High-Voltage Site Electrical Engineer - Instrumentation & DCS

Metlen; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Met als is seeking a Site Electrical Engineer to join the Grid & Digital Solutions department within the Thermal Power & HVDC division for a high‑voltage substation project in Akaltsikhe, Georgia. You will mark instrument locations, supervise installation, and ensure timely delivery and quality across subcontractors.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of HV construction experience, with strong organizational, communication, and English skills.

Qualifications

• University or Technical Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical construction projects with High Voltage.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent use of English language.
• Time management.
• Problem-solving.
• Organizational skills.
• Critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Mark the location of instrument at site according to the drawings (where required)
• Supervise the correct installation
• Record the daily productivity of the subcontractor
• Keep the records on a daily basis regarding the installed equipment, the remaining works and the issues preventing completion
• Communicate any issues regarding the installation to our engineering department and seek a solution, if the solution cannot be given at site
• Ensuring timely delivery of all instrumentation equipment and materials to site.
• Supervising the installation, calibration, and testing of instrumentation systems carried out by subcontractors.
• Coordinating with subcontractors to ensure correct installation of instrumentation devices, wiring, and tubing according to design.
• Implementing quality checks to confirm compliance with specifications, functional requirements, and safety standards.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues related to instrumentation installation and integration with DCS/PLC systems.
• Keeping accurate records of work performed and preparing progress and technical reports.
• Reviewing daily and progress reports submitted by subcontractors.
• Monitoring progress and reporting deviations from the plan.
• Supporting system readiness activities, participating in walkdowns, and verifying installed quantities and materials.
• Supervise the performance of electrical works.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

English proficiency

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

METLEN Energy & Met als is seeking a Site Electrical Engineer to join the Grid & Digital Solutions department within the Thermal Power & HVDC division for a high‑voltage substation project in Akaltsikhe, Georgia. You will mark instrument locations, supervise installation, and ensure timely delivery and quality across subcontractors.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of HV construction experience, with strong organizational, communication, and English skills.