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Position Title: Security + ERW Specialist Organization: Ten X Group Work Arrangement: Full-time or project-based annual contract, subject to assignment Location: Syria - as assigned, including high-risk and restricted-access environments Reports To: Program Director / Security Manager / Authorized Project ExecutivePosition SummaryThe Security + ERW Specialist is responsible for security risk assessment, site access risk management, security planning, explosive remnants of war risk integration, contractor security controls, and implementation support for infrastructure and field programs operating in complex environments. The role requires strong operational judgment and the ability to integrate security and ERW constraints into engineering, logistics, mobilization, contractor management, and project sequencing.This position is intended for a senior practitioner with credible field and planning experience in high-risk environments and a disciplined understanding of security management, route/site access controls, incident protocols, and ERW-related operating constraints.Key Duties and Responsibilities&middot; Lead security risk assessments for project sites, facilities, routes, logistics corridors, and field operations.&middot; Develop and maintain Security Management Plans, access protocols, escalation procedures, and incident reporting frameworks.&middot; Integrate ERW risk considerations into site readiness, mobilization logic, contractor planning, and field implementation sequencing.&middot; Coordinate with relevant clearance, access, or security stakeholders to establish safe access preconditions and no-go thresholds.&middot; Draft security clauses, code-of-conduct requirements, incident notification requirements, and contractor security obligations for procurement and contract packages.&middot; Review security staffing, procedures, movement controls, escort requirements, communications plans, and emergency response arrangements.&middot; Support field teams in risk briefings, access approvals, movement planning, and incident preparedness.&middot; Participate in audits, incident investigations, corrective action reviews, and compliance monitoring.&middot; Maintain security logs, threat updates, risk registers, and action trackers.&middot; Advise management on risk exposure, operational feasibility, and mitigation priorities.Minimum Required Education&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Security Management, Risk Management, International Relations, Emergency Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. Equivalent military, police, EOD, mine action, or high-risk field experience may be accepted in lieu of degree where appropriate.Preferred Education&middot; Master&rsquo;s degree in Security Studies, Risk, Emergency Management, Conflict Studies, or related field is advantageous.Minimum Required Experience&middot; Minimum 8 years of directly relevant security, risk, field operations, or access management experience.&middot; Minimum 5 years in high-risk, fragile, post-conflict, or restricted-access environments.&middot; Demonstrated experience integrating security controls into infrastructure, engineering, humanitarian, stabilization, or field-delivery programs.Required Technical Experience&middot; Security risk assessment&middot; Security planning and implementation&middot; Incident response and escalation&middot; Field access control&middot; High-risk movement planning&middot; Security contractor oversight&middot; ERW / UXO / mine-risk operational integration&middot; Security reporting and audit controls&middot; Emergency procedures and communications disciplineRequired Certifications / Licenses&middot; Valid driver&rsquo;s license and ability to travel and deploy as required.&middot; Recognized security or risk management training is strongly preferred.Preferred Certifications&middot; ASIS CPP, PSP, PCI, or equivalent&middot; HEAT / hostile environment training&middot; ERW, EOD, mine action, or unexploded ordnance awareness training&middot; Incident command, emergency response, or crisis management certification&middot; NEBOSH or equivalent HSE certification is advantageousCore Competencies&middot; Risk-based judgment&middot; Field credibility&middot; Operational discipline&middot; Security planning&middot; Incident management&middot; Calm decision-making&middot; Reporting rigor&middot; Stakeholder coordination&middot; Access control logicJob Types: Full-time, Contract Contract length: 12 monthsAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>security, risk, field operations: 8 years (Required)</li><li>high-risk, fragile, post-conflict zones: 8 years (Required)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>ASIS CPP, PSP, PCI (Required)</li><li>HEAT / hostile environment training (Required)</li><li>ERW, EOD, mine action (Required)</li><li>NEBOSH or equivalent HSE cert (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Dubai (Preferred)</li></ul>Willingness to travel:<ul><li>75% (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Security + ERW Specialist

Position Title: SCADA / Telecom Architect Organization: Ten X Group Work Arrangement: Full-time or project-based annual contract, subject to assignment Location: Syria - as assigned, including remote, austere, and complex operating environments Reports To: Program Technical Lead / Digital Infrastructure Lead / Authorized Project ExecutivePosition SummaryThe SCADA / Telecom Architect is responsible for the planning, architecture, integration, and technical assurance of utility telecommunications, operational communications, SCADA, RTU, substation automation, control center visibility, and cybersecurity baseline requirements for high-voltage transmission and substation infrastructure programs.This role provides end-to-end technical leadership for communications and control system architecture across transmission lines, substations, interconnections, and dispatch interfaces. The position requires a senior specialist with direct experience in utility operational technology environments and the ability to convert fragmented or legacy communications and control environments into resilient, interoperable, secure, and commissionable systems suitable for modern grid operations.Key Duties and Responsibilities&middot; Lead the design and review of telecom and SCADA architecture for transmission backbone, substation rehabilitation, and interconnection programs.