electrical design engineer

Algihaz Holding

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 Algihaz Holding is looking for a talented Primary Design Engineer to join our team in Cairo. This on‑site role.
 
 
 
 
 
 What you&rsquo;ll do
 
 
 
 
 
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 Design of electrical power substations. This includes preparing drawings such as Layout, Sections, and details for substations as well as grounding, reinforcement layout, and Cable Routing plans.
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 Develop and evaluate conceptual substation design options to initiate transmission and distribution system projects.
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 Perform engineering analysis/calculations to support substation designs, including but not limited to grounding analysis per standards, and shielding studies for lightning protection, AC/DC Load calculation, Raceway and Openings.
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 Coordinate substation construction package detailing foundation and electrical designs with civil team.
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 Identify, specify, and requisition all required substation materials required to build the substation with a working knowledge of substation equipment including but not limited to equipment&rsquo;s, grounding cable routing, Cables &amp; transformers.
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 Provide technical assistance during the construction of projects.
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 Follow up on daily basis with the design submittal approval.
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 Participate in design meetings and provide continual input to optimize the design and minimize futile work.
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 Prepare bill of quantities.
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 What you'll need
 
 
 
 
 
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 Strong communication Skills.
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 Strong analytical skill.
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 Strong in MS Office.
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 Strong in CAD/MicroStation.
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 OHTL software like PS-CAD.
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Primary Design Engineer

Alfanar Engineering Services

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 The Design Engineer &ndash; Substations is responsible for the design and engineering of
 
 HV/MV substation projects
 
 , ensuring compliance with client requirements, applicable standards, project specifications, and company procedures. The role includes preparation and review of design calculations, drawings, layouts, equipment specifications, and technical documents related to substation primary and secondary systems.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Prepare and review design deliverables for
 
 HV/MV substation projects
 
 , including SLDs, layouts, sections, and grounding/lightning protection drawings.
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 Perform electrical design calculations such as
 
 grounding, lightning protection, cable sizing, voltage drop, short circuit, load calculations, and equipment sizing
 
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 Prepare and review
 
 equipment datasheets, technical specifications, BOQs, and material requisitions
 
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 Coordinate the design and selection of major substation equipment including
 
 transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, circuit breakers, disconnectors, instrument transformers, surge arresters, and reactive power equipment
 
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 Review
 
 vendor drawings and technical submittals
 
 to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
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 Coordinate with
 
 civil, mechanical, protection, control, and construction teams
 
 to ensure proper design interfaces and integration.
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 Ensure all designs comply with
 
 IEC, IEEE, ANSI, local utility standards, and client specifications
 
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 Support project execution through
 
 design reviews, technical discussions, procurement support, site clarifications, and commissioning assistance
 
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 Support or review
 
 secondary design deliverables
 
 such as control schematics, interconnection diagrams, cable schedules, and panel layouts to ensure proper integration with primary systems.
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 Required Qualifications:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in electrical engineering.
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 4&ndash;8 years of experience
 
 in substation design engineering.
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 Proven experience in
 
 HV/MV substation projects
 
 in utility, industrial, EPC, or consulting environments.
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 Good understanding of substation primary systems and engineering interfaces.
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Design Engineer/ Tender – Substations

Nexus Analytica

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 About the role
 
 Nexus Analytica is seeking a Design Engineer &ndash; Substations to support the engineering and delivery of HV/MV substations for giga-scale utility projects. This role is responsible for developing and reviewing substation designs that ensure safe, reliable, and standards-compliant integration of large-scale renewable generation into transmission and distribution networks.
 
