Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Plant, Protection, SCMS & Cyber Sec

Carry out basic engineering and design review, for GIS Switchgear, Power Transformers, MV Switchgear, LVAC, DC System, SCMS, HV & MV Capacitor Bank, FMS, HV & MV Cables, LV & Control Cables, Physical Security System, Cyber Security System, Earthing, LSP etc ( Plant & Protection) under TAQA Network and equivalent authorities within UAE and ME. Review all Electrical documents (Drawings, Materials, Calculations, Settings etc) within contractual period and avoid any delay in clearing submittals. Validate design calculations (load flow, short circuit, insulation coordination). Verify equipment specifications and vendor documents. Review protection philosophies and schemes for transmission and distribution systems. Validate relay coordination, protection selectivity, and settings. Ensure proper interface between primary equipment and protection systems. Support Local FAT & Virtual FAT related to all Electrical Equipment. Ensure compliance with client specifications and project contract requirements. Review vendor documents and ensure design consistency across disciplines. Identify design risks, deviations, and propose mitigation measures. Participate in design audits and technical reviews. Interface with multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, telecom, control). Coordinate with Clients, Consultants, OEMs, and Contractors. Ensure proper integration across plant, protection, SCMS, and cybersecurity systems. Carry out the technical support for the other company’s projects, if requested to. Carry out detailed site surveys for new substations, extension of existing substations and Cable route. Participate in preparing Conceptual Design Reports (CDR) and cost estimates. Participate in preparing Scope of Works and BOQ and works Tender Documents. Undertake Technical and Commercial evaluation of Bids received related to Plant & Protection discipline. Attend Kick off Meetings, Technical meetings, Monthly project meetings, Weekly site review meetings to ensure project complies with the specifications. Ensure project completes within the specified period. Assist Project Manager to prepare and issue Snag Lists, Provisional Acceptance Certificate, Final Acceptance Certificates and closeout reports. Site inspections to clear PAC & FAC Snags Points and Warranty Defects.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Electrical & Electronics engineering from a reputable university.

Experience

Should have worked for minimum 20 years’ experience in similar roles. Familiarity with International and local standards. Experience in working with Substation and Cable projects (132kV– 400kV or higher). Experience in Protection systems and relay coordination. Experience in SCMS / SCADA System. Experience in Physical Security & Cyber Security Systems. Experience in Power system studies and design tools (ETAP, PSCAD, DIGSILENT). Must be conversant with Safety Rules and procedures. Working knowledge in using aided software like MS office, AutoCAD, etc. Employment Type Full-time

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