Electrical Engineer

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Electrical Engineer.

Sector/Business Line: Elsewedy Power Electrical Contracting L.L.C.

Scope: Transmission & distribution.

Department: Projects.

Job Location: Cairo, Egypt.

Accountabilities:

• Supervise and manage the execution of 132kV/220kV/400kV OHL works at site in line with approved drawings and specifications.
• Review and verify design drawings, profiles, and sag-tension calculations before implementation.
• Coordinate with the civil team for foundation readiness and tower erection sequence.
• Ensure tower erection, stringing, and sagging activities are carried out as per method statements and safety procedures.
• Raise RFIs and coordinate with client/consultant for inspections and approvals at every stage.
• Maintain daily progress reports , monitor productivity, and highlight any technical or logistical issues.
• Verify materials and consumables as per approved material submittals (insulators, conductors, fittings, etc.).
• Support in pre-commissioning and commissioning of OHL, including final inspection and punch list clearance.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and environmental standards throughout site activities.
• Coordinate with project controls for progress reporting and schedule updates.
• Prepare as-built documentation , test records, and handover dossiers upon completion.

Direct Manager: Project Manager.

Education Background:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.

Qualification:

• 5–7 years of professional experience in EHV/HV transmission line projects (132kV and above) .
• Hands-on experience in design review, site execution, and commissioning of Overhead Transmission Lines (OHL) .
• Prior exposure to utility standards such as DEWA / TRANSCO / SEC / MEW or equivalent (DEWA/TAQA/EWE approvals mandatory)
• Strong knowledge of project execution workflows , HSE standards , and quality assurance procedures in EPC environments.
• Experience in coordinating with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal design/construction teams .
• UAE / GCC experience preferred

Technical Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of OHL components – towers, foundations, insulators, conductors (single/twin/quad), earth wire, and OPGW.
• Proficiency in reviewing construction drawings, profiles, sag-tension charts, stringing schedules , and tower schedules .
• Knowledge of tower erection techniques , conductor stringing methods , and line alignment/survey procedures .
• Familiarity with electrical clearances, phase spacing, and line design parameters per IEC/BS/DEWA standards.
• Knowledge of earthing, bonding, and lightning protection systems for transmission lines.
• Ability to prepare and review method statements, risk assessments, and ITPs for OHL works.
• Hands-on experience in testing and commissioning of OHL including continuity, insulation resistance, and tower earthing tests.
• Understanding of interface management with substations, cable terminations, and protection systems.