We are seeking a highly experienced and technically skilled Project Engineering Manager to lead the engineering scope of high-voltage GIS substation and STATCOM projects across the UAE. This role requires deep expertise in High Voltage Substation systems, strong coordination capabilities, and a proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams throughout the full project lifecycle.
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The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring the compliance of all technical deliverables with local utility standards (the company, the company, the company, etc.), overseeing engineering interfaces, driving design approval processes, and supporting on-site execution and commissioning.
A strong understanding of UAE-specific authority requirements, EHS design integration, and client-facing responsibilities is essential. This role is ideal for a candidate with a hands-on engineering background and the leadership acumen to deliver high-value power infrastructure projects in a dynamic and regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage global time schedule of concerned engineering activities, checking coherency of links between engineering activities and other project functions activities (procurement, construction, commissioning) and organize follow-up of critical activities of the project or of his/her discipline.
- Lead the end-to-end engineering scope for HV GIS and STATCOM projects (from basic to detailed design).
- Ensure engineering deliverables (layouts, schematics, protection philosophy, BOQs) comply with the company, the company, the company, or the company standards.
- Coordinate all technical disciplines: primary, secondary, civil interface, control, and protection.
- Manage OEM and vendor integration, ensuring interface alignment with GIS, transformers, STATCOM, and balance of plant.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- 6+ years of Engineering activities as lead HV Substation Design Engineer.
- In-depth understanding of UAE authority standards for HV GIS substations (132kV to 400kV) and STATCOM systems, including the company Specifications, the company Transmission Code, the company, the company, and the company requirements.
- Familiarity with UAE work permit systems, site safety compliance (the company HSE, the company PTW if applicable).
- Strong communication and persuasion skills.
- Fluency in English to communicate with international partners as well as local clients.
