Substation Primary Design Engineer (HV/AIS/GIS)

Job Title

Substation Primary Design Engineer (HV/AIS/GIS)

Location: Dubai, UAE

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Substation Primary Design Engineer to support the engineering and delivery of high-voltage substation projects for utility-scale Solar PV and Power Transmission EPC projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for primary electrical design from tender stage through detailed engineering and construction support.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare primary engineering designs for AIS/GIS substations (33kV–400kV).
• Develop Single Line Diagrams (SLD), General Arrangement (GA), equipment layouts, busbar layouts, grounding layouts, and cable routing drawings.
• Perform equipment sizing and selection, including transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors, CTs, VTs/CVTs, surge arresters, busbars, and insulators.
• Prepare engineering calculations for electrical clearances, busbar sizing, earthing systems, conductor selection, and short-circuit requirements.
• Review client specifications, utility standards, tender documents, and technical requirements.
• Coordinate with Civil, Structural, Secondary Design, Protection & Control, Procurement, and Construction teams.
• Review vendor drawings, technical submittals, and equipment datasheets.
• Prepare BOQ, Material Take-Off (MTO), and technical documentation.
• Support project execution, design clarification, and site engineering during construction and commissioning.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with IEC standards, utility requirements, and project specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in HV/EHV Substation Primary Design.
• Experience in Solar PV, Power Transmission, Distribution, or EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of AIS and GIS substations.
• Good understanding of IEC standards and utility requirements.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Experience with Bentley Substation, Primtech, ETAP, CDEGS, or similar software is an advantage.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• GCC or international EPC project experience is preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Utility-scale Solar PV Projects
• Grid Connection Substations
• 110kV / 132kV / 220kV / 400kV Substations
• EPC Project Environment
• DEWA, TAQA, SEC, TRANSCO, or other utility standards are an advantage.

Work Location: In person