&middot; Define the end-to-end communications topology for transmission and substation assets, including primary and backup paths, routing logic, latency considerations, and redundancy philosophy.&middot; Develop and review utility telecom solutions involving OPGW, SDH/MPLS-TP/IP-based utility networks, microwave, fiber termination systems, multiplexing, and related substation telecom infrastructure.&middot; Define SCADA, RTU, gateway, historian, HMI, alarm management, SOE, and dispatch visibility requirements for substations and interconnected assets.&middot; Establish substation automation and remote-control architecture requirements, including IED integration, control logic interfaces, time synchronization, and event management.&middot; Coordinate with Protection &amp; Control, substation, transmission line, and control center teams to ensure full alignment of teleprotection, operational data exchange, remote commands, and disturbance monitoring.&middot; Review and define interface requirements for OPGW integration, fiber allocation philosophy, telecom cabinet arrangements, network segmentation, and routing priorities.&middot; Lead the preparation or review of telecom and SCADA technical specifications, architecture drawings, signal lists, bandwidth analyses, cybersecurity baseline controls, FAT/SAT requirements, and commissioning procedures.&middot; Support procurement strategy, technical bid evaluation, vendor review, design submittal review, and implementation-phase technical clarification.&middot; Define minimum cybersecurity controls for operational technology environments, including segmentation, access control, audit logging, remote access governance, backup/restore logic, and incident response readiness.&middot; Participate in testing, loop checks, protocol validation, network performance testing, SCADA point-to-point verification, and control system commissioning.&middot; Support post-energization stabilization, defect resolution, documentation closeout, and operational handover to utility or operator teams.&middot; Ensure that all telecom and SCADA solutions are fit for purpose, maintainable, interoperable, and aligned with grid reliability and operator usability requirements.Minimum Required Education&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or closely related discipline from an accredited institution.Preferred Education&middot; Master&rsquo;s degree in Telecommunications, Power Systems, Control Systems, Cybersecurity, Digital Infrastructure, or related field.&middot; Specialized postgraduate training in utility communications, SCADA architecture, or critical infrastructure OT systems is advantageous.Minimum Required Experience&middot; Minimum 8 years of directly relevant experience in utility telecom, SCADA, substation automation, OT systems, or related critical infrastructure communications environments.&middot; Minimum 5 years of experience supporting HV/EHV substations, transmission networks, control systems, or utility operational communications.&middot; Demonstrated experience designing, integrating, reviewing, or commissioning utility-grade telecom and SCADA systems.&middot; Demonstrated experience supporting brownfield upgrades, legacy integration, or multi-vendor operational environments.Required Technical ExperienceCandidates should demonstrate substantial experience in most of the following:&middot; Utility telecom network architecture&middot; SCADA and RTU systems&middot; Substation automation systems&middot; OPGW-based communications infrastructure&middot; Fiber optic transmission systems and terminations&middot; Utility WAN/LAN design for substations and dispatch environments&middot; Tele-protection communications support requirements&middot; Protocols and integrations relevant to utility operations&middot; Gateway and data concentration architectures&middot; Time synchronization systems&middot; HMI, alarm, SOE, and event management systems&middot; Control center and dispatch visibility requirements&middot; Brownfield integration of legacy and modern systems&middot; FAT, SAT, loop checks, point-to-point testing, and commissioning&middot; OT cybersecurity baseline controls for utility environmentsPreferred Sector ExperienceStrong preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:&middot; National grid modernization or backbone rehabilitation programs&middot; Transmission and interconnection communications systems&middot; Cross-border interconnection visibility and control environments&middot; Donor-funded, lender-reviewed, utility, EPC, or owner&rsquo;s engineer assignments&middot; Fragile, post-conflict, or security-constrained infrastructure programs&middot; Legacy SCADA replacement or partial migration environments&middot; Operational substations requiring staged digital cutoversRequired Certifications / LicensesAt least one of the following is strongly preferred, and candidates with multiple credentials will be prioritized:&middot; Professional Engineer / Chartered Engineer / equivalent engineering licensure in a relevant jurisdiction, where applicable&middot; Valid driver&rsquo;s license and ability to travel to field locations as required&middot; Recognized electrical, telecom, or industrial safety training relevant to field and commissioning environmentsPreferred Certifications&middot; CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or equivalent network engineering certification&middot; IEC 61850, utility automation, or SCADA platform certification/training&middot; Fiber optic installation, testing, or telecom systems certification&middot; CISSP, GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443, Security+, or equivalent OT/cybersecurity certification&middot; OEM-specific SCADA, RTU, SAS, or telecom system training&middot; PMP or equivalent project management certification&middot; OSHA, IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent