Electrical Secondary Design Engineer(Substation) - UAE - L1📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Hudson IT and Manpower is seeking an experienced Electrical Secondary Design Engineer specializing in substations for a full-time position. This role is integral to supporting both the pre-bid and execution phases of substation projects. The engineer will be responsible for developing detailed control, protection, and automation designs, ensuring adherence to international standards, and collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver optimized, cost-effective, and technically compliant solutions. The position is located in Ras Al Khair, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, and requires a professional with a strong background in substation secondary design and project execution methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Review Request for Quotations (RFQs), tender specifications, and client documents to define control, protection, and automation requirements.
• Prepare preliminary drawings, including overall Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), protection SLDs, and SCADA/communication architecture diagrams.
• Estimate control and protection scope, including control relay panel counts, relay types and quantities, power, control, and fiber optic (FO) cable quantities based on voltage levels, and terminal and I/O card requirements.
• Define typical schematics and wiring philosophies in accordance with relevant standards and past project experiences.
• Provide essential technical inputs to proposals, costing, and procurement teams for Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and bid pricing.
• Recommend appropriate relay and protection scheme selections based on technical specifications, grid codes, and cost-efficiency considerations.
• Propose cost-optimized design solutions while maintaining full technical compliance.
• Coordinate with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and vendors to obtain budgetary quotations, conduct compliance checks, and assess feasibility.
• Support the preparation of technical offers, bid clarifications, deviation lists, and compliance matrices.
• Develop detailed secondary engineering drawings, including control & protection SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, inter-trip and interlocking logic diagrams, relay settings for all types, CT/PT sizing calculations and time-current characteristics, cable schedules and termination details, panel general arrangement (GA) drawings, board formation, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Create SCADA & telecommunication architecture and interface diagrams.
• Deliver detailed engineering for protection systems (line, transformer, busbar, breaker failure, etc.), metering & control circuits, Bay Control Units (BCUs), relays, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), and Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs).
• Select and specify relays, SCADA, and control equipment according to client and project requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, IEEE, IS, and CEA/CBIP standards, as well as specific utility codes.
• Collaborate effectively with civil, mechanical, fire protection, CCTV, communication, and project teams to ensure integrated designs.
• Prepare BOQ and provide technical datasheets to support procurement activities.
• Participate in design reviews, client meetings, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)/Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) of panels, and provide support during commissioning as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Power Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 7 to 12 years of experience specifically in secondary engineering design for substation projects.
• A strong understanding of transmission project execution methodologies.
• Knowledge of basic civil engineering principles is preferred.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in software such as ETAP, Siemens DIGSI, Schneider EcoStruxure Power Commission, ABB PCM600 / GE EnerVista, Siemens SICAM PAS / SICAM SCC, ABB MicroSCADA, and GridWorX.
• In-depth knowledge of standards and codes including IEC, IS, IEEE, and CEA / CBIP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively interface with multi-disciplinary teams.
• A detail-oriented approach with a strong focus on compliance and cost optimization.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position with Hudson IT and Manpower, located in Ras Al Khair, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 5-10 years of experience in secondary engineering design for substations.