Electrical Secondary Design Engineer(Substation) - UAE - L1

Secondary Design Engineer (Substation)

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Job Overview

Secondary Design Engineer

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.

Qualifications & Experience

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

• secondary engineering design

• 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.