Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive designs and layouts for HV substations considering factors like available space safety requirements and environmental considerations.
• Optimize the layout to maximize efficiency and accessibility for maintenance and operation.
• Select appropriate HV substation components including transformers switchgear circuit breakers and associated equipment but also conductors clamp insulators and other necessary material for the overall integration based on project requirements and specifications.
• Ensure that component selection aligns with safety and performance standards.
• Ensure strict compliance with industry standards codes and regulations related to HV substations such as IEEE IEC and local grid codes.
• Stay updated on evolving standards and incorporate necessary changes into designs.
• Collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines such as Protection Control & Automation Engineers Civil/Structural Engineers and Electrical Systems Engineers to achieve seamless integration of substation components.
• Coordinate with project managers sourcing & procurement to ensure alignment with project timelines and budgets.
• Identify potential risks associated with substation designs and propose mitigation strategies.
• Conduct risk assessments to ensure the safety and reliability of the substation.
• Create detailed design documentation including drawings specifications and technical reports.
• Provide regular progress reports to project stakeholders and management.

Required qualification:

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a related field. A masters degree is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the design of HV substations (5 years in KSA with SEC is preferable)
• Experience with CAD software Autodesk CAD tools Revit BIM360 ACC and substation design tools is a plus
• Fluency in English

• The legal right to work in KSA without company sponsorship or time restriction.

• KSA National preferred

Desired qualification

• In-depth knowledge of HV substation design principles industry standards and regulations.
• Familiarity with protection and control systems is advantageous.
• Proficiency in using design and simulation calculation software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure designs meet safety performance sustainability and compliance requirements.
• Basic project management skills including the ability to manage priorities meet deadlines and adapt to changing project requirements

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