Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Secondary Systems (Protection & Control
POWERCHINA Jiangxi Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd - Dubai Branch · United Arab Emirates
Apply & track with Apply EdgeWE ARE HIRING | Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Secondary Systems (Protection & Control)📍 Location: Dubai, UAE🏢 POWERCHINA JEPCC – Middle East & Africa Regional HeadquartersPOWERCHINA JEPCC is expanding its engineering team in Dubai and is looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Secondary Systems (Protection & Control) to support our international Substation and Power EPC projects across the Middle East and Africa.We are particularly interested in candidates with strong hands-on experience in HV/EHV Substation Secondary Design, Protection & Control Engineering and international EPC projects.Key Responsibilities
- Perform secondary engineering and detailed design for HV/EHV substations.
- Prepare and review Protection & Control Schematics, AC/DC Schematics, Interlocking Logic, Wiring Diagrams and Panel Drawings.
- Prepare I/O Lists, Cable Schedules, Interconnection Diagrams, Equipment Lists and other secondary engineering documentation.
- Carry out engineering and design coordination for Protection, Control, Metering and Substation Automation Systems.
- Support protection relay engineering and coordinate technical requirements for relay protection systems.
- Support engineering activities for IEC 61850-based substation automation and communication systems.
- Review vendor drawings, technical documents, equipment submissions and engineering deliverables.
- Coordinate closely with Primary Design, SCADA & Telecom, Civil and other engineering disciplines.
- Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, testing and commissioning stages.
- Ensure designs comply with project specifications, client requirements and applicable international standards.Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in Substation Secondary Design / Protection & Control Engineering.
- Strong hands-on design experience with HV/EHV substations, preferably including 132kV, 220kV and/or 400kV systems.
- Strong knowledge of Protection & Control systems, relay protection, AC/DC systems and secondary engineering design.
- Good understanding of IEC 61850 and relevant IEC/international standards.
- Experience working with an international EPC contractor, engineering consultancy or major power utility is strongly preferred.
- UAE / GCC substation project experience is highly preferred.
- Previous experience with TAQA / TRANSCO / DEWA or other major GCC utilities will be a strong advantage.
- International EPC experience across the Middle East and/or Africa is preferred.
- Good English communication and multidisciplinary engineering coordination skills.Location PreferenceCandidates currently based in Dubai / UAE are strongly preferred.Priority will be given to candidates who are currently available in the UAE and able to attend a face-to-face interview in Dubai.How to Apply📩 Email your updated CV to:abiya-jxdj@powerchina.cn or pengfeifei-jxdj@powerchina.cn📱 Contact / WhatsApp:+971 50 536 3707Please mention “Secondary Design Engineer – P&C” in your application.