Associate Director - Electrical(Power Networks)

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WSP ME in Abu Dhabi seeks an Associate Director Electrical for Power Transmission & Distribution to lead the Electrical Discipline on EHV substation projects from 132 kV to 400 kV, focusing on 220 kV and above, using AIS and GIS. This role blends technical leadership, client management, bids and people development, guiding concepts to construction, design reviews, BOQs. Requirements: Electrical Engineering degree, 15 to 20 years in senior Middle East capital projects, primary and secondary detailed engineering, SLDs, protection, grounding and BOQs; AutoCAD, ETAP, PSS/E, ASPEN proficiency; ME utilities familiarity with DEWA, TAQA, ADDC, SEC is advantageous. Travel as needed. Tips: tailor your CV to highlight EHV delivery, leadership, and bid success; quantify results; show client-facing and mentoring experience; align with tender specs.

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WSP ME team has ambitions to significantly expand our energy team. We are seeking a Technical Expert with core expertise in Electrical domain with proven experience on HV Sub-stations while working on Power Transmission & Distribution Projects. The incumbent would be a proven leader with strong technical expertise who will be managing electrical team, enable timely and quality delivery of projects and act as the front face to our key clients in Middle East. 

Role relating to Associate Technical Director– Electrical for Power Transmission & Distribution projects.
This includes (but not limited to):

• This role includes overall leadership of Electrical Discipline which will entail technical leadership responsibilities including client management, project delivery, bids & proposals & people management (mentoring, training, team growth) etc. 
• The candidate should have strong technical knowledge in both primary & secondary detailed engineering of EHV substations and subject matter expert at least one of them.
• Expertise in conceptual engineering drawings & designs (calculations), BOQs for Extra High Voltage (EHV) projects, covering both Air Insulated Substations (AIS) and Gas Insulated Substations (GIS), ranging from 132 kV up to 400kV (with a particular emphasis on 220 kV voltages and above).
• Perform design review for electrical deliverables related to T&D projects while acting as a lead and directly interfacing with clients.
• Manage a team of engineers and designers in carrying out electrical design review and basic engineering works including sizing calculations, layouts, BOQ and provide necessary technical inputs to designers, procurement assistance in compliance with tender specifications and design basis, within budgeted man-hour and project schedules.
• Candidate shall have expertise in basic design/review of electrical substation facilities including Single Line Diagram, Protection Single Line diagram, General Arrangement layout, Sectional Layout, Erection key diagram, Direct Stroke Lightning protection, LT AC/DC diagrams, Lighting, ground mat design, Power One Line diagram, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, Panel GA drawing, BOM of P&C Panel, LT AC/DC diagrams.
• Preparation of project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installation.
• Experience of conducting feasibility studies, conceptual design report (CDR), design reviews and monitoring the site supervision work on OE roles.
• Delivery of accurate and thorough designs that will meet industry standards and specifications, and meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability.
• Review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.
  Resolving site queries during the construction phase of projects.
• Maintaining complete project documentation with respect to substation design and construction, including all completion packages, as-built requirements and return data information.
• Making and maintaining appropriate commitments to project teams and coordinating design activities with multi-disciplined project team members.
• Assist in the preparation of technical inquiry requests (Inquiry Requisitions) to vendors, participate in the technical evaluation of vendor bid offers. Partake in Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), review vendor drawings and documents. Review design calculations, ensure vendor equipment specifications meet with client equipment specifications and are within budgeted costs.
• Lead the proposal and bidding work for all power & network related projects.
• Collaborate with WSP offices and GCC team for successful delivery of the PT&D projects.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.
• Engage in training sessions and meetings dedicated to addressing targeted organizational initiatives.
• Ability to lead the projects and deal the client with hands on experience in project management processes/activities.
• Willingness to visit client offices/project sites in ME as and when required.
   

• Possess a Graduate or Post Graduate Degree in Electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• 15-20 years of experience of working in a lead role on large size capital projects in Middle East.
• Familiarity with software tools like Auto CAD, ETAP, PSS/E, ASPEN will be an added advantage.
• Experience of working on projects with Middle East Utilities like TAQA/ADDC/SEC/NGSA/DEWA will be strong differentiator.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

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