Substation Test & Commissioning Engineer

PeopleStrong; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

PTD-Power Transmission & Distribution - IC is seeking an experienced tester for substation equipment in Dubai. The role focuses on testing, commissioning, and safe energization to ensure reliable operation of substations.

The candidate should have a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and 5–15 years of relevant experience, with hands-on testing of power transformers, circuit breakers, CT/VT testing, and protection schemes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BEE) is required.
• 5–15 years of experience in testing/substation environments.
• Knowledge of testing standards and utility procedures.
• Willingness to perform field testing and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Execute testing and commissioning of substation equipment per procedures.
• Ensure safe energization and reliable operation of substations.
• Review drawings, schematics, and protection philosophies.
• Verify installation of equipment per GA drawings.
• Check cable terminations, ferruling, glandings and tagging.
• Conduct visual and mechanical inspections of installed equipment.
• Ensure calibration of testing instruments before use.
• Test protection relays and SCADA signals.
• Coordinate shutdown activities for testing.

Skills

Testing & commissioning

Relay testing

SCADA verification

Electrical safety

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BEE)

Tools

SF6 testing equipment

Protection test kits

Job description

PTD-Power Transmission & Distribution - IC is seeking an experienced tester for substation equipment in Dubai. The role focuses on testing, commissioning, and safe energization to ensure reliable operation of substations.

The candidate should have a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and 5–15 years of relevant experience, with hands-on testing of power transformers, circuit breakers, CT/VT testing, and protection schemes.