- Position: Senior Electrical Engineer
- Project: Wind Project
- Employment Type: Project-based contract 1 year (HMO up to 2 dependents)
- Extension Opportunity: Possible contract extension
- Availability Requirement: Must be available to start immediately
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead and support the electrical engineering scope of large-scale Wind Power Projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and hands-on experience in the design, execution, and commissioning of wind farm electrical systems.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe, compliant, and high-performance electrical infrastructure across substations, transmission systems, and wind turbine integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the electrical engineering design, review, and implementation for wind energy projects.
- Oversee the design and construction of substations (MV/HV/LV), overhead and underground transmission lines.
- Manage and review electrical systems including:
- SCADA systems and communication networks
- Protection and control systems
- Electromechanical assembly and installation
- Ensure compliance with national electrical codes, grid interconnection requirements, and industry standards.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, mechanical, and project management teams.
- Review and approve engineering drawings, technical specifications, calculations, and equipment selection.
- Provide technical leadership during procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning phases.
- Support grid compliance studies and coordinate with utility providers and regulatory agencies.
- Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and technical troubleshooting.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to project teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with significant exposure to Wind Power Projects.
- Strong expertise in:
- Substation design and construction (MV/HV/LV)
- Transmission and distribution systems
- SCADA and communication systems
- Electrical protection systems
- Electromechanical assembly and commissioning
- Solid knowledge of national electrical codes, grid standards, and safety regulations.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and AutoCAD.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
