Electrical Site Manager

Job Title: Electrical Site Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi

****We prefer/consider candidates with Substation experience only****

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We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Site Manager to lead the execution of a 400/220 kV GIS Substation project under TAQA. The ideal candidate will oversee all electrical site activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and timelines.

What will you do?

• Manage and supervise all electrical construction activities on-site.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, consultants, and client representatives.
• Ensure timely execution of electrical works including GIS installation, power transformers, control panels, cable laying, and testing & commissioning.
• Review electrical drawings, method statements, and material submittals.
• Monitor site progress and prepare daily/weekly reports.
• Ensure compliance with TAQA standards and specifications.
• Lead site inspections and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure adherence to HSE regulations and quality standards.

Experience and Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 12 + years of experience in substation projects, with at least 7 years in 400/220 kV GIS substations.
• Proven experience working on TAQA / DEWA or similar utility projects in the GCC.
• Strong knowledge of IEC standards, protection systems, and SCADA integration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.
• PMP certificate is a plus

ED&I:

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Linxon - we encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.

About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy's deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon.

Linxon’s vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

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