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Schneider Electric - UAE

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Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Activities and Responsibilities:

  • Prefab & E-House Architecture Ownership
  • Define and validate reference architectures for modular substations, E-Houses, and skid-based power solutions.
  • Select and justify construction methodology (steel structure, sandwich panels, fire rating, blast resistance).
  • Define electrical integration strategy (MV/LV switchgear, UPS, transformers, protection systems).
  • Ensure transportability, lifting constraints, and site installation strategy are embedded in early design.
  • Ensure scalability and modular expansion capability from Day 1.
  • Tender & Upstream Support
  • Support tender and pre-tender phases with validated technical architectures and assumptions.
  • Define compliance matrices versus project specifications and local regulations.
  • Ensure consistency between commercial proposal and executable engineering design.
  • Identify technical risks, transport constraints, and interface gaps early.
  • Technical Design Authority:
  • Review and approve general arrangement drawings, structural calculations, thermal studies, and cable routing layouts.
  • Validate integration of HVAC, Fire & Gas, BMS/EPMS, and auxiliary systems within E-House.
  • Ensure compliance with IEC standards, local utility requirements, and safety regulations.
  • Challenge over-engineering and under-engineering during detailed design reviews.
  • Align designs with Schneider Electric decarbonization and EcoStruxure strategy.
  • Manufacturing & Execution Support:
  • Act as technical escalation point during manufacturing and assembly phases.
  • Support FAT, integrated system testing, and quality inspections.
  • Coordinate with factories, procurement, logistics, and site teams.
  • Support commissioning, SAT, and energization activities for critical projects.
  • Train internal teams on modularization strategy and best practices.
  • Risk, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
  • Ensure compliance with IEC, local codes, and client technical standards.
  • Identify design deviations and change impacts versus approved baseline.
  • Promote modular standardization to reduce cost and lead time.
  • Drive continuous improvement across projects and regions.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Fluent English. Additional languages are a plus. Minimum 7 10 years of experience in prefabricated power systems or modular substations. Experience in data centers, industrial plants, or mission-critical infrastructure. Experience with MV/LV systems, protection relays, UPS, and integration of auxiliary systems. Strong understanding of modular construction principles and factory-based execution. Ability to read and challenge GA drawings, structural designs, and electrical schematics. Strong risk anticipation and interface management capabilities. Ability to lead technical strategy in a complex matrix organization. Strong communication and customer-facing credibility.

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