Electrical Primary Design Engineer – HV/EHV AIS/GIS Substations
Job in
Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Listed on 2026-10-16
Listing for:
POWERCHINA Jiangxi Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd - Dubai Branch
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Dubai, UAE
Company: POWERCHINA Jiangxi Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd.
Department: Engineering & Design Center
Vacancy: 1 Position
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the OpportunityWe are looking for an experienced Electrical Primary Design Engineer to join our Dubai-based Engineering & Design Center.
This role focuses on HV/EHV AIS/GIS Substation Primary Design and Detailed Engineering
, supporting international EPC power infrastructure projects across the Middle East and Africa.
- Perform primary electrical design and detailed engineering for HV/EHV AIS/GIS substations.
- Prepare Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), General Arrangement Drawings (GAs), equipment layouts, sections, elevations and busbar arrangements.
- Develop cable routing, earthing/grounding and lightning protection designs.
- Perform electrical clearance checks, grounding calculations and lightning protection calculations.
- Select and specify HV equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors, CTs, VTs/PTs and surge arresters.
- Prepare technical specifications, equipment datasheets, BOQs/MTOs and engineering documentation.
- Review vendor drawings and technical submissions.
- Coordinate design interfaces with Protection & Control, SCADA, Telecom and Civil Engineering teams.
- Provide engineering support during construction, testing and commissioning.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on HV/MV/EHV Substation Primary Electrical Design experience.
- Proven experience in AIS/GIS Substation Primary Design and Detailed Engineering
. - Strong knowledge of equipment layouts, SLDs, electrical clearances, earthing and lightning protection.
- Practical experience in HV equipment selection and technical specifications.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with ETAP or equivalent engineering software.
- Good understanding of IEC/IEEE standards.
- Good command of English.
- Experience in 132kV, 220kV and 400kV substations
. - UAE/GCC substation EPC design experience.
- Experience with DEWA, TAQA/TRANSCO, EtihadWE, SEWA or other GCC utilities.
- Candidates currently based in the UAE are preferred.
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