safety certificationCore Competencies&middot; Utility telecom and SCADA architecture&middot; OT systems integration&middot; Network resiliency and redundancy planning&middot; Operational usability and maintainability focus&middot; Cybersecurity-aware engineering judgment&middot; Interface management across telecom, P&amp;C, and operations&middot; Technical specification development&middot; FAT/SAT and commissioning rigor&middot; Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis&middot; High-standard technical documentationFunctional Skills&middot; Ability to design practical, utility-grade telecom and SCADA architectures for brownfield and greenfield environments&middot; Ability to define resilient communications paths and avoid single points of failure&middot; Ability to coordinate complex interfaces between OPGW, telecom nodes, RTUs, IEDs, gateways, and control centers&middot; Ability to assess legacy systems and determine migration, integration, or replacement pathways&middot; Ability to establish minimum viable OT cybersecurity controls without compromising operational practicality&middot; Ability to review vendor architectures and identify technical gaps early&middot; Ability to support commissioning teams through system bring-up, signal validation, and operational acceptanceLanguage Requirements&middot; Professional fluency in English, written and spoken, is required.&middot; Arabic is highly desirable.&middot; Additional regional language capability is advantageous but not required.Deliverables Typically Expected&middot; Telecom and SCADA architecture narratives&middot; Communications topology diagrams&middot; OPGW and fiber utilization/interface requirements&middot; SCADA point list and signal mapping review inputs&middot; RTU/gateway/integration specifications&middot; Network redundancy and routing strategy memoranda&middot; Cybersecurity baseline control requirements&middot; FAT/SAT procedures and test scripts&middot; Point-to-point and commissioning checklists&middot; Operational handover and as-built documentation inputsJob Types: Full-time, Contract Contract length: 12 monthsAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Master's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>utility telecom, SCADA, substation automation: 8 years (Required)</li><li>OT systems: 8 years (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Dubai (Preferred)</li></ul>Willingness to travel:<ul><li>75% (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

SCADA / Telecom Architect

Position Title: HVDC / Back-to-Back (B2B) Converter SME Organization: Ten X Group Work Arrangement: Full-time or project-based annual contract, subject to assignment Location: Syria - as assigned, including remote, austere, and complex operating environments Reports To: Program Technical Lead / Interconnection Lead / Authorized Project ExecutivePosition SummaryThe HVDC / Back-to-Back (B2B) Converter SME is the senior subject matter expert responsible for the technical evaluation, concept development, feasibility structuring, system integration, and implementation advisory support for HVDC back-to-back converter stations and related asynchronous interconnection solutions.This role is intended for a highly specialized power systems professional with deep experience in high-voltage direct current systems, cross-border interconnection, grid synchronization constraints, converter station architecture, and transmission system integration. The successful candidate will provide authoritative technical guidance on whether, when, and how B2B converter solutions should be deployed to support interconnection stabilization, regional power exchange, grid resilience, and staged network modernization.The role is not limited to converter technology selection. It includes system studies definition, interface risk management, harmonic and reactive power considerations, control philosophy, owner&rsquo;s requirements development, bankability inputs, implementation phasing, and support to donor, investor, ministry, utility, and EPC-facing technical decision-making.Key Duties and Responsibilities&middot; Lead technical assessment of asynchronous interconnection requirements and determine the viability of HVDC B2B converter solutions within transmission backbone and regional grid integration programs.&middot; Evaluate existing and proposed interconnection configurations, grid synchronization constraints, transfer capability requirements, and system stability implications.&middot; Develop and compare B2B converter solution options, including technology pathways, staged implementation concepts, interface requirements, and integration risks.&middot; Define preliminary converter station architecture, including converter technology selection, transformer requirements, switchyard interfaces, harmonic filtering, reactive compensation, control systems, cooling systems, auxiliaries, and protection interface requirements.&middot; Identify and define the power system studies required to support decision-making, including load flow, short-circuit, dynamic stability, EMT, harmonic, insulation coordination, reliability, and contingency studies.&middot; Interpret study outputs and translate them into practical engineering, procurement, phasing, and investment recommendations.&middot; Support the technical definition of interconnection performance requirements, system control logic, operational procedures, dispatch constraints, and reliability targets.&middot; Review and advise on converter station site criteria, grid interface arrangements, footprint, constructability, maintainability, expandability, and brownfield integration considerations.&middot; Prepare or review owner&rsquo;s requirements, technical narratives, concept papers, feasibility memoranda, technical specifications, and procurement packaging inputs for HVDC/B2B-related investments.&middot; Support technical dialogue with ministries, utilities, TSOs, lenders, multilateral institutions, owner&rsquo;s engineers, OEMs, EPC contractors, and strategic investors.&middot; Advise on commissioning philosophy, staged energization logic, acceptance testing requirements, and operational readiness planning for B2B interconnection assets.