 
 The ideal candidate brings strong experience in substation primary design, solid understanding of secondary interfaces, and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced EPC or developer environments.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
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 Prepare and review engineering deliverables for HV/MV substations associated with large-scale solar PV plants, including single line diagrams, general arrangement layouts, sections, elevations, grounding drawings, and lightning protection layouts.
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 Perform and check key electrical design calculations, including grounding/earthing studies, lightning protection, cable sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit calculations, auxiliary load calculations, and equipment sizing.
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 Prepare and review technical specifications, equipment datasheets, BOQs, and material requisitions for substation systems.
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 Support the design and selection of major substation equipment such as power transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, circuit breakers, disconnectors, CTs, VTs, surge arresters, harmonic filters, shunt reactors/capacitor banks, and reactive power compensation equipment.
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 Review vendor drawings, calculations, and technical submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements, grid code obligations, utility standards, and applicable international standards.
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 Coordinate closely with solar plant design, grid interconnection, civil, structural, mechanical, protection, control, SCADA, and construction teams to ensure smooth interface management and integrated design delivery.
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 Ensure designs comply with IEC, IEEE, ANSI, utility requirements, local regulations, and client specifications.
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 Support project execution through design reviews, technical meetings, procurement support, site queries, construction clarifications, factory acceptance support, and commissioning assistance.
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 Review or support secondary engineering deliverables such as control schematics, cable schedules, interconnection diagrams, panel layouts, and interface drawings to ensure full alignment between primary and secondary systems.
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 Contribute to the standardization of substation design approaches across multiple giga-scale PV projects to improve quality, constructability, repeatability, and delivery efficiency.
 
 
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 Required Qualifications
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Engineering.
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 4&ndash;8 years of experience in substation design engineering.
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 Proven experience in HV/MV substation projects within utility, renewable energy, EPC, industrial, or consulting environments.
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 Strong understanding of substation primary systems, equipment selection, and engineering interfaces.
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 Experience supporting substations for utility-scale solar PV, renewable interconnection, or power infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.
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 Familiarity with grid interconnection requirements and utility coordination for large renewable projects is an advantage.
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 Good working knowledge of relevant standards including IEC, IEEE, ANSI, and utility-specific requirements.
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 Strong coordination, communication, and technical review skills.
 
 
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 Preferred Profile
 
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 Experience working on multiple substations across large renewable portfolios.
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 Exposure to reactive power compensation, collector substations, and transmission interconnection design.
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 Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage parallel deliverables across fast-track projects.
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 Detail-oriented, practical, and focused on delivering high-quality designs that are both technically robust and constructible.
 
 
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Substations - Design Engineer

About the role Nexus Analytica is seeking a Design Engineer – Substations to support the engineering and delivery of HV/MV substations for giga-scale utility projects. This role is responsible for developing and reviewing substation designs that ensure safe, reliable, and standards-compliant integration of large-scale renewable generation into transmission and distribution networks.The ideal candidate brings strong experience in substation primary design, solid understanding of secondary interfaces, and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced EPC or developer environments.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and review engineering deliverables for HV/MV substations associated with large-scale solar PV plants, including single line diagrams, general arrangement layouts, sections, elevations, grounding drawings, and lightning protection layouts.</li><li>Perform and check key electrical design calculations, including grounding/earthing studies, lightning protection, cable sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit calculations, auxiliary load calculations, and equipment sizing.</li><li>Prepare and review technical specifications, equipment datasheets, BOQs, and material requisitions for substation systems.</li><li>Support the design and selection of major substation equipment such as power transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, circuit breakers, disconnectors, CTs, VTs, surge arresters, harmonic filters, shunt reactors/capacitor banks, and reactive power compensation equipment.</li><li>Review vendor drawings, calculations, and technical submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements, grid code obligations, utility standards, and applicable international standards.</li><li>Coordinate closely with solar plant design, grid interconnection, civil, structural, mechanical, protection, control, SCADA, and construction teams to ensure smooth interface management and integrated design delivery.</li><li>Ensure designs comply with IEC, IEEE, ANSI, utility requirements, local regulations, and client specifications.</li><li>Support project execution through design reviews, technical meetings, procurement support, site queries, construction clarifications, factory acceptance support, and commissioning assistance.</li><li>Review or support secondary engineering deliverables such as control schematics, cable schedules, interconnection diagrams, panel layouts, and interface drawings to ensure full alignment between primary and secondary systems.</li><li>Contribute to the standardization of substation design approaches across multiple giga-scale PV projects to improve quality, constructability, repeatability, and delivery efficiency.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.</li><li>4–8 years of experience in substation design engineering.</li><li>Proven experience in HV/MV substation projects within utility, renewable energy, EPC, industrial, or consulting environments.</li><li>Strong understanding of substation primary systems, equipment selection, and engineering interfaces.</li><li>Experience supporting substations for utility-scale solar PV, renewable interconnection, or power infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.</li><li>Familiarity with grid interconnection requirements and utility coordination for large renewable projects is an advantage.</li><li>Good working knowledge of relevant standards including IEC, IEEE, ANSI, and utility-specific requirements.</li><li>Strong coordination, communication, and technical review skills.</li></ul>Preferred Profile<ul><li>Experience working on multiple substations across large renewable portfolios.</li><li>Exposure to reactive power compensation, collector substations, and transmission interconnection design.</li><li>Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage parallel deliverables across fast-track projects.</li><li>Detail-oriented, practical, and focused on delivering high-quality designs that are both technically robust and constructible.</li></ul>

