Overview
Project Engineering Manager – Substation
We are hiring a skilled Project Engineering Manager – Substation on behalf of our Client, a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) , delivering world-class infrastructure and industrial projects.
The role is located in Qatar, involves managing and executing primary and secondary engineering activities for GIS (Gas Insulated Substation) / AIS (Air Insulated Substation) projects up to 765kV. The PEM (Project Engineering Manager) will lead a team of Design Leads, Design Engineers, and Draughts persons, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams including Civil, Structural, Electrical, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing), and Instrumentation departments to ensure high-quality engineering outputs delivered on schedule and within budget. The role spans the full project lifecycle from pre-bid engineering, design review, vendor coordination, to commissioning support while providing technical leadership and facilitating vendor engineering processes.
Objective
The ideal candidate will :
- Ensure that engineering activities are executed within stipulated timelines, with adherence to quality and cost requirements.
- Monitor L2 (Level 2) schedule during project execution and optimize designs, propose alternate solutions, and deliver projects with positive margins.
- Perform inter-disciplinary coordination among Civil, Structural, MEP, and Instrumentation teams.
- Allocate work and manage man-hours across different project roles.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate with the Project Planning Manager to align deliverables with the Project Schedule.Conduct regular project review meetings to ensure adherence to timelines.Conduct internal meetings for resource optimization, allocation, and productivity enhancement.Review designs, calculations, and drawings; ensure timely submissions with client approvals.Clarify vendor-related issues and ensure timely delivery of materials to the project site.Multitask efficiently and deliver multiple outputs on time.Provide clarifications to inter-discipline managers regarding design aspects of equipment.Enable and review accurate estimation for Bill of Materials (BOM) submission.Review critical issues and procedural delays in design; support Site Execution Teams.Resolve procurement issues and support Supply Chain Management (SCM) for vendor engineering order finalization.Support BOQ (Bill of Quantities) review, pre-bid offers, technical submissions, and post-tender clarifications to the Contracts Team.Lead and manage the team of Design Leads, Design Engineers, and Draughtspersons.Conduct vendor evaluation against technical specifications required by the client.Provide support to Site Execution Teams for commercial issues and processing of bills.Ensure issuance of Manufacturing Clearance through communication with suppliers.Communicate deliverable lists from clients and obtain resource requirements for projects.Skills and Qualifications
Minimum Qualification : B.E. / B.Tech. in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics EngineeringExperience : 12+ years (Must have experience predominantly in design aspects of Substation Construction and leading engineers in execution of multiple projects)Comprehensive knowledge of Primary Engineering and Secondary Engineering for substation projects.Proficient in design aspects of GIS (Gas Insulated Substation) / AIS (Air Insulated Substation) up to 765kV.Expertise in selection and design of equipment including Power Transformers, Reactors, Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, and Instrument Transformers.Skilled in Substation Primary and Secondary Design : Earthing, Lighting, Lightning Protection, Cabling.Understanding of interdisciplinary interfaces between Civil, MEP, Instrumentation, and Secondary Engineering (Schemes, Wiring Diagrams, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) & Control Systems).Experience leading and executing projects across multiple geographies, clients, and utilities.Detailed knowledge of substation equipment, vendor engineering, and market conditions.Ability to interpret contractual technical requirements and facilitate project teams effectively.Strong interviewing skills for recruitment and team development.Desirable awareness of ETAP (Electrical Transient Analyzer Program), PSCAD (Power Systems Computer-Aided Design), CYMGRD (Grounding and Earthing Analysis Software), and Project Planning ToolsUpload your resume and our tool will compare it to the requirements for this job like recruiters do.
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