&middot; Identify technical risks associated with converter control interaction, weak grids, harmonics, fault response, reactive support, operational complexity, spares, and long-term maintainability.&middot; Provide technical QA/QC and final expert review of all B2B converter-related deliverables prior to submission or approval.Minimum Required Education&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or closely related discipline from an accredited institution.Preferred Education&middot; Master&rsquo;s degree in Power Systems, High Voltage Engineering, Power Electronics, HVDC Systems, or related field.&middot; PhD in a relevant electrical power systems discipline is advantageous for highly analytical or advisory-heavy assignments.Minimum Required Experience&middot; Minimum 12 years of directly relevant professional experience in transmission systems, HVDC systems, interconnection engineering, or utility-scale power system integration.&middot; Minimum 8 years of demonstrable experience involving HVDC systems, converter stations, asynchronous interconnections, or advanced transmission system integration studies.&middot; Demonstrated experience on projects involving 220 kV, 230 kV, 400 kV, or higher voltage-class transmission systems.&middot; Demonstrated experience supporting feasibility, owner&rsquo;s engineering, concept development, system studies, design review, implementation advisory, or commissioning planning for HVDC or B2B projects.Required Technical ExperienceCandidates should demonstrate substantial experience in most of the following:&middot; HVDC back-to-back converter station concepts and applications&middot; LCC and/or VSC converter technologies&middot; Asynchronous interconnection design and operational principles&middot; AC/DC interface engineering&middot; Grid stability and weak-grid considerations&middot; Reactive power support and voltage regulation&middot; Harmonic analysis and filtering philosophy&middot; Converter transformers and associated switchyard integration&middot; HVDC controls and operational interface concepts&middot; Interconnection power flow and transfer capability analysis&middot; Fault response and protection considerations for converter-based interconnections&middot; Grid code and interconnection performance requirements&middot; Feasibility study development and technical option comparison&middot; OEM and EPC technical review&middot; Commissioning and staged energization philosophy&middot; Brownfield and greenfield converter station integration considerationsPreferred Sector ExperienceStrong preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:&middot; Cross-border interconnection programs&middot; National transmission backbone modernization&middot; Regional power exchange systems&middot; Utility reform or interconnection advisory programs&middot; Multilateral development bank, donor-funded, TSO, or ministry-led infrastructure assignments&middot; Fragile, post-conflict, or complex infrastructure environments&middot; Early-stage bankability or capital formation work for advanced transmission projects&middot; Interconnection solutions involving phased restoration of damaged or legacy transmission infrastructureRequired Certifications / LicensesAt least one of the following is strongly preferred, and candidates with multiple credentials will be prioritized:&middot; Professional Engineer / Chartered Engineer / equivalent engineering licensure in a relevant jurisdiction&middot; Valid driver&rsquo;s license and ability to travel as required by assignment&middot; Recognized electrical safety training for high-voltage infrastructure environmentsPreferred Certifications&middot; Chartered Engineer (CEng), PE, EUR ING, or equivalent&middot; Specialized HVDC system training from recognized OEMs, utilities, or professional institutions&middot; Advanced power system analysis or EMT study training&middot; High-voltage or converter station design certification/training&middot; PMP or equivalent project management certification&middot; FIDIC or infrastructure contract awareness training is advantageous&middot; Utility operational safety certification is advantageous for field-facing assignmentsCore Competencies&middot; HVDC and interconnection subject matter authority&middot; Advanced power systems judgment&middot; Technology option analysis&middot; Grid integration and stability insight&middot; Strategic technical advisory capability&middot; Complex systems thinking&middot; Technical writing at lender and investor standard&middot; Risk identification and mitigation planning&middot; Multidisciplinary interface management&middot; Executive-level technical communicationFunctional Skills&middot; Ability to determine when B2B converter solutions are technically justified versus when conventional AC reinforcement or phased alternatives are more appropriate&middot; Ability to interpret system studies and convert them into investment-grade recommendations&middot; Ability to compare LCC and VSC pathways based on grid strength, operating mode, CAPEX, footprint, maintainability, and control needs&middot; Ability to identify critical interface requirements across converter station, AC switchyard, telecom, protection, dispatch, and operations teams&middot; Ability to define technically sound staged roadmaps for interconnection readiness, implementation, and commissioning&middot; Ability to advise non-specialist decision-makers without diluting technical rigor&middot; Ability to review OEM and EPC submissions and detect design, operability, and lifecycle risks earlyLanguage Requirements&middot; Professional fluency in English, written and spoken, is required.&middot; Arabic is highly desirable.&middot; Additional regional language capability is advantageous but not required.Deliverables Typically Expected&middot; Interconnection technical assessment reports&middot; B2B converter option analyses&middot; Technology comparison memoranda&middot; Feasibility-level converter station concepts&middot; Preliminary technical design criteria&middot; Study scopes for load flow, dynamic, EMT, and harmonic analysis&middot; Owner&rsquo;s requirements and technical annexes&middot; Technical risk registers and mitigation plans&middot; Implementation phasing and roadmap documents&middot; Technical review comments on OEM/EPC submissions&middot; Commissioning and operational readiness inputsJob Types: Full-time, Contract Contract length: 12 monthsAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>transmission systems: 10 years (Required)</li><li>HVDC systems, interconnection engineering: 10 years (Required)</li><li>utility-scale power system integration: 10 years (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Dubai (Preferred)</li></ul>Willingness to travel:<ul><li>75% (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

