Lead Power Systems Engineer – Power & Digital

UCC Holding; Doha; On-site; QAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Holding in Qatar seeks an experienced Lead Power Systems Engineer to lead power systems engineering, design coordination, technical studies, procurement support, construction interfaces, testing, commissioning, and handover for major EPC projects.

You bring 12–15+ years in electrical/power systems engineering, strong HV/MV/LV experience, substations, transformers, protection, and SCADA, plus ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory or SKM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Systems Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of HV/MV/LV power systems, substations, protection, switchgear, transformers, generators, and electrical distribution.
• Strong knowledge of ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, SKM, or equivalent power-system analysis software.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, and relevant international electrical standards.
• Strong technical leadership, engineering coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead power systems engineering and design from concept through handover.
• Develop and review SLDs, load lists, load schedules, design criteria, and power distribution philosophies.
• Lead and review electrical system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, motor starting, harmonics, voltage drop, and arc flash.
• Review and coordinate engineering for substations, transformers, GIS/AIS, switchgear, generators, UPS, batteries, and distribution systems.
• Develop and review protection and control philosophies, relay coordination, and technical calculations.
• Review technical specifications, equipment data sheets, material requisitions, BOQs, vendor documents, and technical bid evaluations.
• Coordinate with SCADA, EPMS, EMS, automation, instrumentation, telecom, civil, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Support FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, testing, energization, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Provide technical support to procurement, construction, commissioning, and project management teams.
• Identify and resolve design, construction, interface, and commissioning issues.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, quality, HSE, and applicable client requirements.
• Lead and mentor electrical engineers, designers, and technical teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Engineering coordination

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Systems Engineering

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

SKM

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

Project: EPC Power & Digital Infrastructure Projects

Location: Qatar

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Lead Power Systems Engineer to lead power systems engineering, design coordination, technical studies, procurement support, construction interfaces, testing, commissioning, and technical delivery for major EPC Power & Digital Infrastructure Projects.

Experience Requirement:

• Minimum 12-15+ years of experience in electrical / power systems engineering.
• Strong experience in EPC, EPIC, turnkey, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with HV, MV, and LV power systems.
• Experience with substations, transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS, protection and power distribution systems.
• Strong experience in electrical studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, motor starting, voltage drop, harmonics, and arc flash.
• Experience with ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, SKM, or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, OEMs, vendors, construction, commissioning, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience with SCADA, EPMS, EMS, IEC 61850, or digital substation systems will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead power systems engineering and design from concept and FEED through detailed engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop and review Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), load lists, load schedules, design criteria, and power distribution philosophies.
• Lead and review electrical system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, motor starting, harmonics, voltage drop, and arc flash.
• Review and coordinate engineering for HV/MV/LV substations, transformers, GIS/AIS, switchgear, generators, UPS, batteries, and distribution systems.
• Develop and review protection and control philosophies, relay coordination, and technical calculations.
• Review technical specifications, equipment data sheets, material requisitions, BOQs, vendor documents, and technical bid evaluations.
• Coordinate with SCADA, EPMS, EMS, automation, instrumentation, telecom, civil, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Support FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, testing, energization, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Provide technical support to procurement, construction, commissioning, and project management teams.
• Identify and resolve design, construction, interface, and commissioning issues.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, quality, HSE, and applicable client requirements.
• Lead and mentor electrical engineers, designers, and technical teams.

Qualifications Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Systems Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of HV/MV/LV power systems, substations, protection, switchgear, transformers, generators, and electrical distribution.
• Strong knowledge of ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, SKM, or equivalent power-system analysis software.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, and relevant international electrical standards.
• Strong technical leadership, engineering coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Industry Experience:

• Power Generation & Utilities
• Power Transmission & Distribution
• Infrastructure Projects
• Data Centers
• Digital Infrastructure

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.