Senior Electrical Engineer (Wind Project)

• 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.