Substation Primary Design Engineer

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Independently prepare Single Line Diagrams, General Arrangement drawings, equipment layouts, busbar arrangements, and electrical clearance designs.
• Perform engineering calculations for earthing, lightning protection, cable sizing, and equipment selection.
• Develop primary electrical designs for 132kV, 220kV, and 400kV HV/EHV AIS/GIS substations.
• Design station auxiliary AC/DC systems, battery chargers, UPS systems, and related capacity calculations.
• Prepare HV/EHV cable design deliverables, technical specifications, equipment datasheets, BOQs, and material schedules.
• Coordinate with secondary electrical, civil, structural, and other engineering disciplines.
• Independently deliver complete primary electrical detailed design packages for EPC projects.

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of direct, hands-on experience in HV/EHV substation primary design.
• Ability to independently prepare detailed design drawings and engineering calculations.
• Strong knowledge of AIS/GIS substation design, IEC standards, and EPC engineering requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant electrical design or calculation software.
• Good technical English communication skills.
• GCC substation design experience is highly preferred.
• Candidates currently based in the UAE will be given preference.

Vacancy and Experience

• One vacancy.
• Minimum experience requested: 5 years.

Location

• The position is based in Dubai, UAE.