Electrical Secondary Design Engineer(Substation) - UAE - L1

Experience Required

Job Overview

Secondary Design Engineer

Pre-Bid Design

• Review RFQs, tender specifications, and client documents for control, protection, and automation requirements.
• Prepare preliminary drawings: overall SLDs, protection SLDs, SCADA/communication architecture diagrams.
• Estimate control and protection scope, including:
• + Control relay panel counts
• + Relay types/models and quantities
• + Power, control, and FO cable quantities (as per voltage levels)
• + Terminal and I/O card requirements
• Define typical schematics and wiring philosophies based on standards/past projects.
• Provide technical inputs to proposals, costing, and procurement teams for BOQ and bid pricing.
• Recommend relay and protection scheme selection based on technical specifications, grid codes, and cost efficiency.
• Suggest cost-optimized design solutions while ensuring technical compliance.
• Coordinate with OEMs/vendors for budgetary quotations, compliance checks, and feasibility.
• Support preparation of:
• + Technical offers
• + Bid clarifications
• + Deviation lists
• + Compliance matrices

Execution Phase

• Develop detailed secondary engineering drawings, including:
• + Control & protection SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams
• + Inter-trip and interlocking logic diagrams
• + Relay settings (all types)
• + CT/PT sizing calculations and time-current characteristics
• + Cable schedules and termination details
• + Panel GA drawings, board formation & BOM
• + SCADA & telecommunication architecture/interface diagrams
• Deliver detailed engineering for:
• + Protection systems (line, transformer, busbar, breaker failure, etc.)
• + Metering & control circuits
• + Bay Control Units (BCUs), relays, RTUs, and IEDs
• Select and specify relays, SCADA, and control equipment based on client/project needs.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, IS, and CEA/CBIP standards and utility codes.
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical, fire protection, CCTV, communication, and project teams for integrated designs.
• Prepare BOQ and support procurement with technical datasheets.
• Participate in design reviews, client meetings, FAT/SAT of panels, and support commissioning when required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Power Engineering (or equivalent).
• 7–12 years of experience in
• secondary engineering design
• for substation projects.
• Strong understanding of transmission project execution methodologies.
• Knowledge of basic civil engineering (preferred).

Software Proficiency

• ETAP
• Siemens DIGSI

• Siemens SICAM PAS And SICAM SCC

• ABB MicroSCADA
• GridWorX

Knowledge Of Standards & Codes

• IEC
• IS
• IEEE

Key Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interface with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance and cost optimization.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.