Electrical Primary Design Engineer(Substation) - KSA & UAE - L1
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Overview
We are currently seeking a seasoned and technically proficient
Primary Design Engineer(Substation)
with
7–15 years
of core experience in the
design and engineering of GIS and AIS Substation Projects
, with voltage levels up to
380kV
.
This role is critical in ensuring the successful delivery of both
pre-bid
and
post-award
engineering deliverables, with adherence to international standards and client specifications.
Note
Gulf experience is
mandatory
.
Preference will be given to candidates with
Saudi Arabia project experience
.
1. Pre-Bid / Proposal Engineering
- Review and analyze
- tender documents
- , technical specifications, and project scope.
- Develop
conceptual Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
- ,
- equipment layouts
- , and
- general arrangements
- .
- Perform
- preliminary BOQ preparation
- , equipment sizing, and quantity take-offs (CTs, PTs, Breakers, Disconnectors, etc.).
- Optimize design for
- space utilization
- ,
- cost efficiency
- , and
- constructability
- .
- Coordinate with estimation/proposal teams to prepare comprehensive
- technical proposals
- .
- Interface with
- OEMs and vendors
- to obtain technical specifications, datasheets, and pricing.
- Identify
- technical risks
- , potential deviations, and
- value engineering
- options.
- Provide
- technical clarifications
- during the bidding phase and support
- client presentations
- .
2. Detailed Design & Contract Execution
- Lead and supervise the preparation of detailed
- primary design drawings
- , including:
+ General Arrangement (GA) Drawings
+ Equipment Layouts
+ Earthing & Grounding Layouts
+ Busbar Design and Calculations
+ Cable Trenches & Routing Plans
- Perform
- equipment sizing and selection
- for HV/EHV components (CBs, CTs, PTs, Isolators, Surge Arresters, etc.).
- Conduct
- mechanical and electrical clearance studies
- in line with
- IEC/IEEE/IS standards
- .
- Collaborate with
- secondary engineering
- ,
- civil
- , and
- protection
- teams for interface coordination.
- Participate in
- design reviews
- ,
- client meetings
- , and
- technical workshops
- .
- Support
- material procurement
- by finalizing BOQs and technical specifications.
- Ensure engineering deliverables comply with
- international codes
- ,
- utility standards
- , and
- project timelines
- .
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Must have
- Gulf experience
- ;
Saudi Arabia
- project experience highly desirable.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary design coordination.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Capable of mentoring junior engineers and ensuring quality control of deliverables.
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in
Electrical Engineering
- or equivalent.
- **7–10 years**
- of hands-on experience in
Primary Engineering Design
- for HV/EHV substations.
- Proficient in
- GIS and AIS substation
- design up to
380kV
- .
- Strong understanding of
IEC / IEEE / IS standards
- .
- Skilled in using
AutoCAD
,
ETAP
,
Cdegs
- , or similar design and calculation tools.
- Experience in
- technical coordination
- with clients, OEMs, and internal stakeholders.
- Familiarity with
Saudi Electric Company (SEC)
or other GCC utility standards is an added advantage.
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