HV Primary Plant Engineer

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position
Currently we are looking for HV Primary Plant Engineer in Cairo, Egypt to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future.

As our HV Primary Plant Engineer, you will lead and support the design and delivery of technically compliant MV and HV interconnection projects, with a focus on primary plant, HV/MV equipment, and substation design. You will take ownership of ensuring all technical and contractual requirements are effectively implemented, enabling the successful completion of projects. You will also support project development and operations through technical assessments, due diligence, and collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Main responsibilities 

• Follow company operating system guidelines and contribute to continuous improvement and optimization.
• Support project development by reviewing interconnection solutions and assessing technical feasibility and business case.
• Evaluate preliminary grid studies and simulation models to determine required compensation equipment (e.g., STATCOMs, SVCs, capacitor banks).
• Develop technical base case, specifications, and interconnection requirements in line with contracts and grid codes.
• Support procurement by contributing to RFP preparation, technical evaluations, and supplier selection.
• Manage and review detailed engineering designs for primary plant, protection, telecoms, and interconnection systems.
• Coordinate stakeholders and ensure all technical requirements are aligned through structuring, design, and financial close phases.
• Support execution, commissioning, and operations by ensuring design compliance, resolving issues, and improving system performance.

Qualifications and competencies 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/Electronic Engineering (master’s degree is an advantage).
• Minimum 4+ years of electrical engineering experience, including project environment exposure.
• Strong experience in distribution and reticulation design.
• Knowledge of power systems, substation and transmission line design; familiarity with tools like Power Factory, ETAP, or PSCAD is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with AutoCAD and project management certification are advantageous.

• Experience in renewable energy project interconnection, site-based work, and fluency in Arabic and English are preferred.

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.