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Structural Engineer – Substation & Overhead Line (OHL) | UAE

26 days ago 2026/05/13
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Job description

Leverage your technical expertise and join a well-established Emirati construction company, renowned for delivering complex power and energy infrastructure projects across the UAE and the wider GCC region.


As a Structural Engineer – Substation & OHL Projects, you will be responsible for designing, reviewing, and supervising structural engineering works for EHV Substations (400/220/132 kV) and Overhead Transmission Line (OHL) projects, ensuring compliance with international codes, client standards, and project specifications.


Key Accountabilities
  • Prepare and review structural designs, calculations, and detailed drawings for substation buildings, equipment foundations, cable trenches, transformer plinths, and OHL structures.
  • Design and verify tower and pole foundations, gantries, and support structures considering geotechnical and load parameters.
  • Review and validate vendor drawings and structural submissions related to GIS/AIS substations and OHL projects.
  • Conduct structural analysis using approved design software and ensure designs comply with utility (TRANSCO / DEWA / ADDC / ADNOC) and international standards (ACI, BS, ASTM, IEC).
  • Prepare and review material specifications, BOQs, and design reports for structural components.
  • Coordinate with electrical, civil, and architectural teams to ensure interface alignment.
  • Provide technical support during construction, addressing structural queries and design modifications.
  • Ensure all structural documentation is in line with project QA/QC and HSE requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

We Are Looking For:


  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (mandatory).
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in structural design or construction for EHV Substations and OHL projects (400/220/132 kV).
  • Previous experience in UAE or GCC projects is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, AutoCAD, and Revit.
  • Strong understanding of steel and concrete design for electrical substations and transmission towers, including seismic, wind load, and soil–structure interaction considerations.
  • Knowledge of structural interfaces with electrical equipment layouts and earthing systems.
  • PMP certification or Structural Engineering License/Chartership is an advantage.
  • Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.
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