Electrical Site Engineer

Confidential Careers; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in Kuwait seeks an experienced Electrical Site Engineer for an urgent 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line project. The role involves supervising electrical construction, tower erection, stringing, sagging and installation, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications and utility requirements.

With 5+ years in HV/OHL projects and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, you will coordinate with civil, planning, safety, QA/QC and client teams, review documents, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HV/OHL projects.
• Experience with 400 kV transmission line projects preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of tower erection, conductor stringing, sagging and installation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical construction activities for 400 kV OHL.
• Oversee tower erection and associated electrical installation tasks.
• Coordinate stringing, sagging, tensioning, and OPGW installation.
• Supervise installation of line hardware and insulators.
• Ensure work complies with drawings, specs, statements and utility requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, testing and commissioning activities.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, manpower, equipment, and progress.
• Review drawings and resolve site technical issues.
• Prepare daily and weekly site reports and manage RFIs/submissions.
• Coordinate with civil, planning, safety, QA/QC and client teams.
• Ensure compliance with HV transmission line standards and project requirements.

Skills

Tower erection

Conductor stringing

OPGW installation

Site coordination

Reading drawings & specs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Site Engineer to join our team immediately for a 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line (OHL) Project in Kuwait.

Position: Electrical Site Engineer

Experience: Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in similar HV/OHL projects

Joining: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate electrical construction activities for the 400 kV overhead transmission line.
• Supervise tower erection and associated electrical installation activities.
• Coordinate conductor, earth wire, and OPGW stringing, sagging, tensioning, and installation activities.
• Supervise installation of insulators, fittings, clamps, spacers, vibration dampers, and other line hardware.
• Ensure all work is executed according to approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and utility requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, manpower, equipment, materials, and work progress.
• Review drawings and technical documents and resolve site technical issues.
• Prepare daily and weekly site reports and follow up on RFIs and technical submissions.
• Coordinate closely with civil, planning, safety, QA/QC, and client/consultant teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HV transmission line standards and project requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar high-voltage overhead transmission line projects.
• Experience in 400 kV transmission line projects is highly preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of tower erection, conductor stringing, sagging, tensioning, OPGW installation, and transmission line hardware.
• Good understanding of HV transmission line construction methods and quality requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Strong site coordination and problem-solving skills.