Lead Power Systems Engineer – Substations & BESS

Green Umbrella Recruitment; Muscat; On-site; OMR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for engineering roles seeks a Senior Power System Secondary Engineer to oversee secondary systems across renewable energy plants. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in substation secondary systems design, with a strong focus on compliance to international standards. This role involves technical oversight and requires expertise in various engineering protocols and renewable energy control architectures. It offers an opportunity to influence projects critical to the transition to sustainable energy.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience with focus on substation secondary systems design.
• Experience in a developer, owner's engineer, or utility role managing EPC contractor deliverables.
• Proven track record on grid‑connected utility-scale renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and verification of secondary design deliverables for HV substations.
• Approve substation automation and SCADA architectures.
• Ensure adherence to international standards and grid codes.

Skills

Expert-level knowledge of protection philosophies and schemes for transmission voltages

Deep proficiency in substation automation: IEC 61850 engineering

Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols

Understanding of renewable energy plant control architectures

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Professional Engineering registration (PE/CEng or equivalent)

Tools

IEC 61850 engineering tools (e.g., PCM600, AcSELerator, DIGSI)

ETAP or DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

A recruitment agency for engineering roles seeks a Senior Power System Secondary Engineer to oversee secondary systems across renewable energy plants. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in substation secondary systems design, with a strong focus on compliance to international standards. This role involves technical oversight and requires expertise in various engineering protocols and renewable energy control architectures. It offers an opportunity to influence projects critical to the transition to sustainable energy.