HVDC / Back-to-Back (B2B) Converter SME

Position Title: HV Substation Engineer (400/230/66 kV) Organization: Ten X Group Work Arrangement: Full-time or project-based annual contract, subject to assignment Location: Syria - As assigned, including fragile and complex operating environments Reports To: Program Technical Lead / Substation Engineering Manager / Authorized Project ExecutivePosition SummaryThe HV Substation Engineer (400/230/66 kV) is responsible for the technical planning, engineering, rehabilitation, upgrade, and implementation support of high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substations. The role covers substation configuration, transformer integration, switchgear systems, bus arrangements, auxiliaries, DC systems, earthing, control and protection interfaces, testing, commissioning, and handover readiness.This position requires a senior substation engineer with direct experience in brownfield and greenfield HV/EHV substations and the ability to convert technical requirements into buildable, procurement-ready, utility-grade delivery packages. The successful candidate must be capable of operating at owner&rsquo;s engineer, lender-review, EPC interface, and implementation support level.Key Duties and Responsibilities&middot; Lead technical assessment and engineering review of existing HV and EHV substations, including condition, operability, rehabilitation needs, and upgrade priorities.&middot; Develop technical recommendations on substation rehabilitation, reconfiguration, extension, or partial replacement strategies.&middot; Define and review substation layouts, busbar schemes, bay arrangements, equipment interfaces, maintainability requirements, and future expansion considerations.&middot; Prepare or review technical requirements for power transformers, autotransformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, disconnectors, instrument transformers, surge arresters, neutral grounding systems, and associated plant.&middot; Evaluate and recommend appropriate substation technologies, including AIS, GIS, hybrid configurations, and modular solutions, as applicable to space, security, reliability, and lifecycle considerations.&middot; Define engineering requirements for station service systems, AC/DC auxiliaries, batteries and chargers, LV distribution, lighting, HVAC, fire detection and suppression, oil containment, drainage, and access control.&middot; Review or prepare earthing and lightning protection concepts, cable routing philosophy, trenching requirements, and control building interfaces.&middot; Coordinate closely with protection and control, SCADA, telecom, civil, structural, and mechanical teams to ensure full integration and operability.&middot; Support preparation of owner&rsquo;s requirements, technical specifications, bills of quantity, technical schedules, inspection and test plans, FAT/SAT criteria, and commissioning procedures.&middot; Support procurement strategy, technical bid evaluation, vendor drawing review, contractor design review, site queries, and implementation oversight.&middot; Participate in factory inspections, site acceptance processes, energization planning, snag resolution, and operational handover support.&middot; Contribute to technical risk assessments, cost inputs, phasing logic, outage planning, construction sequencing, and system restoration priorities.&middot; Ensure all engineering outputs comply with applicable international standards, utility practice, and project-specific technical and compliance requirements.Minimum Required Education&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or closely related discipline from an accredited institution.Preferred Education&middot; Master&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Power Systems, High Voltage Engineering, Utility Engineering, or related field.&middot; Specialized postgraduate training in substation engineering, high-voltage systems, or utility asset management is advantageous.Minimum Required Experience&middot; Minimum 8 years of directly relevant experience in HV/EHV substation engineering, rehabilitation, detailed design, implementation support, or commissioning.&middot; Minimum 5 years of experience involving 220 kV, 230 kV, 400 kV, 66 kV, or equivalent utility-scale substation systems.&middot; Demonstrated experience in brownfield substation rehabilitation and/or extension works.&middot; Demonstrated experience supporting EPC, design-build, utility, or owner&rsquo;s engineer delivery environments.Required Technical ExperienceCandidates should demonstrate substantial experience in most of the following:&middot; High-voltage and extra-high-voltage substation engineering&middot; 400/230/66 kV transformer and bay integration&middot; AIS, GIS, and hybrid switchyard configurations&middot; Circuit breakers, disconnectors, CTs, VTs/CVTs, and surge arresters&middot; Busbar arrangements and substation reliability philosophy&middot; AC and DC auxiliary systems&middot; Battery and charger systems&middot; Earthing and lightning protection systems&middot; Cable systems, terminations, and control interfaces&middot; Fire protection, oil containment, drainage, and safety systems&middot; Brownfield substation rehabilitation and outage-constrained works&middot; Factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and commissioning supportPreferred Sector ExperienceStrong preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:&middot; National grid rehabilitation or emergency restoration