Electrical Engineer – BESS & Substation Projects

About the role

RINA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide independent technical oversight for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) electrical components and high‑voltage/middle‑voltage substation works in Aswan. The role focuses on engineering assurance, quality monitoring and compliance with international standards throughout the EPC contractor’s execution.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor EPC installation of GIS/AIS, transformers, MV switchgear, protection panels, AC/DC systems and cabling, ensuring compliance with IFC drawings, specifications and IEC/IEEE standards.
• Review protection coordination studies, relay settings, interlocking schemes and SCADA mappings; witness and validate protection testing.
• Oversee QA/QC activities, witness insulation resistance, Hi‑Pot, contact resistance and transformer acceptance tests, and manage NCRs and corrective actions.
• Validate pre‑commissioning and commissioning procedures, conduct walk‑downs, and track closure of punch‑list items.
• Coordinate substation interfaces with civil, electrical, SCADA, telecom and grid operator teams, resolving multidisciplinary conflicts.
• Verify EPC progress against milestones, prepare regular progress and risk reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Required skills

• Experience with GIS/AIS, transformers, MV switchgear, AC/DC power systems.
• Knowledge of protection and control engineering, relay configuration and SCADA integration.
• Familiarity with IEC/IEEE standards, grid code requirements and testing procedures (insulation resistance, Hi‑Pot, contact resistance).
• Ability to review shop drawings, wiring diagrams and protection coordination studies.