Innovo Group

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 Role Purpose
 
 The
 
 Electrical Estimation Engineer
 
 will be responsible for developing detailed and accurate cost estimates for MEP works. The role supports the tendering team by delivering technically sound and cost-effective proposals that align with project requirements and company strategy. It requires strong technical understanding of MEP activities and the ability to analyse and validate quantities, pricing, and market conditions.
 
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 Review tender documents including drawings, specifications, and scope of work.
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 Prepare BOQs and detailed estimates for MEP works.
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 Request and analyze quotations from civil suppliers and subcontractors.
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 Review tender documents including drawings, specifications, and scope of work.
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 Prepare BOQs and detailed estimates for&nbsp;MEP&nbsp;works.
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 Request and analyze quotations from&nbsp;MEP suppliers and subcontractors.
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 Collaborate with architectural and structural or MEP&nbsp;teams for quantity surveying.
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 Contribute to the preparation of technical and financial proposals.
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 Attend clarification sessions and provide technical input as needed.
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 Participate in value engineering and cost benchmarking efforts.
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 Keep estimation records and pricing databases up to date.
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 Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge &amp; Skills
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Electrical engineering.
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 Minimum of 1 year of experience in MEP estimation.
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 Proficient in Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD.
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 Strong understanding of MEP construction practices and material pricing.
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 Analytical mindset with attention to detail and teamwork skills.
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Electrical Estimation Engineer

Daikin Egypt

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 Job Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Review project specifications &amp; drawings.
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 Select appropriate equipment and systems based on project requirements.
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 Prepare technical submittals and calculations.
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 Coordinate with sales &amp; design for approvals and clarifications.
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 Ensure all applications comply with industry standards and company guidelines.
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 Support project handover to execution team after order confirmation
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 Serve as a technical point of contact for clients &amp; contractors.
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 Ensure all engineering activities align with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
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 Support testing, validation, and commissioning activities.
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 Job Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience &amp; Knowledge:
 
 
 
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 3&ndash;5 years of experience in Applied Project Engineer.
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 Experience using relevant engineering tools such
 
 AutoCAD
 
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 Experience preparing technical project documents such as
 
 reports
 
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 drawings
 
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 progress updates
 
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 Familiarity with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and compliance standards
 
 (ISO, OSHA, local regulations, etc.).
 
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 Education:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field).
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Applied Project Engineer

Elsewedy Machinery

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 As an
 
 Application Engineer
 
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 you will be the technical authority for our
 
 power generation
 
 projects. You will be responsible for the technical integrity of the generator system, ensuring that engine performance, alternator field excitation, and control logic are perfectly matched to the customer's application-from emergency standby for hospitals to prime power for remote industrial sites.
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
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 Analyze client specs, load profiles, SLDs, and site constraints; size gensets and select auxiliaries (ATS, fuel systems, silencers, enclosures) and prepare compliant technical proposal.
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 Support Sales with pre sales meetings, clarifications, and technical presentations.
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 Lead compliance matrices and respond to technical queries during tendering.
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 Optimize solutions for cost, footprint &amp; efficiency while safeguarding compliance &amp; reliability.
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 Conduct handover to Project Engineering post-award with full technical baseline.
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is highly preferred.
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 Experience 4+ years in the power generation industry with a focus on application or design engineering.
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 Proven ability to troubleshoot "real-world" issues where theoretical sizing meets actual site performance constraints.
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 Detail oriented Ability to multitask
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Application Engineer

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Primary Design Engineer

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Substations - Design Engineer

Electrical Estimation Engineer

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Application Engineer