The Lead Design Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading the design, engineering, and technical delivery of high-voltage substation projects, ensuring full compliance with UAE authority standards. This role plays a key part in design leadership, tender support, technical coordination, and providing engineering support throughout execution, testing, and commissioning phases.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of electrical substation projects (400kV / 220kV / 132kV / 33kV / 11kV)
Prepare and review SLDs, layouts (GA, OEL), BOQs, and technical specifications
Perform and oversee ETAP studies (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, relay settings)
Design DC systems, earthing systems, lightning protection, and cable sizing/schedules
Ensure compliance with UAE authorities (TRANSCO, DEWA, FEWA, ADDC/AADC, ADNOC) and IEC/IEEE standards
Review tender documents, support pre-tender clarifications, and evaluate vendor offers
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (Electrical, Civil, MEP) and external stakeholders
Provide technical support during installation, testing, and commissioning phases
Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and authority submission documents
Attend client meetings, site visits, and post-award technical discussions
Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s is a plus)
10–15 years of experience in electrical design, with strong UAE substation experience
Proven experience in high-voltage substation design (400kV to 11kV)
Proficiency in ETAP, AutoCAD, and MS Office (CYMGRD, DIALUX, PLS-CADD is a plus)
Strong knowledge of IEC and IEEE standards
Experience in tendering, design coordination, and authority approvals
Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills
Ability to manage design teams and ensure high-quality technical delivery
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