Site Engineer - Electrical

METLEN Energy & Metals; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Site Electrical Engineer for the Grid & Digital Solutions department within the Thermal Power & HVDC division. The role focuses on building a high-voltage substation in Akhaltsikhe, Georgia, supervising HV installations, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring quality and delivery of instrumentation and control systems.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years HV construction experience, excellent organizational and

Qualifications

• University or technical degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical construction projects with high voltage.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Mark instrument locations on site per drawings.
• Supervise correct installation and record daily progress.
• Maintain daily records of installed equipment, remaining works, and issues.
• Communicate installation issues to engineering and seek solutions.
• Ensure timely delivery of instrumentation equipment and materials.
• Supervise calibration and testing of instrumentation by subcontractors.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure correct installation per design.
• Implement quality checks for specs, functionality, safety.
• Identify and resolve instrumentation and DCS/PLC integration issues.
• Prepare progress and technical reports; review subcontractor reports.
• Support system readiness, walkdowns, verify quantities and materials.
• Supervise electrical works performance.

Skills

Electrical design awareness

Site supervision

Project coordination

English proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job description: At METLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent. We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, and change, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes. We are currently searching for an Site Electrical Engineer to join your Grid & Digital Solutions department as part of the Thermal Power & HVDC division of Metlen, for the construction of a high-voltage subsation based in Akaltsikhe, Georgia. Your role will encompass:

• 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 in daily basis regarding the installed equipment, the remaining works and the issues preventing from completion
• Communicate any issues regarding the installation to our engineering department and asking for 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 any deviations from the plan.
• Supporting system readiness activities, participating in walkdowns, and verifying installed quantities and materials.
• Supervise the performance of electrical works. What you bring to the role:
• University or Technical Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ of experience in electrical construction projects with High Voltage.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced use of Mircosoft office
• Excellent use of English Language
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Organizational skills
• Critical thinking Follow us on LinkedIn and stay updated on our latest news We respect your personal data. All personal information in your application and CV will remain strictly confidential. At Metlen Energy & Metals we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. [e-mail]