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Rawaj - Human Capital Management

<div>Leverage your technical leadership and join a well-established and renowned Emirati construction company, recognized for delivering complex power and energy infrastructure projects across the UAE and the wider GCC region.
As a Design Technical Engineer ,You will be responsible to prepare, review, and coordinate the complete engineering design documentation for EHV substations (400 kV, 220 kV, 132 kV), ensuring compliance with client specifications, international standards, and project requirements. The role involves detailed electrical design, technical documentation, and coordination with clients, consultants, and internal teams.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Accountabilities</h2><ul><li>
Prepare and review detailed design drawings and technical documents for EHV</li><li>
substations including layouts, SLDs, protection schemes, control circuits, and cable</li><li>
routing.</li><li>
Develop engineering calculations, design reports, and technical datasheets for 
primary and secondary systems.</li><li>
Coordinate and integrate civil, mechanical, and electrical design inputs to ensure 
overall system compatibility.</li><li>
 Review vendor documents, GA drawings, and equipment datasheets (GIS, 
transformers, switchgear, control panels, etc.).</li><li>
 Support the tendering and proposal team with technical inputs and BOQ verification.</li><li>
Ensure that all designs comply with client and utility standards (e.g., TRANSCO, 
DEWA, ADDC, ADNOC) and international standards (IEC, IEEE, BS).</li><li>
Prepare as-built documentation and support testing/commissioning teams during 
project handover.</li><li>
Liaise with clients, consultants, and project teams to resolve technical queries and 
obtain design approvals.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience</h2>
We Are Looking For: 
 
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Electrical Engineering (mandatory).</li><li>
Minimum 15 year of experience in substation design engineering (400kV / 220 kV / 132 kV).</li><li>
Previous experience with UAE or Gulf projects is an advantage.</li><li>
Experience using AutoCAD, MicroStation (for drawings).</li><li>
Experience using ETAP / DIgSILENT PowerFactory (for system studies).</li><li>
Experience using CYMCAP (for cable sizing and thermal analysis).</li><li>
Experience using Excel and MS Office (for design calculations and documentation).</li><li>
Strong understanding of substation primary and secondary design.</li><li>
Knowledge of protection, control, and SCADA interfaces.</li><li>
Familiarity with GIS/AIS configurations, earthing, lightning protection, and cable systems.</li><li>
PMP or relevant design certification is an added advantage.</li></ul></div>

Design Technical Engineer – Substation | UAE

ANONYMOUSLY

Qualifications and Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Civil Engineering with UAE Equivalency</li><li>Minimum 5&ndash;8 years of experience in civil engineering works, with at least 3 years on substation projects.</li><li>Proven experience in civil works related to GIS buildings, transformer foundations, cable trenches, and other substation components.</li><li>Strong knowledge of local authority standards and approvals (e.g., ADDC, TRANSCO, AADC).</li><li>Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office, and project tracking tools.</li><li>Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>UAE driving license preferred.</li><li>TRANSCO Competency and Abu Dhabi Municipality Engineer License (mandatory).</li></ul>Roles and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Review and interpret IFC drawings, technical specifications, and project documents related to civil works.</li><li>Plan and oversee civil construction activities such as excavation, formwork, concreting, reinforcement, masonry, and finishing works.</li><li>Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, and internal project teams to ensure smooth execution.</li><li>Ensure civil works are executed as per project schedule, quality standards, and HSE requirements.</li><li>Supervise site teams, including foremen and laborers, ensuring efficient resource deployment and performance.</li><li>Conduct inspections and raise RFI/IRs for completed civil works as per inspection plans.</li><li>Monitor material usage, construction progress, and subcontractor performance.</li><li>Prepare daily/weekly progress reports, material requests, and site documentation.</li><li>Participate in technical meetings and resolve site-related issues promptly.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Up to AED17,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>What is your visa status?</li><li>What is your notice period?</li><li>What is your salary expectation?</li><li>Do you have experience of civil work on substation project?</li></ul>

Civil Engineer (Substation)

Electra Power Electromechanical Contracting LLC

Electra Power is seeking a dedicated Site Engineer has 3-4 years strong experience in construction and substation installation works, particularly involving HV/LV cabling and equipment installation.Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience in power and infrastructure projects, with familiarity in engineering, procurement, and contracting (EPC) processes.</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Knowledge of local authority standards and inspection procedures (DEWA/TAQA/SEWA).</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Site Engineer

Larsen & Toubro

<div>
 10 &ndash;12 years
 
 
 PRIMARY ENGINEER WITH 4-7 YEARS EXPERIENCE GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF OUTDOOR EHV SWITCHYARD AND GIS SUBSTATIONS WITH KNOWLEDGE ON VENDOR PREORDER AND POST ORDER REVIEWS IN AIS &amp; GIS SUBSTATIONS
 
 
 Metro / industrial experience prefered
 
 
 As Design Lead (Primary), the person shall be capable of reviewing &amp; executing Primary Engineering Activities for AIS / GIS Substation Projects covering multiple geographical domains. He must have good knowledge in Layout Engineering in Substation Projects. He shall facilitate the modellers in development of BIM 3D Model for Substations. In addition, she / he has to coordinate with other departments including Inter-departmental checks covering, Electrical, Civil/ Structural, MEP and others. The Design Lead (Primary) shall be required to provide support for the engineering activities covering the full cycle of works from pre-bid engineering to support during commissioning and warranty periods and to extend support to site team.She / He shall lead a team of Design Engineers and Draughtspersons to manage the Engineering activities within budget, deliver on time and maintaining a high quality of engineering.
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Lead Engineer Primary

<div>Leverage your technical leadership and join a well-established and renowned Emirati construction company, recognized for delivering complex power and energy infrastructure projects across the UAE and the wider GCC region.
 As a Cost Control Engineer &ndash; Transmission &amp; Substation Projects (up to 400 kV), you will play a key role in monitoring, analyzing, and controlling project costs across EHV substations, overhead transmission lines, and underground cable projects. You will ensure accurate budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost reporting throughout the full project lifecycle, supporting informed decision-making and safeguarding project profitability.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Accountabilities</h2><ul><li>
Preparing and monitoring project budgets, Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS), and control accounts.</li><li>
Tracking actual costs versus budgeted costs across labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and overheads.</li><li>
Reviewing procurement requests, subcontractor invoices, and material purchases to ensure cost alignment.</li><li>
Preparing monthly cost reports, cash flow statements, and updated cost forecasts.</li><li>
Analyzing deviations and providing early warnings on potential overruns and risk exposures.</li><li>
Developing and maintaining cost control procedures, reports, and documentation.</li><li>
Coordinating with Planning Engineers to align cost and schedule data (Earned Value Analysis).</li><li>
Supporting variation orders and claims through detailed cost impact assessments.</li><li>
Working closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>
Ensuring compliance with client reporting standards (TRANSCO, DEWA, ADDC, ADNOC, etc.).</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience</h2>
We Are Looking For:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Engineering (Electrical / Civil) or Finance with technical exposure</li><li>
Minimum 5 years of cost control experience in transmission &amp; substation projects (up to 400 kV)</li><li>
Experience across Substations, OHL, and UGC projects</li><li>
Strong knowledge of EPC cost elements, budgeting, forecasting &amp; cash-flow management</li><li>
Familiar with BOQs, contracts, procurement &amp; subcontracting processes</li><li>
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (mandatory)</li><li>
Experience with SAP / Oracle ERP (preferred)</li><li>
Basic knowledge of Primavera P6 (advantage)</li><li>
Previous UAE / GCC utility sector experience (highly desirable)</li><li>
Strong analytical &amp; reporting skills</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple project budgets under pressure</li><li>
Fluency in English (Arabic is an advantage)</li></ul></div>

