Project Engineering Manager - Substation

Position Details Field Details BU EDRC (Substation) Work Location UAE Job Role Project Engineering Manager – Substation Reports To Head of Engineering Reportees Design Lead (Primary), Design Lead (Secondary), Vendor Engineering Lead Minimum Qualification B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering Experience 17–20 years (Experience in PV plants, BESS plants, Substations; working with leading contractors; knowledge of GOST, Uzbekistan Local Practices, IEC standards) Languages Russian & English Objective As a Project Engineering Manager (PEM), the individual shall ensure that all engineering activities of the project are executed within the stipulated time, meeting both quality and cost requirements. The PEM shall ensure adherence to the L2 schedule, work on optimizations and alternate solutions, and drive quick delivery with a positive margin. The role includes inter‑discipline coordination (PV, BESS, OHTL, Civil, Structural, MEP & Instrumentation), as well as work allocation and man‑hours planning across project roles. Key Responsibilities Planning & Coordination • Plan, schedule, assign work, establish priorities, and ensure timely completion as per specifications. • Coordinate with all discipline engineering teams and resolve engineering conflicts. • Balance depth of engineering analysis with time and cost constraints. • Coordinate with Remote Engineering Office, Local Consultants, ACWA, NEGU, and local authorities for engineering approvals. • Coordinate with the Project Planning Manager to align engineering deliveries with the project schedule. • Conduct regular project review meetings to ensure schedule adherence. • Conduct internal review meetings for resource optimization and productivity enhancement. Engineering Review & Approvals • Review engineering documents prepared by the Remote Engineering Office and assign them to Local Adaptation Consultants for translation and compliance with local standards. • Review designs, calculations, and drawings; ensure timely submissions and client approvals. • Review non‑conformance and concession reports. • Review drawings prepared by Design Engineers and Draughtspersons. • Ensure BIM implementation in projects. Vendor & Procurement Support • Clarify vendor‑related issues and ensure timely delivery of materials to site. • Support Supply Chain Management in resolving procurement issues and finalizing vendor engineering orders. • Review vendor evaluations against client technical specifications. • Ensure issuance of Manufacturing Clearance through effective communication with suppliers. • Provide post‑tender clarifications to the Contracts team after vendor discussions. Site & Field Engineering Support • Provide technical support to the construction and commissioning teams. • Support site execution teams on design‑related issues and commercial matters. • Review critical issues and procedural delays related to equipment design. BOQ, Estimation & Documentation • Enable and review accurate estimation for Bill of Materials. • Support BOQ preparation, review of pre‑bid offers, and technical submissions. • Highlight additional/variation scope to the client with proper documentation. • Maintain project‑specific EDRC deliverables in a structured file server. Leadership & Team Management • Lead and manage Design Leads, Design Engineers, and Draughtspersons. • Promote independent actions to improve operational efficiency and customer relations. • Resolve conflicts between engineers and customers to achieve mutual satisfaction. • Monitor and guide the team on lessons learned from ongoing/executed projects. • Communicate and clarify deliverable lists and resource requirements with the client. Technical Expertise The PEM must possess strong expertise in primary and secondary engineering for substation projects, including: Substation Engineering • Thorough understanding of GIS/AIS substation design up to 500 kV. • Experience in PV/BESS plant engineering and AIS substations (preferred). • Mandatory experience working in Uzbekistan, with preference for candidates experienced in obtaining approvals from NEGU and local authorities. Equipment Knowledge • Proficiency in selection of: • Power Transformers • Reactors • Circuit Breakers • Disconnectors • Instrument Transformers Design Expertise • Substation primary & secondary design including: • Earthing • Lighting • Lightning Protection • Cabling • Civil/MEP/Instrumentation interfaces • Schemes, Wiring Diagrams • SCADA & Control Systems Project Execution Knowledge • Experience leading projects across different geographies, clients, and utilities. • Understanding of contractual technical requirements. • Strong interviewing and team‑assessment skills. Operating Network Internal • Head of Engineering • Inter‑discipline Heads • Project Execution Team • Supply Chain Management • Quality Team • Contracts Team External • Customers (Engineering Teams) • Client (Project Management Team) • Vendors (Engineering & Quality Teams) • Government Authorities (NEGU, Ministry of Construction) Key Value Drivers • On‑Time Delivery (Schedule Adherence) • Timely Approval of SLA for Engineering Services • Man‑Hour Management • Support for Monthly Invoicing • Savings through Quality & Cost Optimization • Skill Development • Digitalization • Successor Development • Standardization & Efficiency Improvement • Productivity (Man‑Hours Utilization) • Strike Rate of Bids Submitted (if applicable) Software Skills Required • Mandatory: General awareness of MS Office • Desirable: DIgSILENT, PSCAD, CYMGRD, Project Planning Tools Behavioural Attributes

Minimum Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Experience: 17–20 years in PV plants, BESS plants, Substations; experience working with leading contractors; knowledge of GOST, Uzbekistan Local Practices, IEC standards. Languages: Russian & English.

Key Responsibilities: Planning & Coordination – plan, schedule, assign work, establish priorities, ensure timely completion; coordinate with discipline engineering teams; balance depth of engineering analysis with time and cost; coordinate with Remote Engineering Office, Local Consultants, ACWA, NEGU, and local authorities for engineering approvals; align engineering deliveries with project schedule; conduct regular project review meetings and resource optimization. Engineering Review & Approvals – review engineering documents, designs, calculations, drawings; ensure timely submissions and client approvals; review non-conformance and concession reports; ensure BIM implementation. Vendor & Procurement Support – clarify vendor-related issues; support Supply Chain in resolving procurement issues; review vendor evaluations; ensure Manufacturing Clearance; provide post-tender clarifications. Site & Field Engineering Support – provide technical support to construction and commissioning teams; assist site execution on design-related issues and commercial matters; review critical issues. BOQ, Estimation & Documentation – enable and review estimation for BOM; support BOQ preparation, pre-bid/offers reviews, and technical submissions; document variations; maintain EDRC deliverables. Leadership & Team Management – lead Design Leads/Engineers/Draughtspersons; promote independent actions; resolve conflicts with clients; monitor lessons learned; communicate deliverables and resource requirements to client. Technical Expertise – Substation engineering (GIS/AIS up to 500 kV; PV/BESS plant engineering; local approvals with Uzbekistan NEGU/local authorities); Equipment knowledge (Power Transformers, Reactors, Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, Instrument Transformers); Design (Earthing, Lighting, Lightning Protection, Cabling, Civil/MEP/Instrumentation interfaces, Schemes/Wiring Diagrams, SCADA & Control Systems); Project Execution Knowledge – leading multi-geography projects, understanding contractual technical requirements; strong interviewing and team assessment. Software Skills – MS Office; Desirable: DIgSILENT, PSCAD, CYMGRD, Project Planning Tools.