Senior Electrical Authority – Wind, Solar & BESS Projects

Green Umbrella Recruitment; Muscat; On-site; OMR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Deputy SM for Wind & Civil Renewable Energy Projects in Oman. You will act as the electrical technical authority for Wind, Solar PV and BESS, defining standards, reviewing EPC/OEM designs, and overseeing MV/HV systems and grid connections.

The role requires 15+ years in electrical engineering within power generation or renewables, with 7–10 years in Wind/Solar/BESS and experience with multi-contract delivery models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• English proficiency B2–C1.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in electrical engineering within power generation or renewable energy projects.
• 7–10 years of direct experience in Wind, Solar PV or BESS projects.
• Experience on projects above 200 MW, EPC/multi-contract or Owner-managed delivery models.
• Experience working with utilities, IPPs, EPC contractors, OEMs or engineering consultants.
• Preferable in Middle East renewable energy projects.
• Experience as Owner’s Engineer or Electrical Technical Authority is preferred.

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 the design of high-voltage substations up to 400 kV or above included works on site for the construction.
• Support Operation & Maintenance (O&M) and Asset Management teams post-COD, including failure analysis and performance optimization

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

HSE

Power systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or Renewable Energy

Job description

Zohorecruit is seeking a Deputy SM for Wind & Civil Renewable Energy Projects in Oman. You will act as the electrical technical authority for Wind, Solar PV and BESS, defining standards, reviewing EPC/OEM designs, and overseeing MV/HV systems and grid connections.

The role requires 15+ years in electrical engineering within power generation or renewables, with 7–10 years in Wind/Solar/BESS and experience with multi-contract delivery models.