Substation Specialist – High Voltage (400kV) - Saudi Arabia or UAE (multiple sites)

Substation Specialist – High Voltage (400k V) - Saudi Arabia or UAE (multiple sites)Substation Specialist – High Voltage (400k V) - Saudi Arabia or UAE (multiple sites)Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google We Connect Energy is a specialist recruitment and consulting firm focused on Upstream, Corporate, Low Carbon and Renewables sectors. Our mission is to connect the world's energy experts.Position Overview: Our client, a global energy major, is supporting a critical transmission infrastructure expansion in the Gulf region. To strengthen its field team, we are seeking experienced Substation Specialists with deep technical expertise in 400k V substations.This site-based role will oversee all aspects of substation construction, from reviewing contractor designs to supervising installation, testing, and commissioning. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with engineering standards, mitigating risks, and supporting project progress on the ground.Key Responsibilities: Supervise substation construction activities to ensure compliance with the EPC contract and project requirements.Lead technical discussions with contractors, resolve design or execution issues, and maintain site progress.Review engineering documentation: submittals, method statements, inspection plans, and RFIs.Coordinate testing, commissioning, and grid interface activities with the client and operator.Enforce HSE compliance and maintain accurate site records of non-conformities and remedial actions.Attend regular progress and coordination meetings, reporting on risks and status.Certify key milestones, material deliveries, and contractor invoicing linked to site progress.Candidate Requirements: Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of experience on large-scale high-voltage substation projects.Solid background in 400k V substation turnkey EPC execution, including design validation and field supervision.Strong HSE and QA/QC track record in live grid environments.Fluency in English (written and spoken); Arabic is a plus.Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders, ensuring smooth interface management.Gulf region experience and familiarity with local standards/regulations are preferred.Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at We Connect Energy by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Electrical Engineer” roles.Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Site Engineer – Electrical & ELV (MEP Project)Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 3 days ago Technician, Electrical (Electrical & Instrumentation)Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 days ago Site Engineer (Electrical / Mechanical / ELV)Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 3 days ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 4 weeks ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 4 days ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 days ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 days ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 days ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 days ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 week ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 day ago Fresh graduated Electrical Engineer (UAE National)Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 4 days ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 11 hours ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 4 days ago2025 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Internship MV Switchgear Installation Engineer- Abu Dhabi, UAESenior Electrical Engineer – Team Lead & Business Development Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 3 days ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 5 days ago Switchgear Installation Supervisor - UAE, Oil Fields Abu Dhabi Field Protection Engineer- Abu Dhabi, UAEAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 3 days ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 4 days ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 week ago Avionics Engineer – Redundancy & Flight Control Systems Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 days ago Senior Electrical Engineer-Facilities Maintenance Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 days ago Commissioning Engineer (MV/LV Switchgear & Protection)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr