Sr. Project Engineer - MV Switchgear

Vertiv; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 220,000 - 404,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - MV Switchgear to lead end-to-end project execution from contract handover to final delivery. You will review technical specifications, protection schemes, and drawings while coordinating with engineering, procurement, production, QA/QC and clients to ensure on-time, within-budget project success.

The role requires strong MV switchgear knowledge, IEC 62271 standards familiarity, and experience in utilities, industrial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or Diploma) in electrical engineering with relevant MV experience.
• 8–10 years of MV switchgear or power distribution project experience.
• Experience with utilities, industrial plants, data centers or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end MV switchgear project execution from order handover to delivery.
• Review technical specs, SLDs, GA drawings, protection schemes and docs.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, production, QA/QC and clients.
• Prepare schedules, milestones and monitor budgets, timelines and quality.
• Coordinate with design, production and testing teams for clarifications and FAT.
• Act as technical liaison in meetings and assist in reviews and approvals.

Skills

MV switchgear expertise

Protection systems

IEC 62271 standards

Project coordination

Schematic review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Project Engineer - MV Switchgear will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear projects, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, project timelines, quality standards, and customer expectations. The role involves coordination with engineering, procurement, production, QA/QC, and clients/consultants to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution
• Manage the complete lifecycle of MV switchgear projects from order handover to final delivery.
• Review technical specifications, SLDs, GA drawings, protection schemes, and project documents.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget, timeline, and quality requirements.
• Technical Coordination
• Review and approve engineering drawings, schematics, and technical submittals.
• Ensure compliance with IEC / IEEE / local utility standards.
• Coordinate with design, production, and testing teams for technical clarifications.
• Support value engineering and technical optimization where applicable.
• Client & Consultant Interface
• Act as the technical point of contact for customers, consultants, and contractors.
• Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, and project progress meetings.
• Address technical queries, deviations, and approvals.
• Procurement & Vendor Coordination
• Identify long-lead materials and critical components.
• Coordinate with procurement for MV breakers, relays, CTs, VTs, protection systems, and accessories.
• Review vendor documents and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Manufacturing & Testing Support
• Coordinate with factory teams for manufacturing, assembly, and FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests).
• Ensure compliance with type tests and routine tests for MV switchgear.
• Witness or coordinate customer FAT and inspections.
• Quality & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, QA/QC procedures, and project documentation requirements.
• Address NCRs, punch lists, and technical issues.
• Risk & Schedule Management
• Identify project risks and mitigation strategies.
• Track project progress, delays, and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Diploma in electrical engineering with
• 8-10 years of experience in MV switchgear / power distribution projects.
• Experience in project execution for utilities, industrial plants, data centers, or infrastructure projects.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of MV switchgear (AIS/GIS), protection systems, and power distribution.
• Familiarity with IEC 62271 standards and protection schemes.
• Experience with protection relays, CT/VT selection, and interlocking schemes.
• Ability to review SLD, schematic diagrams, and GA drawings.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with EPC projects or turnkey power distribution projects.
• Familiarity with project management tools (Primavera, MS Project, Smartsheet.).
• PMP certification or equivalent is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong planning and coordination skills

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Our Core Principles

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

Our Strategic Priorities

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

Vertiv Behaviours

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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