Electrical Site Engineer

Private Company, LLP; al-Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Company, LLP seeks an experienced Electrical Site Engineer for a 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line project in Kuwait. Immediate joining for a major HV/OHL assignment requiring strong field oversight on tower erection, conductor stringing, and installation activities.

The candidate will supervise electrical construction, coordinate with civil, planning, safety and QA/QC teams, review drawings, resolve technical issues, and produce daily/weekly site reports while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in HV/OHL projects.
• Experience with 400 kV transmission line projects preferred.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and method statements.
• Strong site coordination and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical construction activities for the 400 kV OHL.
• Supervise tower erection and electrical installation.
• Coordinate conductor stringing, sagging, and tensioning.
• Ensure work complies with drawings, specs, and standards.
• Prepare daily/weekly site reports and RFIs.
• Coordinate with civil, planning, safety, QA/QC and client teams.
• Monitor subcontractors' performance and progress.
• Review drawings and resolve site technical issues.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with HV transmission line requirements.

Skills

Site coordination

HV transmission

Tower erection knowledge

QA/QC awareness

Education

Bachelor's 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 works are 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.