The successful candidate will be responsible for executing detailed design and application engineering of Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear, ensuring compliance with IEC standards, accurate protection relay engineering, and timely project delivery.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Design & Engineering
- Prepare and review SLDs, GA drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and interlocking logic for MV switchgear (AIS/GIS up to 36kV or the company scope).
- Perform busbar sizing, short-circuit withstand calculations, and thermal considerations.
- Ensure compliance with IEC 62271 series and other applicable IEC standards.
- Support standardization by using approved engineering templates and libraries.
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Protection & Relay Engineering
- Selection and application of numerical protection relays.
- Perform relay setting calculations (OCR, EF, REF, UV/OV, directional, differential as applicable).
- Configure and program protection relays as per project protection philosophy.
- Develop trip matrix and interlocking logic.
- Support protection coordination studies (ETAP / DigSILENT preferred).
- Assist during FAT and commissioning for relay validation and troubleshooting.
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Application Engineering
- Review customer technical specifications and prepare compliance statements.
- Identify technical deviations and propose optimized solutions.
- Support sales and project teams with technical clarifications.
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Testing & Project Support
- Prepare and review routine test procedures.
- Support factory acceptance tests (FAT).
- Provide technical support during manufacturing and site-related queries.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5-10 years of experience in MV switchgear design and protection engineering.
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of IEC 62271 series and IEC protection standards (IEC 60255).
- Hands-on experience in numerical relay programming (ABB / Siemens / Schneider or equivalent).
- Knowledge of protection coordination studies.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD / EPLAN or equivalent tools.
Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with high engineering accuracy.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good communication skills for cross-functional coordination.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English, additional languages may be beneficial.
Location: United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: Full-time, On-site
About the company:
The company (NYSE: VRT) provides hardware, software, analytics, and ongoing services to enable its customers' critical applications to run continuously, perform optimally, and adapt to business needs. The company delivers comprehensive power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions to tackle challenges faced by data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities. The company is headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, and has a global presence, employing around 34,000 people across more than 130 countries.
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