Electrical Engineer – Overhead Transmission Lines (OHL)

Job Title: Electrical Engineer – Overhead Transmission Lines (OHL or OHTL) Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates (ON SITE) Employment Type: Full-Time We are recruiting on behalf of a leading international engineering consultancy delivering major power transmission infrastructure projects across the Middle East. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Extra High Voltage (EHV) and High Voltage (HV) Overhead Transmission Line (OHL) projects to join a high-profile transmission and distribution team working on utility-scale infrastructure. Key Responsibilities • Lead the site supervision of EHV/HV Overhead Transmission Line (OHL) construction projects. • Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, and international quality standards. • Supervise all phases of transmission line construction, including: • Tower foundation works • Tower erection • Conductor stringing • OPGW installation • Earthing systems • Review contractor method statements, technical submittals, and construction schedules. • Monitor construction progress, quality, safety, and compliance with project requirements. • Coordinate with contractors, consultants, clients, and utility stakeholders. • Attend technical, progress, and coordination meetings. • Review inspection reports, quality documentation, and close out NCRs. • Support testing, commissioning, energization, and project handover activities. • Review contractor progress claims, quantities, and variation orders where required. • Promote and enforce high Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards across the project. Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. • Minimum 12 years of experience in electrical engineering. • At least 8 years in Resident Engineer or senior site supervision positions. • Extensive experience in EHV/HV Overhead Transmission Line (OHL) projects. • Proven experience on 400kV, 220kV and/or 132kV transmission line projects. • Strong construction supervision experience within engineering consultancy environments. • Experience working on utility transmission infrastructure projects. • Previous experience with UAE utility projects is highly desirable. • Excellent knowledge of transmission line construction methodologies and site management. • Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. • Fluent English. Preferred Experience Candidates with previous experience delivering projects for major transmission utilities in the UAE or GCC will be highly regarded. What We Offer • Opportunity to work on large-scale power transmission infrastructure projects. • Long-term career development with an internationally recognized engineering consultancy. • Collaborative and multicultural working environment. • Competitive salary and benefits package. Show more Show less

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Minimum 12 years of experience in electrical engineering. At least 8 years in Resident Engineer or senior site supervision positions. Extensive experience in EHV/HV Overhead Transmission Line (OHL) projects. Proven experience on 400kV, 220kV and/or 132kV transmission line projects. Strong construction supervision experience within engineering consultancy environments. Experience working on utility transmission infrastructure projects. Previous experience with UAE utility projects is highly desirable. Excellent knowledge of transmission line construction methodologies and site management. Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Fluent English.

Lead the site supervision of EHV/HV Overhead Transmission Line (OHL) construction projects. Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, and international quality standards. Supervise all phases of transmission line construction, including: tower foundation works, tower erection, conductor stringing, OPGW installation, earthing systems. Review contractor method statements, technical submittals, and construction schedules. Monitor construction progress, quality, safety, and compliance with project requirements. Coordinate with contractors, consultants, clients, and utility stakeholders. Attend technical, progress, and coordination meetings. Review inspection reports, quality documentation, and close out NCRs. Support testing, commissioning, energization, and project handover activities. Review contractor progress claims, quantities, and variation orders where required. Promote and enforce high Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards across the project.