Senior Engineer - Substation Design (Electrical)
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- Lead and mentor a team of engineers in the design and development of extra high voltage/high voltage primary substations, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Develop and review electrical designs for HV/MV substations (132/11 kV, 33/11 kV and related systems) in line with DEWA, ADDC, TRANSCO, SEWA and other relevant authority 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.
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