Deputy SM – Wind & Civil

This document defines the minimum and preferred recruitment requirements for hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer responsible for electrical engineering governance grid integration construction support commissioning and operational readiness of utility-scale renewable energy projects including Wind Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

The role applies to large-scale projects (typically >200 MW) and is intended for positions acting as Owner Owners Engineer or Electrical Technical Authority

Act as electrical technical authority for Wind Solar PV and BESS projects.

Define maintain and enforce Owner electrical standards design criteria and design philosophies.

Review challenge and approve EPC and OEM electrical designs studies specifications and calculations.

Oversee MV and HV electrical systems including substations transformers switchgear and export systems.

Lead grid connection activities including grid code compliance and coordination with utilities and TSOs.

Manage electrical interfaces between Wind Solar PV BESS substations transmission lines and SCADA systems.

Support procurement activities including technical evaluation of electrical equipment and suppliers.

Support construction commissioning testing energization and achievement of Commercial Operation Date (COD).

Provide electrical input to contractual commercial and technical risk management discussions.

Substation design with demonstrated experience in the design of high-voltage substations up to 400 kV or above included works on site for the construction..

Support Operation & Maintenance (O&M) and Asset Management teams post-COD including failure analysis and performance optimization

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering .

Technology-Specific Experience

Candidates should demonstrate strong experience in at least one technology; multi-technology profiles are preferred.

Wind

MV collector systems and turbine electrical interfaces

Wind farm substations and grid compliance

SCADA and plant control interfaces

Solar PV

DC/AC systems inverter technologies and MV stations

Grid code compliance and performance testing

SCADA and plant control interfaces

BESS

PCS EMS/BMS transformers and protection schemes

Electrical safety concepts and commissioning

Integration with PV and/or Wind plants

SCADA and plant control interfaces

Hybrid Systems

Hybrid plants integrating Wind Solar PV and BESS at plant and grid level

Technical Competencies

Power system studies: load flow short circuit protection.

Electrical systems including MV/HV substations transformers switchgear and grid connection facilities.

Commissioning and performance testing.

Renewable energy plant electrical design principles.

Grid code compliance interconnection requirements and utility coordination

SCADA PPC EMS (Energy Management System) BMS (Batteries )and plant control systems.

Commissioning and testing procedures.

Reliability runs and performance tests.

Construction sequencing and critical path management.

Project controls including Primavera P6 or equivalent planning tools.

Risk management and mitigation planning.

Quality control and inspection test plans.

Interface management between multiple contractors and technologies.

Contractual and Commercial Experience

Candidates should demonstrate solid understanding of electrical project contracts including:

Electrical EPC Contracts

Supply and Installation Agreements

Electrical O&M Agreements

Grid Connection Agreements

Interface Agreements

Lender requirements and electrical technicals due diligence

Electrical performance guarantees

Liquidated damages

Delay damages

Force majeure and excusable delay provisions

Change order management

Claims management

Completion acceptance and electrical handover procedures

Health&Safety

Demonstrated commitment to Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) principles

Strong understanding of electrical safety risks associated with MV and HV systems including live equipment switching operations testing activities energisation and commissioning of Wind Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Ensure that EPC contractors OEMs and subcontractors fully comply with project HSE policies electrical safety procedures permit-to-work systems lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) requirements and site-specific safety rules.

Active participation in the preparation review and approval of Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Method Statements Risk Assessments and Electrical Switching Procedures related to electrical works.

Support and oversee safe energisation switching and commissioning activities ensuring proper coordination with site HSE teams grid operators and control room personnel.

Promote a strong safety culture and Zero Harm mindset leading by example and reinforcing safe working practices across multidisciplinary project teams.