Senior Engineer - Substation Design (Electrical)

Overview

Senior Engineer - Substation Design (Electrical)

Senior Engineer – Substation Design (Electrical)

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical designs for EHV/HV substations (132/11 kV and related systems) in line with DEWA standards.
• Prepare and check single line diagrams, protection philosophies, equipment layouts, and system configuration drawings.
• Design and prepare cable routing layouts, cable tray layouts, trench layouts, and duct bank arrangements.
• Develop earthing and lightning protection system designs, calculations, and layouts in accordance with IEEE, IEC and local authority requirements.
• Prepare lighting layouts, illumination calculations, and lighting support drawings for substations and associated facilities.
• Design transformer foundations, plinths, trenches, and interface details in coordination with civil and structural disciplines.
• Carry out cable engineering including cable sizing, voltage drop, short circuit calculations, and preparation of cable schedules.
• Prepare material take-offs (MTO), bill of quantities, and technical specifications for electrical equipment and bulk materials.
• Coordinate with interface systems such as protection & control, SCADA, telecom, mechanical and civil teams to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Review vendor drawings and technical submittals to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Support construction, testing, and commissioning teams by providing technical clarifications, resolving site issues, and issuing design revisions as required.
• Participate in site visits, inspections, and design validation activities, including resolution of construction or fabrication discrepancies.
• Prepare as-built drawings and final documentation for project handover.
• Who you are?
• Possesses a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in substation design, showcasing a deep understanding of the field.
• Proven experience in design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning support for EHV/HV substations in the UAE or GCC region.
• Authority-specific experience with DEWA / ETIHADWE / FEWA / SEWA / AADC / ADDC / TRANSCO / TAQA is highly desirable.
• Demonstrates proficiency in using industry-standard software such as ETAP or similar for electrical studies.
• Strong knowledge of EHV/HV substation systems, switchgear, transformers, protection schemes, and auxiliary systems.
• Thorough understanding of IEC, IEEE, BS standards and UAE utility regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and experience with 2D/3D design tools such as Bentley AutoPLANT or similar engineering software.
• Solid understanding of cable engineering, earthing systems, lightning protection, and lighting design.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, contract documents, and authority guidelines.
• Strong coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural EPC environment.
• Who are we?
• Al Ghurair is a leading diversified family business group in the Middle East, founded in 1960 with operations spanning six key industry sectors: Foods and Resources, Properties, Construction and Services, Energy, Mobility, and Ventures.
• Headquartered in Deira, we are proud to employ approximately 28,000 people across more than 50 countries worldwide.
• We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join us in our journey.
• At Al Ghurair, you have the opportunity to contribute to a legacy of excellence and be part of a team that is shaping the future of the UAE and beyond.
• Discover more about us at: https://www.al-ghurair.com/

Why join us?