Electrical Secondary Design Engineer(Substation) - UAE - L1

Secondary Design Engineer (Substation)

Location: UAE Experience Required: 7–12 years

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Secondary Design Engineer to support pre-bid and execution phases of substation projects. The role involves preparing detailed control, protection, and automation designs, ensuring compliance with international standards, and coordinating across engineering disciplines to deliver optimized, cost-effective, and technically compliant solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Bid Design

Review RFQs, tender specifications, and client documents for control, protection, and automation requirements.

Prepare preliminary drawings: overall SLDs, protection SLDs, SCADA/communication architecture diagrams.

Estimate control and protection scope, including:

Control relay panel counts

Relay types/models and quantities

Power, control, and FO cable quantities (as per voltage levels)

Terminal and I/O card requirements

Define typical schematics and wiring philosophies based on standards/past projects.

Provide technical inputs to proposals, costing, and procurement teams for BOQ and bid pricing.

Recommend relay and protection scheme selection based on technical specifications, grid codes, and cost efficiency.

Suggest cost-optimized design solutions while ensuring technical compliance.

Coordinate with OEMs/vendors for budgetary quotations, compliance checks, and feasibility.

Support preparation of:

Technical offers

Bid clarifications

Deviation lists

Compliance matrices

Execution Phase

Develop detailed secondary engineering drawings, including:

Control & protection SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams

Inter-trip and interlocking logic diagrams

Relay settings (all types)

CT/PT sizing calculations and time-current characteristics

Cable schedules and termination details

Panel GA drawings, board formation & BOM

SCADA & telecommunication architecture/interface diagrams

Deliver detailed engineering for:

Protection systems (line, transformer, busbar, breaker failure, etc.)

Metering & control circuits

Bay Control Units (BCUs), relays, RTUs, and IEDs

Select and specify relays, SCADA, and control equipment based on client/project needs.

Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, IS, and CEA/CBIP standards and utility codes.

Collaborate with civil, mechanical, fire protection, CCTV, communication, and project teams for integrated designs.

Prepare BOQ and support procurement with technical datasheets.

Participate in design reviews, client meetings, FAT/SAT of panels, and support commissioning when required.

Requirements: Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Power Engineering (or equivalent).

7–12 years of experience in secondary engineering design for substation projects.

Strong understanding of transmission project execution methodologies.

Knowledge of basic civil engineering (preferred).

Technical Skills

Software Proficiency:

ETAP

Siemens DIGSI

Schneider EcoStruxure Power Commission

ABB PCM600 / GE EnerVista

Siemens SICAM PAS / SICAM SCC

ABB MicroSCADA

GridWorX

Knowledge of Standards & Codes:

IEC

IS

IEEE

CEA / CBIP

Key Attributes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to interface with multi-disciplinary teams.

Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance and cost optimization.

Excellent communication and client-facing skills.