Substation Design Engineer (UAE)

Opening with a leading Construction company for their office in UAE

Role: Substation Design Engineer (UAE)

Experience: 8 Years +

Role & Responsibilities

PRE-BID DESIGN:

• Carrying out HV/ EHV substation design and drawings for both AIS and GIS substations. Preparation of equipment specification, layout drawings and calculations (Short circuit force, Earthing, Direct lightning stroke protection, Conductor sizing, CT / CVT sizing, battery sizing, etc.), sizing for the equipment designs and systems. BOQ preparation.
• Knowledge of standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI). Experience in substation designs from 66kV to 765kV. EHV substation designs, Switchyard layouts, Switchyard equipment designs experience is a must.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD software is a must.
• Knowledge of software like ETAP, CDEGs, etc. will be preferable.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Good communication skills to discuss issues with customers/vendors.

EXECUTION OF CONTRACT:

• Prepare/guide the design team to prepare SLD, general arrangement drawings, electrical layout, sections, EKD, DSLP, Earthing Layout, cable trench layout, switch yard illumination, cable schedule, bill of materials (BOMs), etc. Well-versed with various busbar schemes.
• Review equipment vendors' drawings/documents and guide the design team in this process.
• Interface with control and protection requirements; knowledge of review schemes is desirable.
• Well-versed with design calculations for Earthing design, Sag tension, DSLP, Short circuit forces, battery sizing calculation, equipment sizing, etc.
• Monitor the progress of work (both Projects and tender) of the design team. Ensure timely delivery of project/tender deliverables.
• Handle/monitor the draftspersons.

Coordinate with civil design engineers wherever interfaces exist.

Interested candidates share resume at komal@topgearconsultants.com