RESIDENT ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - HVDC POWER

AtkinsRalis is a world-leading design engineering and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

We have been active in the Middle East and India for over 10 years, with our regional headquarters in Dubai and offices in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.

Our Middle East and India presence is complemented by our operations across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the USA, with over 2000 global staff.

We are looking for a Resident Electrical Engineer (HVDC) to be based in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining the project scope, goals, and deliverables to support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. They will develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents, delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel, and monitor project performance.

Role Requirement:

1. A Master's or Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in Electric Power Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

2. This role requires strong project management skills, technical expertise, with a minimum experience of 15 years, and having executed at least one HVDC project independently.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Developing project plans, timelines, and budgets for HVDC projects.

2. Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.

3. Leading project teams and providing direction to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

4. Engaging with clients to develop and determine the HVDC systems design parameters.

5. Ensuring adherence to and compliance with the client's expectations, requirements, policies, and processes throughout all phases of the project.

6. Monitoring and controlling project progress, identifying and addressing risks and issues as they arise.

7. Technical coordination of system design deliveries, managing risks, and identifying opportunities to reduce time and cost while ensuring quality requirements are met.

8. Managing project resources and ensuring they are allocated effectively.

9. Communicating project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management.

10. Managing stakeholder interfaces and expectations.

11. Leading project meetings, providing regular updates, and facilitating decision-making.

12. Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices.

13. Providing technical expertise and guidance on HVDC project requirements and solutions.

14. Evaluating project performance, identifying lessons learned, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

15. Active participation in Management of Change procedures.

16. Evaluating design changes and concession requests.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time