• 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.

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum 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.