Electrical Secondary Design Engineer(Substation) - UAE - L1
Hudson Manpower
Secondary Design Engineer (Substation)
Location: UAE
Experience Required: 7–12 years
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Secondary Design Engineer to support pre-bid and execution phases of substation projects. The role involves preparing detailed control, protection, and automation designs, ensuring compliance with international standards, and coordinating across engineering disciplines to deliver optimized, cost-effective, and technically compliant solutions.
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).
7–12 years of experience in secondary engineering design for substation projects.
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.
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