Senior Electrical Engineer Lead

Green Umbrella Recruitment; Muscat; On-site; OMR 40,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Umbrella Recruitment seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer – Renewable Projects in Oman to act as the electrical technical authority for Wind, Solar PV and BESS programs. You will define and enforce owner standards, review EPC/OEM designs, and oversee MV/HV systems and substations up to 400 kV, ensuring grid connection compliance and safety.

The role requires extensive experience (min 15 years) in power generation or renewables, with 7–10 years in relevant tech, GCC or international

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in electrical engineering within power generation or renewable energy projects.
• 7–10 years of direct experience in Wind, Solar PV and/or BESS projects.
• Proven experience on projects above 200 MW, standalone or hybrid.
• Experience with EPC, multi-contract or Owner-managed delivery models.
• Experience with utilities, IPPs, EPC contractors, OEMs or engineering consultants.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• English proficiency B2–C1.

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 COD.
• Provide electrical input to contractual, commercial and technical risk management discussions.
• Substation design with demonstrated experience in high-voltage substations up to 400 kV.
• Support O&M and Asset Management post-COD, including failure analysis and performance optimization.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Project management

Grid code compliance

HSE awareness

Multidisciplinary coordination

SCADA systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

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

Tools

Primavera P6

SCADA interfaces

Job description

Muscat, Sultanate of Oman | Posted on 08/02/2026

Principal Electrical Engineer – Renewable Projects

3. Scope of 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 Commercial Operation Date (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

4.2 Technology-Specific Experience

Candidates should demonstrate strong experience in at least one 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 integrating Wind, Solar PV and BESS at plant and grid level
• Power system studies: load flow, short circuit, protection.
• Electrical systems, including MV/HV substations, transformers, switchgear and grid connection facilities.
• Commissioning and performance testing.
• Grid code compliance, interconnection requirements and utility coordination
• SCADA, PPC, EMS (Energy Management System) , BMS (Batteries )and plant control systems.
• Commissioning and testing procedures.
• Reliability runs and performance tests.
• Construction sequencing and critical path management.
• Project controls, including Primavera P6 or equivalent planning tools.
• Risk management and mitigation planning.
• Quality control and inspection test plans..
• Interface management between multiple contractors and technologies.

6. Contractual and Commercial Experience

• Electrical EPC Contracts
• Supply and Installation Agreements
• Electrical O&M Agreements
• Lender requirements and electrical technicals due diligence
• Electrical performance guarantees
• Force majeure and excusable delay provisions
• Completion, acceptance and electrical handover procedures

7. Health&Safety

• Demonstrated commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) principles
• Strong understanding of electrical safety risks associated with MV and HV systems, including live equipment, switching operations, testing activities, energisation and commissioning of Wind, Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Ensure that EPC contractors, OEMs and subcontractors fully comply with project HSE policies, electrical safety procedures, permit-to-work systems, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) requirements and site-specific safety rules.
• Active participation in the preparation, review and approval of Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Electrical Switching Procedures related to electrical works.
• Support and oversee safe energisation, switching and commissioning 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 across multidisciplinary project teams.

Requirements

. 4. Minimum Experience Requirements

4.1 General Experience

• 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.

8. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering .
• English proficiency B2–C1 .

8.1 Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or Renewable Energy
• Previous experience acting as Owner’s Engineer or Electrical Technical Authority
• Experience in GCC or equivalent utility-scale renewable energy markets or at least international experience.

9. Geographic and Market Experience

• Preferable in Middle East renewable energy projects.
• Desert, remote or harsh-climate construction environments.
• Projects with complex logistics, grid interfaces and permitting requirements.
• International projects involving multicultural teams and cross-border contractors.
• Experience in Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan or similar markets would be considered an advantage. Would be acceptable experience all around de world

10. Reporting and Documentation

• Weekly and monthly electrical progress reports.
• Electrical Project schedules.
• Look-ahead programmes.
• Electrical cost reports and forecast updates.
• Electrical Claims registers.
• Electrical HSE reports.
• Electrical Quality reports.
• Electrical Commissioning and testing reports.
• Electrical Handover electrical documentation.

12. Key Personal Attributes

• Strong ownership and accountability.
• High level of discipline and organization.
• Practical problem-solving mindset.
• Strong leadership and team coordination.
• Ability to challenge contractors constructively.
• Ability to communicate clearly with PM and Site manager
• Capability to work in multicultural and high-pressure environments.
• Strong ethics and commitment to safety..