Senior Expert - Electrical HV

Purpose of this job:

To lead grid related and other electrical technical and technoeconomic issues of Masdars Clean Energy (CE) projects including preparing and agreeing project specifications budgets and timescales with contractors clients or other stakeholders related to any renewable energy technology.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver technical support on various grid related matters such as grid connection and basic electrical design of renewable energy plants. 
• Manage project activities within the electrical engineering team for CE projects.
• Design the most cost optimized solution for High Voltage stream for various renewable transactions.
• Develop accurate and effective screening methodology for projects which are in the DD phase and perform detailed project screening.
• Perform general design review verify component sizing and calculations and check design proposals

Performing design work on projects during development phase:

• Conduct the preliminary and concept electrical HV interfacing design work such as substations overhead transmission lines MV & EHV Cables SCADA DCS Remote End Modifications and for other technical or electrical components of PV CSP Wind BESS WastetoEnergy Projects. 
• Liaise with supervisory personnel contractors and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures complaints and construction problems in regard to the development of detailed designs for various assigned CE projects 
• Deliver extensive support to Project Delivery team for Project planning Scheduling Monitoring Control and Resources Management for Electrical scope in Renewable and WastetoEnergy projects of various nature.

Preparation of electrical related chapters in Request for Proposal (RfP) and tender documents:

• Prepare and defining the technical requirements for RfP/tender documents for both Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors Owners Engineer and Project Management Consultants. 
• Demonstrate thorough familiarity in international design codes and standards procurement construction
• Take to lead in the evaluation relating to technical aspects (electrical / technology) to the agreed Masdar standards and general codes of practice for received bids from Vendors
• Develop technical evaluation matrix defining the selection criteria of technical consultants
• Manage EPC contract activities relating to various electrical aspects such as cabling substations transformers switch yards over headline and overall grid connections Substation Control & Monitoring System (SCMS) DCS System Remote End Modification etc.
• Ensure clear incorporation and definition of all electrical requirements in the contracts with the relevant contractors for the HV electrical operation of any renewable energy projects of Masdar CE

Contracting and supervision of electrical consultants for power projects:

• Review technical design of drawings and documents during implementation phase.
• Prepare scope of work Hazardous Area Classification technical evaluation and for major maintenance (MM) activities
• Ensure effective communication with technical advisors maintaining a costeffective attitude and in compliance with Masdars operating procedures
• Build and maintain a network of relevant contacts to support daily activities and longterm objectives of the team.
• Engage with and monitor relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure adequate knowledge transfer and completion of services as per agreed parameters.
• Apply consistent approaches/discipline and standardized forms in line with relevant policies processes and procedures.
• Prepare relevant reports and updates as required and to the desired standard.
• Provide management information as and when required by the line manager this includes the production and timely provision of accurate reports in line with reporting schedules. Compliance with information security policies procedures and requirements at all times

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or any other related field
• Masters Degree in Engineering is an asset
• Chartered Engineer status e.g. (e.g. IET EUR Ing PEng) is desirable

Preferred Experience:

• 6 years of engineering experience within the renewable energy sector specifically in solar and wind power plants or equivalent experience
• 10 years of engineering experience within Utility Oil & Gas Consultancy and Manufacturing Industries or equivalent experience
• Experience with grid integration of Conventional (Coal Thermal Power Plant) / Oil & Gas Industry (ADNOC) / (Renewable) energy plants

Experienced in ETAP Dig Silent AutoCAD Primavera

Additional Information :

JobSpecific Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Conventional Oil & Gas Renewables Strong knowledge of engineering principles
• Knowledge of traditional energy industry
• Exceptional communication skills and able to work in a dynamic fast paced diverse environment.
• Ability to prioritize actions and work within a diverse team
• Able to negotiate and influence
• Project administration and legal knowledge
• Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced diverse environment

Masdar is one of the worlds fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.

As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAEs vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested or committed to invest in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.

Masdar unites the UAEs three energy champions Mubadala ADNOC and TAQA and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.

Promoting innovation in solar wind energy storage wastetoenergy and geothermal energy Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneeringprojects using cuttingedge clean energy technologies that are commercially viable and bankable.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract