Testing Engineer - Substation

GECO M&E LTD; Sharjah; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

GECO M&E LTD in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Substation Testing & Commissioning Engineer to lead testing activities for HV/MV switchgear, transformers, and protection systems. You will supervise testing, injections, and related verification tasks on site, ensuring adherence to procedures and standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, coordinating with clients and teams, and delivering accurate test reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Relevant experience in Substation Testing & Commissioning.
• Hands-on experience with HV/MV substation equipment and protection systems.
• Knowledge of testing procedures, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience with testing equipment such as OMICRON, Megger, DOBLE, primary/secondary injection test kits.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise testing and commissioning activities for substation projects.
• Conduct testing of HV/MV switchgear, transformers, CTs, PTs/VTs, circuit breakers, protection systems, control panels, batteries, chargers, and auxiliary systems.
• Carry out protection relay testing, functional checks, interlocking checks, trip circuit supervision, and control logic verification.
• Perform primary and secondary injection testing as required.
• Conduct insulation resistance, winding resistance, transformer ratio, polarity, and other relevant electrical tests.
• Review approved testing and commissioning procedures, drawings, specifications, and test formats.
• Coordinate testing activities with clients, consultants, contractors, OEMs, and site teams.
• Identify testing issues, troubleshoot faults, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure all testing activities are performed safely and in accordance with approved procedures.
• Prepare and maintain test reports, commissioning records, checklists, punch lists, and handover documentation.
• Verify test results against approved project requirements and applicable standards.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, and final handover activities.
• Coordinate with electrical installation teams to ensure equipment is ready for testing.
• Ensure proper calibration and availability of testing instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate testing records and provide regular progress updates to the project team.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC, HSE, project specifications, and applicable electrical standards.

Skills

Testing

Commissioning

Troubleshooting

Coordination

Safety

Documentation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

OMICRON devices

Megger testers

DOBLE testers

Injection kits

Job description

• Perform and supervise testing and commissioning activities for substation projects.
• Conduct testing of HV/MV switchgear, transformers, CTs, PTs/VTs, circuit breakers, protection systems, control panels, batteries, chargers, and auxiliary systems.
• Carry out protection relay testing, functional checks, interlocking checks, trip circuit supervision, and control logic verification.
• Perform primary and secondary injection testing as required.
• Conduct insulation resistance, winding resistance, transformer ratio, polarity, and other relevant electrical tests.
• Review approved testing and commissioning procedures, drawings, specifications, and test formats.
• Coordinate testing activities with clients, consultants, contractors, OEMs, and site teams.
• Identify testing issues, troubleshoot faults, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure all testing activities are performed safely and in accordance with approved procedures.
• Prepare and maintain test reports, commissioning records, checklists, punch lists, and handover documentation.
• Verify test results against approved project requirements and applicable standards.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, and final handover activities.
• Coordinate with electrical installation teams to ensure equipment is ready for testing.
• Ensure proper calibration and availability of testing instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate testing records and provide regular progress updates to the project team.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC, HSE, project specifications, and applicable electrical standards.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Relevant experience in Substation Testing & Commissioning.
• Hands-on experience with HV/MV substation equipment and protection systems.
• Good knowledge of electrical testing procedures, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience with testing equipment such as OMICRON, Megger, DOBLE, primary/secondary injection test kits, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of protection relays, control circuits, interlocking, and substation automation is an advantage.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues during testing and commissioning.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under project deadlines.