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Electrical Lead / Onsite AbuDhabi

Design and Projects International, C.A. (DAPIN)Abu Dhabi, UAE6 days agoDirector
Directorfulltime

DAPIN, a team committed to excellence and innovation in the OIL & GAS / ENERGY sector! With 96.5% of our staff expressing high satisfaction in being part of this family, we are currently seeking an Electrical Lead for our offices located in Abu Dhabi.

Skills

AbudhabiElectricalOnsite

About This Role

Overview

DAPIN, a team committed to excellence and innovation in the OIL & GAS / ENERGY sector!

With 96.5% of our staff expressing high satisfaction in being part of this family, we are currently seeking an Electrical Lead for our offices located in Abu Dhabi.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Master's Degree in Power Systems Engineering (preferred).
  • Minimum 15 years of electrical engineering experience in power transmission and distribution projects.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a lead engineering role.
  • Familiar with ADNOC Group Specifications.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with ETAP software and power system studies.
  • Proven experience in 132kV GIS substations, including design, engineering, testing, and commissioning.
  • Strong understanding of: Protection Relays and Coordination, Power Transformers, HV Switchgear, ECMS, SCMS and Automation Systems, Grid Interconnection Requirements.
  • Experience with utility, EPC, or consulting engineering projects..
  • Familiarity with major OEM equipment such as Siemens, Hitachi Energy, GE Grid Solutions, Schneider Electric, or ABB is desirable.
  • Principal duties:
  • Lead and perform comprehensive power system studies using ETAP, including: Load Flow Analysis, Short Circuit Studies, Protection Coordination Studies, Arc Flash Hazard Analysis, Motor Starting Studies, Harmonic Analysis, Transient Stability Studies.
  • Review study results and provide recommendations for system optimization and reliability improvements.
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations for clients and project stakeholders.
  • Lead engineering design and review activities for 132kV GIS substations.
  • Develop and review: Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Protection and Control Schematics, Interlocking Logic Diagrams, Equipment Layouts and General Arrangements, Cable Schedules and Termination Drawings.
  • Coordinate with GIS equipment manufacturers and vendors.
  • Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, energization, and handover activities.
  • Project Leadership.
  • Compliance & Quality.

Why join

  • DAPIN?
  • You will be part of a global community of professionals passionate about engineering, innovation, and large-scale change. We are united by a shared vision: building a better future through technology, expertise, and engineering excellence.
  • We offer the stability and reach of a company with an international vision and scale, balanced with the warmth and constant support of a close-knit, accessible local team.
  • At DAPIN, you will collaborate on cutting-edge initiatives alongside industry leaders. You will have the opportunity to tackle advanced technological challenges where your talent will be key to creating a lasting impact.
  • What we offer
  • Global Mobility Support.
  • Professional Development.
  • Organizational Integration.
  • Relocation Concierge.

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