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