programs&middot; Post-conflict, fragile, or security-constrained environments&middot; Utility modernization or substation uprating programs&middot; Cross-border interconnection substations&middot; Multilateral, donor-funded, or lender-reviewed infrastructure projects&middot; Projects requiring coordination between legacy infrastructure and new plant installations&middot; Operational substations with staged outage and sequencing constraintsRequired Certifications / LicensesAt least one of the following is strongly preferred, and candidates with multiple credentials will be prioritized:&middot; Professional Engineer / Chartered Engineer / equivalent engineering licensure in a relevant jurisdiction&middot; Valid driver&rsquo;s license and ability to travel to project sites as required&middot; Construction or industrial safety training relevant to field engineering assignmentsPreferred Certifications&middot; Chartered Engineer (CEng), PE, EUR ING, or equivalent&middot; High-voltage engineering or substation design certification/training&middot; Transformer specialist training&middot; GIS/AIS OEM training or equivalent equipment-specific training&middot; OSHA, IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent construction safety certification&middot; PMP or equivalent project management certification&middot; FIDIC contract awareness training is advantageousCore Competencies&middot; HV/EHV substation technical expertise&middot; Brownfield engineering judgment&middot; Equipment integration and interface control&middot; Testing and commissioning discipline&middot; Procurement-grade specification development&middot; Technical QA/QC&middot; Multidisciplinary coordination&middot; Operational practicality and maintainability focus&middot; Technical problem-solving under implementation constraints&middot; Clear reporting and engineering documentationFunctional Skills&middot; Ability to assess substation assets and define realistic rehabilitation interventions&middot; Ability to compare and recommend AIS, GIS, or hybrid options based on technical and commercial realities&middot; Ability to define transformer and primary plant requirements with precision&middot; Ability to coordinate civil, structural, MEP, telecom, SCADA, and P&amp;C interfaces&middot; Ability to review vendor and contractor submittals and identify technical risk early&middot; Ability to support staged construction in live substations and constrained outage environments&middot; Ability to convert engineering scope into procurement-ready package structureLanguage Requirements&middot; Professional fluency in English, written and spoken, is required.&middot; Arabic is highly desirable.&middot; Additional regional language capability is advantageous but not required.Deliverables Typically Expected&middot; Substation condition assessment reports&middot; Rehabilitation and upgrade recommendations&middot; Transformer and primary equipment technical specifications&middot; Bus configuration and substation arrangement recommendations&middot; Auxiliary systems design criteria and schedules&middot; Earthing and lightning protection criteria&middot; FAT/SAT and commissioning requirements&middot; Technical bid evaluation inputs&middot; Vendor drawing review comments&middot; Site engineering reports and handover readiness inputsJob Types: Full-time, Contract Contract length: 12 monthsAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Master's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>HV/EHV substation engineering: 8 years (Required)</li><li>commissioning: 8 years (Required)</li><li>detailed design &amp; rehabilitation: 8 years (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Dubai (Preferred)</li></ul>Willingness to travel:<ul><li>75% (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

HV Substation Engineer (400/230/66 kV)

Position Title: Environmental &amp; Social Framework Lead (ESS1&ndash;ESS5) Organization: Ten X Group Work Arrangement: Full-time or project-based annual contract, subject to assignment Location: Syria - as assigned, including remote, austere, and complex operating environments Reports To: Program Director / Project Director / Authorized Project ExecutivePosition SummaryThe Environmental &amp; Social Framework Lead is the senior specialist responsible for environmental and social risk management, safeguards planning, compliance structuring, and implementation oversight for infrastructure, energy, utility, and reconstruction programs. The role is focused primarily on ESS1 through ESS5 and requires strong command of environmental and social assessment, management planning, stakeholder engagement support, labor and working conditions, community health and safety, land-related impacts, contractor ESHS obligations, and audit-ready compliance systems.This position is intended for a senior practitioner capable of translating lender and donor safeguards requirements into implementable field controls, procurement provisions, reporting mechanisms, and performance management frameworks suitable for complex infrastructure and fragile operating environments.Key Duties and Responsibilities&middot; Lead environmental and social risk screening, categorization support, and safeguards strategy for infrastructure and energy programs.&middot; Develop, review, and manage ESIAs, ESMPs, CESMP requirements, labor management measures, stakeholder engagement inputs, grievance mechanisms, CHS requirements, and resettlement or land-use support documentation, as applicable.&middot; Ensure alignment with ESS1 through ESS5 and related project-specific obligations, permits, and implementation controls.&middot; Draft and embed contractor ESHS requirements, code-of-conduct provisions, incident notification obligations, reporting templates, and performance KPIs into procurement and contract packages.&middot; Support environmental permitting, land access due diligence, social risk identification, labor and workforce controls, traffic and community safety planning, hazardous material management, waste management, pollution prevention, and emergency response requirements.&middot; Review contractor submissions, method statements, and ESHS documentation for adequacy and compliance.