Deputy SM – Wind & Civil

Green Umbrella Recruitment; al-Wusta; On-site; OMR 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Umbrella Recruitment is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to act as the electrical technical authority for wind, solar PV, and BESS projects in Oman. You will define standards, review EPC/OEM designs, and oversee MV/HV systems and grid interconnection, working across owners, engineers, and contractors.

The role covers design governance, tender evaluation, construction support, commissioning, and COD readiness for large-scale projects (>200 MW) with EPC or Owner-managed delivery models,

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in electrical engineering within power generation or renewable energy projects.
• 7–10 years of direct experience in one of this technologies Wind, Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Proven experience on projects above 200 MW, standalone or hybrid.
• Experience working under EPC, multi-contract or Owner-managed delivery models.
• Experience working with utilities, IPPs, EPC contractors, OEMs or engineering consultants.

Responsibilities

• Act as electrical technical authority for Wind, Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Define, maintain and enforce Owner electrical standards, design criteria and design philosophies.
• Review, challenge and approve EPC and OEM electrical designs, studies, specifications and calculations.
• Oversee MV and HV electrical systems, including substations, transformers, switchgear and export systems.
• Lead grid connection activities, including grid code compliance and coordination with utilities and TSOs.
• Manage electrical interfaces between Wind, Solar PV, BESS, substations, transmission lines and SCADA systems.
• Support procurement activities, including technical evaluation of electrical equipment and suppliers.
• Support construction, commissioning, testing, energization and achievement of COD.
• Provide electrical input to contractual, commercial and technical risk management discussions.
• Substation design with demonstrated experience in design of high-voltage substations up to 400 kV or above included works on site for construction.
• Support Operation & Maintenance (O&M) and Asset Management post-COD.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Grid integration

Wind energy

Solar PV

Battery storage

HV substations

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

SCADA

Job description

Duqm/Mahot, Sultanate of Oman | Posted on 08/02/2026

• Work Experience Minimum 15 years of professional experience in electrical engineering within power generation or renewable energy projects.
• Job Opening Status Open
• Industry Energy and Utilities
• Degree Bachelor's
• Job Role Deputy SM – Wind & Civil
• State/Province AI Wusta
• Country Sultanate of Oman

Job Description

This document defines theminimum and preferred recruitment requirements for hiring a SeniorElectrical Engineer responsible for electrical engineering governance, gridintegration, construction support, commissioning and operational readiness of utility-scalerenewable energy projects, including Wind, Solar PV and Battery EnergyStorage Systems (BESS).

The roleapplies to large-scale projects (typically >200 MW) and is intendedfor positions acting as Owner, Owner’s Engineer or Electrical TechnicalAuthority

Act as electrical technical authority for Wind, SolarPV and BESS projects.

• Define, maintain and enforceOwner electrical standards, design criteria and design philosophies.
• Review, challenge and approveEPC and OEM electrical designs, studies, specifications and calculations.
• Oversee MV and HVelectrical systems, including substations, transformers, switchgear andexport systems.
• Lead grid connectionactivities, including grid code compliance and coordination with utilitiesand TSOs.
• Manage electrical interfacesbetween Wind, Solar PV, BESS, substations, transmission lines and SCADAsystems.
• Support procurement activities, including technicalevaluation of electrical equipment and suppliers.
• Support construction, commissioning, testing, energization and achievementof Commercial Operation Date (COD).
• Provide electrical input to contractual, commercial andtechnical risk management discussions.
• Substation design with demonstrated experience in the design ofhigh-voltage substations up to 400 kV or above included works on site for theconstruction..
• Support Operation & Maintenance (O&M) and AssetManagement teams post-COD, including failure analysis and performanceoptimization

Requirements

Minimum 15 years of professional experience inelectrical engineering within power generation or renewable energy projects.

7–10 years of direct experience in one of thistechnologies Wind, Solar PV and BESS projects.

Proven experience on projects above 200 MW, standaloneor hybrid.

Experience working under EPC, multi-contract orOwner-managed delivery models.

Experience working with utilities,IPPs, EPC contractors, OEMs or engineering consultants.

Bachelor’s Degree in ElectricalEngineering .

Technology-Specific Experience

Candidates should demonstrate strong experience in at leastone technology; multi-technology profiles are preferred.

Wind

• MV collector systems and turbine electrical interfaces
• Wind farm substations and grid compliance
• SCADA and plant control interfaces
• DC/AC systems, inverter technologies and MV stations
• Grid code compliance and performance testing
• SCADA and plant control interfaces

BESS

• PCS, EMS/BMS, transformers and protection schemes
• Electrical safety concepts and commissioning
• Integration with PV and/or Wind plants
• SCADA and plant control interfaces

Hybrid Systems

• Hybrid plants integratingWind, Solar PV and BESS at plant and grid level
• Electrical systems,including MV/HV substations, transformers, switchgear and grid connectionfacilities.
• Commissioning andperformance testing.
• Grid code compliance,interconnection requirements and utility coordination
• SCADA, PPC, EMS (EnergyManagement System) , BMS (Batteries )and plant control systems.
• Commissioning and testingprocedures.
• Reliability runs andperformance tests.
• Construction sequencing andcritical path management.
• Project controls, includingPrimavera P6 or equivalent planning tools.
• Risk management andmitigation planning.
• Quality control andinspection test plans.
• Interface managementbetween multiple contractors and technologies.

Contractual and Commercial Experience

Candidates should demonstrate solid understanding of electrical project contracts, including:

• Electrical EPC Contracts
• Supply and Installation Agreements
• Electrical O&M Agreements
• Grid Connection Agreements
• Interface Agreements
• Lender requirements and electrical technicals due diligence
• Electrical performance guarantees
• Delay damages
• Force majeure and excusable delay provisions
• Change order management
• Claims management
• Completion, acceptance and electrical handover procedures

Health&Safety

Demonstrated commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental(HSE) principles

Strong understanding of electrical safety risks associatedwith MV and HV systems, including live equipment, switching operations,testing activities, energisation and commissioning of Wind, Solar PV andBattery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Ensure that EPC contractors, OEMs and subcontractors fullycomply with project HSE policies, electrical safety procedures, permit-to-worksystems, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) requirements and site-specific safety rules.

Active participation in the preparation, review and approval of JobSafety Analysis (JSA), Method Statements, Risk Assessments and ElectricalSwitching Procedures related to electrical works.

Support and oversee safe energisation, switching andcommissioning activities, ensuring proper coordination with site HSE teams,grid operators and control room personnel.

Promote a strong safety culture and "Zero Harm" mindset,leading by example and reinforcing safe working practices acrossmultidisciplinary project teams.