Onsite HV Substation Electrical Engineer

METLEN Energy & Metals; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking an experienced Site Electrical Engineer for our Grid & Digital Solutions team within the Thermal Power & HVDC division. The role is based in Akaltsikhe, Georgia, overseeing high-voltage instrumentation installation and integration with DCS/PLC systems.

You will supervise installation, calibrate instrumentation, coordinate with subcontractors, ensure quality, and maintain detailed documentation and progress reports.

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; strong documentation practices.
• Excellent use of English language.

Responsibilities

• Mark instrument locations on site per drawings and requirements.
• Supervise correct installation and calibration of instrumentation.
• Record daily subcontractor productivity and installed equipment.
• Keep daily records of remaining work, issues, and solutions.
• Communicate installation issues to the engineering team and coordinate resolutions.
• Ensure timely delivery of instrumentation equipment and materials to site.
• Supervise installation, calibration, and testing of instrumentation by subcontractors.
• Coordinate with subcontractors for correct installation of instruments, wiring and tubing per design.
• Implement quality checks to ensure compliance with specs, requirements, and safety standards.
• Identify and resolve technical issues related to instrumentation installation and DCS/PLC integration.
• Maintain progress records and prepare technical reports; review subcontractor reports.
• Monitor progress and report deviations from plan; support readiness activities.

Skills

Electrical construction

HV experience

English proficiency

Project coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

DCS/PLC knowledge

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking an experienced Site Electrical Engineer for our Grid & Digital Solutions team within the Thermal Power & HVDC division. The role is based in Akaltsikhe, Georgia, overseeing high-voltage instrumentation installation and integration with DCS/PLC systems.

You will supervise installation, calibrate instrumentation, coordinate with subcontractors, ensure quality, and maintain detailed documentation and progress reports.