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Egypt , Cairo
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Rina

Job Details

RINA is currently recruiting for a West Menya Renewable Electrical Engineer to join its Site in West Menia within the Energy Project Solutions Division. Mission The Electrical Engineer provides independent technical oversight, engineering assurance, and quality monitoring for all BESS Electrical parts, and Substation, HV/MV substation works executed by the EPC Contractor. This includes GIS/AIS, transformers, MV switchgear, AC/DC systems, protection and control, SCADA, SAS, cabling, and commissioning. The role ensures compliance with IFC drawings, technical specifications, IEC/IEEE standards, and grid requirements. This is OE role (monitoring, verifying, reporting) Key Accountabilities 1. Engineering Oversight & Technical Assurance Monitor EPC installation of GIS/AIS, transformers, MV switchgear, protection panels, AC/DC systems, and cabling. Verify work compliance with IFC drawings, project specifications, OEM manuals, and IEC/IEEE standards. Identify design deviations, technical risks, and non-conformities and escalate accordingly. Review EPC shop drawings, wiring diagrams, protection schemes, SCADA mappings, and installation procedures. 2. Protection & Control Oversight Review protection coordination studies, HV equipment installation, relay settings, and logic designs. Verify implementation of interlocking schemes and control logic. Review and approved test procedures, and witness protection testing (secondary injection, relay configuration, trip circuits, interlocking, SCADA point checks). Ensure EPC testing aligns with grid code and utility requirements. 3. QA/QC & Testing Verification Monitor EPC QA/QC activities according to FQP, CL, ITPs and approved QA plans. Witness insulation resistance tests, Hi-Pot tests, contact resistance, transformer acceptance tests, MV switchgear tests, and integration tests. Review NCRs, corrective actions, and verify technical closure. Confirm accuracy of as-built drawings. Review and approved QA/QC documents ITP, FAT, FQP, CL, MS and material submittal. Perform Site inspection and issue IR and MIR for material inspection. 4. Commissioning & Energization Oversight Review EPC pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures for Electrical systems. Validate readiness for energization through systematic checks and walkdowns. Track and verify closure of commissioning punch lists. Support Owner with energization readiness documentation. 5. Interface Coordination Coordinate substation interfaces with civil, Electrical, commissioning SCADA, telecom, and grid operator teams. Ensure EPC provides accurate interface details and proper sequencing. Resolve multidisciplinary technical conflicts. 6. Progress Verification Verify EPC progress (installation, cable pulling, terminations, testing) against planned milestones. Validate progress claims with physical evidence. Prepare daily/weekly reports on progress, quality, testing, risks, and required actions.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education
Bachelor s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering. 5 8 years of HV/MV substation engineering and supervision experience. Experience with BESS systems . Strong background in Power transformers, HV, protection systems, control logic, and SCADA. Previous experience in Owner s Engineer/consultant roles. Familiar with utility/grid operator standards.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Deep knowledge of BESS Systems, HV/MV, SVG/STATCOM, equipment (GIS/AIS, transformers, switchgear). Strong understanding of protection relay systems. Familiarity with power system studies. Experience with QA/QC processes and test witnessing. Commissioning and energization sequence knowledge.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Independent consultant mindset. Excellent communication and reporting. Proactive technical risk identification. Solid coordination and leadership abilities. High integrity and professionalism.

Competencies
• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

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