# Substation Civil Design Engineer – Power Substation Projects — POWERCHINA Jiangxi Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd - Dubai Branch

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Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 12,000 to 18,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-06
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## Description

Substation Civil Design Engineer – Power Substation Projects

Location: Dubai, UAE

Department: Engineering – Dubai Design Hub

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Power / Substation / EPC Engineering

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Substation Civil Design Engineer to join our Dubai Design Hub, supporting power substation projects across the Middle East, Africa and other international markets.

This is a design-focused engineering position for candidates with proven civil design experience in HV/EHV power substations.

The successful candidate must have hands-on experience in the civil design of AIS and/or GIS substations, preferably at 132kV, 220kV or 400kV voltage levels.

Substation civil design experience is mandatory.

Candidates whose experience is mainly in buildings, general infrastructure, site construction, supervision or QA/QC without actual substation design experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Perform civil design and engineering for HV/EHV AIS and GIS power substations.

Prepare and review substation general civil layouts and site development drawings.

Carry out civil design for:

Site grading and earthworks

Internal and access roads

Pavement and hardstanding areas

Stormwater and surface drainage systems

Underground utilities and service networks

Cable trenches, cable routes and pits

Boundary walls, fencing and gates

Prepare and/or coordinate civil and structural design for:

Power transformer foundations

GIS/AIS equipment foundations

Control and switchgear buildings

Equipment support structures

Gantries and steel structures

Cable trenches and associated structures

Other substation-related civil works

Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, technical specifications, BOQs and other design deliverables.

Coordinate civil design interfaces with Primary, Secondary, Electrical and MEP engineering teams.

Review vendor drawings and technical documents for civil and structural interfaces.

Ensure designs comply with project specifications, applicable international standards and client/utility requirements.

Provide engineering support during design review, technical clarification and EPC project execution.

Mandatory Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Proven professional experience in civil design for HV/EHV power substations.

Hands-on design experience with AIS and/or GIS substations.

Experience with 132kV, 220kV and/or 400kV substations is strongly preferred.

Strong understanding of:

Substation civil layout

Site grading

Roads and paving

Drainage

Underground utilities

Cable trenches

Transformer and electrical equipment foundations

Strong proficiency in AutoCAD.

Ability to independently prepare and review civil engineering drawings and design deliverables.

Good understanding of multidisciplinary coordination within power substation projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with power EPC contractors, engineering consultants or utility substation projects.

UAE / GCC substation project experience is highly preferred.

Candidates currently based in the UAE will be given preference.

Experience with Civil 3D, Revit and/or BIM is an advantage.

Experience working on major utility/client substation projects is an advantage.

Important – Please Read Before Applying

This position requires actual civil DESIGN experience on power substations.

Your CV should clearly demonstrate your involvement in projects such as:

132kV / 220kV / 400kV AIS/GIS Substations

and civil design activities including:

Substation Layout | Grading | Drainage | Roads | Transformer Foundations | GIS/AIS Equipment Foundations | Cable Trenches | Underground Utilities | Control Buildings

General building, infrastructure or construction/site experience alone is NOT sufficient for this position.

Candidates are encouraged to clearly indicate in their CV:

pengfeifei-jxdj@powerchina.cn abiya-jxdj@powerchina.cn

Project Name | Voltage Level | AIS/GIS | Client/Utility | Civil Design Scope

Application

Qualified candidates with relevant power substation civil design experience are invited to apply with an updated CV.

Please ensure your substation projects and specific civil design responsibilities are clearly highlighted in your application.

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## Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Proven professional experience in civil design for HV/EHV power substations. Hands-on design experience with AIS and/or GIS substations. Experience with 132kV, 220kV and/or 400kV substations is strongly preferred. Strong understanding of: Substation civil layout; Site grading; Roads and paving; Drainage; Underground utilities; Cable trenches; Transformer and electrical equipment foundations. Strong proficiency in AutoCAD. Ability to independently prepare and review civil engineering drawings and design deliverables. Good understanding of multidisciplinary coordination within power substation projects.

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