Senior Electrical Engineer (HV/MV)

The Senior Electrical Engineer (MV/HV & Primary Substation) will represent the Client on site for all medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, including the Primary Substation located within the same plot as the factory. The role is critical to ensuring safe installation, testing, energization, and commissioning readiness of MV/HV systems supplying the factory.

Key Responsibilities

Client Representation & Strategic Oversight

• Act as the Client’s on-site electrical engineering and site management representative for MV, HV, and Primary Substation works.
  
• Provide technical leadership and client-side authority on all power supply, grid interface, and energization-related matters.
  
• Review and comment on MV/HV and substation designs, shop drawings, protection philosophies, method statements, and material submittals.
  
• Coordinate closely with the Controller / PMC company to align inspections, NCRs, and technical assessments.
  

MV / HV & Primary Substation Systems Oversight

• Oversee and monitor execution of MV/HV systems, including:
  
• Primary substation (HV/MV GIS or AIS)
  
• Power transformers
  
• MV switchgear (11kV / 33kV or project-specific voltage levels)
  
• Protection relays and protection coordination
  
• SCADA and control systems (electrical scope)
  
• MV/HV cable systems, duct banks, and terminations
  
• Interface with utility / grid authority
  
• Ensure alignment between the Primary Substation Contractor and the factory electrical installation for seamless commissioning.
  

Testing, Energization & Commissioning Readiness

• Witness and review testing and commissioning activities, including:
  
• Transformer testing.
  
• Protection relay testing and settings verification
  
• MV/HV cable testing
  
• Functional and interlock testing.
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
10+ years of experience in industrial or large-scale construction projects
Experience working in a client-side or Consultant role
Proven ability to review and oversee General Contractor electrical works
Experience working alongside PMC / Controller companies
Prior experience in Oman or GCC countries is an advantage