Project Engineer - Electrical (33/11kV Substations)

About the role

The Project Engineer - Electrical supervises, coordinates and delivers electrical works for 33/11kV substations, overhead lines (OHL) and underground (UG) cable networks. The role oversees contractors from engineering review and construction through testing, commissioning, energization, handover and project close-out, ensuring safe, on-time delivery within contractual requirements and approved technical specifications and NEDC QHSSE requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise 33/11kV substation construction and OHL/UG line works, issue instructions to the contractor and ensure compliance with NEDC QHSSE requirements on site.
• Review and approve the contractor's construction programme, electrical drawings, calculations and submittals with civil engineers, and manage correspondence and document control.
• Inspect materials, witness factory and site inspections, and ensure punch list items are closed out.
• Review contractor claims and change requests, verify and certify invoices, prepare proposals for changes in scope, time, quality or technical requirements, and maintain the project risk register.
• Attend progress meetings, escalate issues and submit weekly/monthly progress reports, site visit reports, contractor performance reports and audit responses.
• Obtain clearance for energization, resolve snags, approve as-built drawings and certifications, complete project closure with a lessons learned report and support the client during the guarantee period.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering and power distribution projects.
• Strong experience with 33/11kV substations and distribution networks.
• Demonstrable experience in OHL and underground cable projects.
• Experience in construction supervision, testing, commissioning, energization and handover of electrical infrastructure.