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Main purpose of position
Currently we are looking for Grid & HV Construction lead – Electrical in Egypt to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future.
As our Grid & HV Construction lead – Electrical you will Supervise the execution of HV substation and OHTL construction, ensuring adherence to approved drawings, technical specifications, and quality standards on site (Naja Hammadi-Minya-Abuqir (Alex).
Main responsibilities
- Ensure proper installation of HV equipment, including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and protection systems, following approved drawings and specifications.
- Supervise foundation works, steel structure erection, and installation of transmission towers and conductors, coordinating with civil, electrical, and mechanical teams to maintain schedule.
- Oversee testing and commissioning activities, including pre-commissioning, functional tests, protection relay testing, and energization, ensuring documentation and grid compliance.
- Monitor progress and coordinate site activities to meet project timelines, minimize delays, and ensure adherence to EETC/grid codes, safety, and environmental standards.
- Implement quality control measures, conduct inspections, and address non-conformance reports (NCRs), ensuring compliance with industry standards (IEC, IEEE) and contractual obligations.
- Liaise with EPC contractors, vendors, and utility authorities, conducting regular meetings and providing progress reports, while managing approvals and grid connection procedures.
- Identify potential risks and implement proactive measures, addressing issues such as equipment failures or site conflicts through troubleshooting and coordination.
- Ensure all testing, documentation, and site activities meet project handover requirements, including proper record-keeping for Taking Over Certificates (TOC) and regulatory compliance
Qualifications and competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in HV substation and transmission line construction.
- Proven experience in supervising contractors and subcontractors on large-scale power projects.
- Strong knowledge of testing & commissioning procedures for HV substations and transmission lines.
- Familiarity with EETC technical specifications, grid codes, and approval processes (or relevant regulatory
Additional Information:
- 12 Month Contract with potential contract extension.
Personal characteristics
It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:
- Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
- Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
- Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
- Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude
We offer
Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference. Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.
Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.
