Project Engineering Manager - Substation

LNT/PEM-S/1609416

REN-Renewables ICAbu Dhabi, UAE

Position Details

Objective

As a Project Engineering Manager (PEM), the individual shall ensure that all engineering activities of the project are executed within the stipulated time, meeting both quality and cost requirements. The PEM shall ensure adherence to the L2 schedule, work on optimizations and alternate solutions, and drive quick delivery with a positive margin.

The role includes inter‑discipline coordination (PV, BESS, OHTL, Civil, Structural, MEP & Instrumentation), as well as work allocation and man‑hours planning across project roles.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Coordination

• Plan, schedule, assign work, establish priorities, and ensure timely completion as per specifications.
• Coordinate with all discipline engineering teams and resolve engineering conflicts.
• Balance depth of engineering analysis with time and cost constraints.
• Coordinate with Remote Engineering Office, Local Consultants, ACWA, NEGU, and local authorities for engineering approvals.
• Coordinate with the Project Planning Manager to align engineering deliveries with the project schedule.
• Conduct regular project review meetings to ensure schedule adherence.
• Conduct internal review meetings for resource optimization and productivity enhancement.

Engineering Review & Approvals

• Review engineering documents prepared by the Remote Engineering Office and assign them to Local Adaptation Consultants for translation and compliance with local standards.
• Review designs, calculations, and drawings; ensure timely submissions and client approvals.
• Review non‑conformance and concession reports.
• Review drawings prepared by Design Engineers and Draughtspersons.
• Ensure BIM implementation in projects.

Vendor & Procurement Support

• Clarify vendor‑related issues and ensure timely delivery of materials to site.
• Support Supply Chain Management in resolving procurement issues and finalizing vendor engineering orders.
• Review vendor evaluations against client technical specifications.
• Ensure issuance of Manufacturing Clearance through effective communication with suppliers.
• Provide post‑tender clarifications to the Contracts team after vendor discussions.

Site & Field Engineering Support

• Provide technical support to the construction and commissioning teams.
• Support site execution teams on design‑related issues and commercial matters.
• Review critical issues and procedural delays related to equipment design.

BOQ, Estimation & Documentation

• Enable and review accurate estimation for Bill of Materials.
• Support BOQ preparation, review of pre‑bid offers, and technical submissions.
• Highlight additional/variation scope to the client with proper documentation.
• Maintain project‑specific EDRC deliverables in a structured file server.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and manage Design Leads, Design Engineers, and Draughtspersons.
• Promote independent actions to improve operational efficiency and customer relations.
• Resolve conflicts between engineers and customers to achieve mutual satisfaction.
• Monitor and guide the team on lessons learned from ongoing/executed projects.
• Communicate and clarify deliverable lists and resource requirements with the client.

Technical Expertise

The PEM must possess strong expertise in primary and secondary engineering for substation projects, including:

Substation Engineering

• Thorough understanding of GIS/AIS substation design up to 500 kV.
• Experience in PV/BESS plant engineering and AIS substations (preferred).
• Mandatory experience working in Uzbekistan, with preference for candidates experienced in obtaining approvals from NEGU and local authorities.

Equipment Knowledge

• Proficiency in selection of:
  • Power Transformers
  • Reactors
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Disconnectors
  • Instrument Transformers

Design Expertise

• Substation primary & secondary design including:
  • Earthing
  • Lighting
  • Lightning Protection
  • Cabling
  • Civil/MEP/Instrumentation interfaces
  • Schemes, Wiring Diagrams
  • SCADA & Control Systems

Project Execution Knowledge

• Experience leading projects across different geographies, clients, and utilities.
• Understanding of contractual technical requirements.
• Strong interviewing and team‑assessment skills.

Operating Network

Internal

• Head of Engineering
• Inter‑discipline Heads
• Project Execution Team
• Supply Chain Management
• Quality Team
• Contracts Team

External

• Customers (Engineering Teams)
• Client (Project Management Team)
• Vendors (Engineering & Quality Teams)
• Government Authorities (NEGU, Ministry of Construction)

Key Value Drivers

• On‑Time Delivery (Schedule Adherence)
• Timely Approval of SLA for Engineering Services
• Man‑Hour Management
• Support for Monthly Invoicing
• Savings through Quality & Cost Optimization
• Skill Development
• Digitalization
• Successor Development
• Standardization & Efficiency Improvement
• Productivity (Man‑Hours Utilization)
• Strike Rate of Bids Submitted (if applicable)

Software Skills Required

• Mandatory: General awareness of MS Office
• Desirable: DIgSILENT, PSCAD, CYMGRD, Project Planning Tools

Behavioural Attributes

Market Insight

• Market Foresight
• Leveraging Opportunities

Customer at Core

• Sustainable Partnerships
• Anticipating Needs
• Customer Centricity

Disruptive Innovation

• Challenge Traditional Approaches
• Generate Innovative Solutions
• Take Calculated Risks

Collaborate & Influence

• Internal Stakeholders
• External Stakeholders