&middot; Establish monitoring, audit, inspection, corrective action, and non-conformance systems for project execution.&middot; Coordinate with engineering, procurement, security, and field teams to ensure safeguards requirements are realistic, sequenced, and enforceable.&middot; Lead safeguards reporting to management, clients, donors, and external reviewers.&middot; Support training and capacity building for project teams, contractors, and counterpart institutions.&middot; Advise on incident response, root-cause analysis, and corrective action planning where ESHS events occur.Minimum Required Education&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Social Science, Development Studies, Occupational Health and Safety, Natural Resources Management, or closely related discipline.Preferred Education&middot; Master&rsquo;s degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Social Development, Sustainability, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field.Minimum Required Experience&middot; Minimum 10 years of directly relevant experience in environmental and social risk management for infrastructure, energy, industrial, utility, or donor-funded programs.&middot; Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior safeguards, ESHS, environmental, or social lead capacity.&middot; Demonstrated experience applying multilateral or international lender environmental and social frameworks on complex projects.Required Technical Experience&middot; ESS1&ndash;ESS5 implementation&middot; ESIA and ESMP development/review&middot; Contractor ESHS management&middot; Labor and working conditions controls&middot; Community health and safety planning&middot; Land access, livelihood, or resettlement support coordination&middot; Stakeholder engagement and grievance systems&middot; Incident reporting and corrective action management&middot; Audit and compliance monitoring&middot; Construction-phase safeguards implementationRequired Certifications / Licenses&middot; Relevant professional certification in environmental, social, or HSE discipline is strongly preferred.&middot; Valid driver&rsquo;s license and ability to travel as required.Preferred Certifications&middot; ISO 14001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor&middot; ISO 45001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor&middot; NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP, CIH, or equivalent&middot; Safeguards or ESF-specific training from recognized institutions&middot; PMP or equivalent project management certificationCore Competencies&middot; Safeguards leadership&middot; Compliance discipline&middot; Contractor oversight&middot; Risk identification and mitigation&middot; Incident management&middot; Audit readiness&middot; Clear technical writing&middot; Stakeholder sensitivity&middot; Cross-functional coordinationJob Types: Full-time, Contract Contract length: 12 monthsAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>environmental &amp; social risk management : 10 years (Required)</li><li>ESHS, environmental, or social lead capacity: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Dubai (Preferred)</li></ul>Willingness to travel:<ul><li>75% (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Environmental & Social Framework Lead (ESS1–ESS5)

Position Title: 400 kV Transmission Line Engineer Organization: Ten X Group Work Arrangement: Full-time or project-based annual contract, subject to assignment Location: Syria - As assigned, including fragile and complex operating environments Reports To: Program Technical Lead / Transmission Engineering Manager / Authorized Project ExecutivePosition SummaryThe 400 kV Transmission Line Engineer is responsible for the technical assessment, engineering, rehabilitation, upgrade, and implementation support of extra-high-voltage overhead transmission line systems. The role covers line condition assessment, tower and foundation rehabilitation, conductor and earthwire replacement, insulator systems, fittings and hardware, OPGW integration, route and access constraints, construction QA/QC, testing, and energization readiness.This position requires a field-practical and technically rigorous engineer with direct experience on 220 kV to 400 kV overhead line systems and proven ability to translate degraded or damaged transmission assets into safe, buildable, procurement-ready, and commissionable rehabilitation packages.Key Duties and Responsibilities&middot; Lead technical assessment of existing 400 kV overhead transmission line assets, including towers, foundations, conductors, insulators, fittings, earthing, and right-of-way constraints.&middot; Perform or direct line condition surveys, damage assessments, rehabilitation prioritization, and engineering validation.&middot; Develop engineering solutions for tower repair, tower replacement, member replacement, strengthening, anti-corrosion treatment, and foundation rehabilitation.&middot; Define technical requirements for conductors, shield wires, OPGW, insulator strings, clamps, spacers, dampers, joints, fittings, and associated accessories.&middot; Review or prepare line profiles, sag-tension criteria, clearance compliance checks, structural loading assumptions, and construction methodology requirements.&middot; Support route-specific engineering considerations including terrain, access, crossings, security constraints, environmental restrictions, and worksite readiness.&middot; Prepare or review technical specifications, bills of quantity, scope packages, method statements, inspection and test plans, and QA/QC procedures.&middot; Interface with substation, protection, telecom, and OPGW teams to ensure end-to-end operability and interface consistency.&middot; Support procurement, technical bid evaluation, vendor clarifications, shop drawing review, and contractor engineering review.&middot; Oversee or support construction supervision, stringing plan review, erection methodology review, punch list closeout, and commissioning readiness.&middot; Contribute to risk registers, schedule inputs, cost estimates, and technical reporting for management, clients, and donor-facing stakeholders.