Senior Site Engineer - Electrical

WSP; Muscat; On-site; OMR 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Muscat is seeking a Senior Site Engineer – Electrical to lead on-site electrical installations for Open/Closed Cycle Gas Turbine projects, ensuring compliance with codes, safety rules and project specifications.

You will coordinate with project managers, inspect work, supervise technicians, and drive timely delivery within budget, while maintaining quality and reporting progress to senior management. A PE license is preferred and 10–15 years of relevant experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on power generation projects.
• Experience with Closed/Open Cycle Gas Turbine Projects and Substation Projects.
• Professional engineering license preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical systems, codes, and standards.
• Proven experience in project management and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical activities on site ensuring safety and compliance.
• Review drawings, specs and QA procedures for correct implementation.
• Coordinate with contractors and design teams to meet timelines.
• Prepare progress reports and interface with project managers.
• Manage budget, cost estimation and procurement for electrical works.
• Lead a team of technicians and ensure training and mentorship.
• Ensure adherence to local codes and standards.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Quality assurance

Budget management

Site supervision

Electrical testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

As a Senior Site Engineer – Electrical you will be responsible for ensuring that all Electrical installations and activities on the Closed Open Cycle Gas Turbine Projects meet industry standards, project specifications and regulatory requirements. You will conduct inspections, tests and audits to verify that the construction and installation processes are executed correctly and safely, collaborating with project managers to develop project plans and schedules, ensuring that milestones are met on time and within budget, and monitoring and reporting project progress to senior management.

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Project Management

• Collaborating with project managers to develop electrical project plans and schedules.
• Ensuring that milestones are met on time and within budget, and monitoring and reporting project progress to senior management as core responsibilities.
• Manage and oversee Electrical activities and interfacing from inception to completion.
• Ensuring compliance with contract requirements, design specifications, applicable codes and regulatory requirements to ascertain quality and safety.
• Be well versed with the applicable codes, local regulations and industry standards to discharge duties.
• Collaborate with site staff engineers and contractors to develop project plans and schedules.
• Prepare project progress reports, documentation and as‑built drawings for client review and approval.
• Ensure the timely completion of project milestones within the allocated budget.

Electrical System Design

• Reviewing and interpreting electrical engineering drawings and specifications, providing input to optimize electrical systems and ensuring compliance with local electrical codes and regulations.
• Review of site related documentations like method statements, installation drawings, site testing procedures etc.
• Review of decommissioning study, feasibility study and associated risk assessment.
• Provide technical support during construction activities and resolve any issues or discrepancies that may arise.
• Collaborate with design teams to review engineering drawings, specifications and technical documents.
• Addressing technical queries and providing solutions to any challenges encountered during implementation.
• Provide valuable input into the design phase to optimize electrical systems.
• Ensure strict compliance with local codes and regulations.

Installation and Testing

• Supervising the installation of electrical systems and equipment on‑site, conducting regular inspections to ensure quality and safety, and overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Conduct thorough inspections of Electrical installations to ensure compliance with project drawings, specifications and industry standards.
• Perform testing and commissioning of Electrica lsystems including but not limited to loop checks, function tests and system performance verification.
• Document and report any non‑conformances or defects and follow up on corrective actions.
• Raising the NCR / Non-Compliance Report as and when any non‑compliance found by EPC contractors.
• Also guide the EPC contractors to resolve the issues to meet the project requirements, codes and standards.
• Closely monitor, guide and regulate the interfacing issues between contractors and providing heads up to avoid re‑work.
• Investigate and report any safety incidents or near misses.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

Team Leadership

• Leading a team of electrical technicians and support staff, providing guidance, training and mentorship to junior team members.
• Fostering a culture of safety and professionalism.

Quality Assurance

• Implementing and maintaining quality control procedures for electrical work, conducting quality inspections and promptly rectifying any issues.
• Review and verify material and equipment certifications ensuring they meet project requirements and standards.
• Conduct routine audits of subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adherence to quality plans and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and detailed inspection records, reports and logs.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensuring all electrical work is performed in compliance with safety regulations and investigating and reporting any safety incidents or near misses.
• Participate in safety meetings and provide input on safety issues related to I amp C work.

Budget Management

• Managing the electrical project budget effectively including cost estimation and control and identifying cost‑saving opportunities without compromising quality.

• Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on power generation projects.
• Experience with Closed/Open Cycle Gas Turbine Projects and Sub station Projects.
• Professional engineering license preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical systems, codes, and standards.
• Proven experience in project management and team leadership.