HV Electrical Engineer

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
2. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in HV electrical projects, testing, commissioning, operation, or maintenance.
3. Strong practical experience with:
   • HV transformers
   • HV switchgear
   • Power distribution systems
   • HV power cables
   • Protection and control systems
   • Testing and commissioning equipment
4. Good knowledge and practical experience with HV Permit-to-Work (PTW) procedures.
5. Previous experience as an Authorized Receiving Authority (RA) or equivalent is highly preferred.
6. Strong knowledge of HV safety, isolation procedures, earthing, switching operations, protection systems, and electrical standards.
7. Candidates with current or previous approvals/authorizations from DEWA, TAQA, or equivalent UAE electrical authorities/utilities will be highly preferred.
8. Previous UAE or GCC HV project experience is preferred.
9. Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
10. Experience in HV testing and commissioning of transformers, cables, switchgear, and protection systems.
11. Experience with HV energization and shutdown activities.
12. Experience working with UAE electrical authorities/utilities.
13. Valid UAE driving license is an advantage.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Manage and supervise HV electrical works, including power distribution systems, transformers, HV switchgear, power cables, and associated equipment.
• Perform and coordinate testing and commissioning of HV transformers, power cables, switchgear, protection systems, and other HV equipment.
• Ensure proper implementation of HV Permit-to-Work (PTW) procedures, isolation, switching, and electrical safety requirements.
• Coordinate HV switching operations, equipment isolation, earthing, and restoration activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Review and ensure compliance with approved electrical drawings, method statements, inspection and test plans, and applicable standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot HV electrical faults and provide appropriate technical solutions.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and relevant authorities during project execution, testing, and commissioning.
• Ensure all HV works are carried out in accordance with UAE/GCC regulations, safety standards, and project requirements.
• Maintain proper testing, commissioning, inspection, and HV operational records.
• Support authority inspections, approvals, energization, and handover activities.

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