Cost Control Engineer - Transmission & Substation | UAE

<div>Leverage your technical leadership and join a well-established and renowned Emirati construction company, recognized for delivering complex power and energy infrastructure projects across the UAE and the wider GCC region.
As a Quantity Surveyor ,You will be responsible to manage all quantity surveying, cost estimation, billing, and contract administration activities for EHV Substations (400/220/132 kV), Overhead Transmission Line (OHL) works, and Underground Cable (UGC) projects up to 400 kV, ensuring cost compliance, commercial control, and accurate financial reporting.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Accountabilities</h2><ul><li>
Prepare and review BOQs, cost estimates, and quantity take-offs for substation, OHL, and cable projects.</li><li>
Manage monthly progress valuations, interim payment applications, and final accounts.</li><li>
Conduct site measurements, verify subcontractor works, and certify invoices.</li><li>
Review and evaluate variation orders (VOs), claims, and change requests with proper documentation.</li><li>
Maintain updated cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and commercial dashboards.</li><li>
Analyze project budgets versus actual expenditures and highlight deviations.</li><li>
Support tendering activities with accurate pricing, material take-offs, and supplier rate comparisons.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with contract terms, pricing schedules, and project specifications.</li><li>
Coordinate with engineering, planning, and procurement teams to validate quantities and costs.</li><li>
Assist in preparing contractual correspondence and supporting EOT/claim submissions.</li><li>
Liaise with clients, consultants, and subcontractors on commercial matters.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience</h2>
We Are Looking For: 
 
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Electrical Engineering, or relevant field.</li><li>
 Minimum 3&ndash;5 years QS experience in: Substation projects (400/220/132 kV), OHL transmission works (up to 400 kV), Underground cable projects (up to 400 kV)</li><li>
Strong understanding of civil and electrical quantities related to transmission projects.</li><li>
Familiar with excavation, foundations, cable works, tower erection, and substation structures.</li><li>
Knowledge of tendering procedures, contract clauses, and cost control principles.</li><li>
Experience using: AutoCAD for measurements (preferred), MS Excel (advanced), ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) &ndash; advantage</li><li>
Experience with UAE/GCC utility clients (TRANSCO, DEWA, ADDC, SEC, KAHRAMAA) is highly preferable.</li><li>
Strong analytical and negotiation skills.</li><li>
Excellent communication and documentation abilities.</li><li>
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.</li></ul></div>

Quantity Surveyor – Transmission & Substation | UAE

<div>Leverage your technical leadership and join a well-established and renowned Emirati construction company, recognized for delivering complex power and energy infrastructure projects across the UAE and the wider GCC region.
As a Project Planning Engineer ,You will be responsible to prepare, monitor, and control project schedules for EHV Substations (400/220/132 kV), Overhead Transmission Line (OHL) works, and Underground Cable (UGC) projects up to 400 kV, ensuring proper planning, forecasting, and reporting in line with project objectives.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Accountabilities</h2><ul><li>
Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6/MS Project for all phases&mdash;design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.</li><li>
Prepare baseline schedules, resource histograms, S-curves, manpower plans, and cash flow projections.</li><li>
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to update progress and identify delays.</li><li>
Track and report project progress, critical paths, and variances against baseline schedules.</li><li>
Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and schedule recovery plans.</li><li>
Analyze project risks, time impacts, and prepare EOT (Extension of Time) support documents when required.</li><li>
Review subcontractor schedules and ensure alignment with overall project plan.</li><li>
Attend project meetings and present schedule updates to management and clients.</li><li>
Support tendering teams with planning inputs, preliminary schedules, and resource estimates.</li><li>
Maintain planning documentation in compliance with client standards (e.g., TRANSCO, DEWA, ADDC, ADNOC).</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience</h2>
We Are Looking For: 
 
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Electrical Engineering.</li><li>
Minimum 5 years of planning experience in: Substation projects (400/220/132 kV), OHL transmission lines (up to 400 kV), Underground cable works (up to 400 kV)</li><li>
Experience using Primavera P6 (mandatory), MS Project, MS Excel &amp; PowerPoint</li><li>
Strong understanding of EHV project construction sequences (OHL, UGC, Substations).</li><li>
Knowledge of engineering deliverables, procurement cycles, and site workflows.</li><li>
Familiar with planning norms, productivity rates, and EPC project methodologies.</li><li>
Previous UAE/GCC utility project experience is highly desirable.</li><li>
Strong analytical and reporting skills.</li><li>
Excellent coordination and communication abilities.</li><li>
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.</li></ul></div>

Project Planning Engineer – Transmission & Substation | UAE

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