&middot; Ensure that all technical outputs align with applicable engineering standards, utility practice, health and safety requirements, and project-specific compliance obligations.Minimum Required Education&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or closely related discipline from an accredited institution.Preferred Education&middot; Master&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Power Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transmission Line Engineering, or related field.&middot; Specialized postgraduate training in overhead line design, structural analysis, or utility asset rehabilitation is advantageous.Minimum Required Experience&middot; Minimum 8 years of directly relevant professional experience in overhead transmission line engineering, construction, rehabilitation, or commissioning support.&middot; Minimum 5 years of experience on 220 kV, 230 kV, 400 kV, or equivalent high-voltage / extra-high-voltage systems.&middot; Demonstrated experience in transmission line rehabilitation, uprating, reconstruction, or emergency restoration.&middot; Demonstrated experience supporting design review, field implementation, or contractor oversight for utility-scale line works.Required Technical ExperienceCandidates should demonstrate substantial experience in most of the following:&middot; Overhead transmission line engineering and rehabilitation&middot; Lattice steel towers and structural member assessment&middot; Tower corrosion, distortion, damage, or failure assessment&middot; Transmission line foundations and foundation rehabilitation&middot; Conductor replacement, restringing, and hardware systems&middot; Insulator string design, replacement, and contamination/damage considerations&middot; OPGW specification, installation interface, and line hardware integration&middot; Clearance compliance, sag-tension review, and line performance criteria&middot; Construction methods for erection, stringing, and rehabilitation&middot; QA/QC inspection requirements for line materials and site works&middot; Energization readiness and line commissioning supportPreferred Sector ExperienceStrong preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:&middot; Post-conflict, emergency recovery, or fragile operating environments&middot; Brownfield rehabilitation of damaged transmission infrastructure&middot; Remote or logistically constrained construction environments&middot; Cross-border interconnection lines&middot; Donor-funded, utility-funded, or EPC transmission projects&middot; Security-constrained worksites or restricted-access corridors&middot; Rehabilitation involving simultaneous line, telecom, and substation interfacesRequired Certifications / LicensesAt least one of the following is strongly preferred, and candidates with multiple credentials will be prioritized:&middot; Professional Engineer / Chartered Engineer / equivalent engineering licensure in a relevant jurisdiction&middot; Valid driver&rsquo;s license and ability to travel to field locations as required&middot; Recognized health and safety training relevant to construction or field engineering environmentsPreferred Certifications&middot; Chartered Engineer (CEng), PE, EUR ING, or equivalent&middot; Specialized overhead transmission line design training&middot; Tower structural analysis or foundation engineering training&middot; Utility construction QA/QC certification or equivalent field quality training&middot; OSHA, NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent construction safety certification&middot; Training in work-at-height, rigging, lifting, or energized environment safety practices&middot; PMP or equivalent project management certification is advantageous but not requiredCore Competencies&middot; High-voltage line engineering judgment&middot; Structural and field condition assessment&middot; Constructability-focused engineering&middot; Technical specification development&middot; Inspection and QA/QC discipline&middot; Safety-conscious engineering mindset&middot; Contractor technical review capability&middot; Interface management across line, telecom, and substation packages&middot; Problem-solving under field constraints&middot; Clear technical documentation and reportingFunctional Skills&middot; Ability to assess deteriorated or damaged line assets and define practical rehabilitation solutions&middot; Ability to review structural adequacy and identify critical failure points&middot; Ability to translate field conditions into procurement-ready scopes and technical requirements&middot; Ability to support contractor supervision and verify conformance to approved engineering standards&middot; Ability to coordinate with OPGW, protection, and substation teams on interface requirements&middot; Ability to balance engineering rigor with field realities, access constraints, and schedule pressureLanguage Requirements&middot; Professional fluency in English, written and spoken, is required.&middot; Arabic is highly desirable.&middot; Additional regional language capability is advantageous but not required.Deliverables Typically Expected&middot; Transmission line condition assessment reports&middot; Rehabilitation scope recommendations&middot; Tower and foundation intervention plans&middot; Conductor, insulator, and hardware technical specifications&middot; OPGW integration requirements and QA plans&middot; Construction method review comments&middot; Inspection and test plans&middot; Technical evaluation memoranda&middot; Field engineering reports and punch list closeout support&middot; Commissioning and energization readiness inputsJob Types: Full-time, Contract Contract length: 12 monthsAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Master's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>overhead transmission line engineering: 8 years (Required)</li><li>construction, rehabilitation, or commissioning support: 8 years (Required)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>CEng or PMP (Required)</li></ul>Willingness to travel:<ul><li>75% (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

400 kV Transmission Line Engineer

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