With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects and is ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR). We are seeking an Electrical BOP & Grid Expert to act as technical advisor during developer bid review and RFP/specification preparation for power plant and grid connection projects in Abu Dhabi.
About the Role – Electrical BOP & Grid Technical Advisory
Core Focus: Technical due diligence, compliance verification, and risk identification for developer bids
Technical Scope: Generator, IPB, GSUT/UAT, HV GIS/AIS, MV/LV switchgear, protection and control
Standards: IEC 60076, IEC 62271, IEC 61850, IEC 60255, IEC 60909, and local Grid Code
Software Tools: ETAP, DIgSILENT, PSCAD as applicable
Contract Review: IPP/PPA/EPC technical schedules, guarantees, and LD-linked performance clauses
Career Growth & Regional Energy Impact
Strategic Location: Abu Dhabi – a hub for major power plant and grid infrastructure development
Deep Technical Advisory Role: Support technical evaluation, negotiation, and contract schedule input
Trusted Regional Partner: Egis serves regional governments, investors, and developers across 8 countries
Career Growth: Build specialized owner’s engineer and grid compliance expertise with a top-10 ENR firm
Position Overview
This Electrical BOP & Grid Expert role acts as technical advisor for electrical BOP and grid expert scope during developer bid review and RFP/specification preparation. You will lead technical due diligence, verify compliance with project and off-taker requirements, identify risks and deviations, prepare clarifications, support technical evaluation, and contribute to contract schedules and negotiation support across power plant electrical systems, HV grid connection, and protection/control scopes.
Why This Role Matters: As Electrical BOP & Grid Expert, you provide critical technical advisory that protects developer and off-taker interests across major power plant and grid connection projects, apply deep expertise in HV GIS/AIS, protection and control, and grid code compliance to real bid reviews and technical evaluations, review complex IPP/PPA/EPC contract schedules, guarantees, and performance clauses that shape project commercial outcomes, identify technical risks and deviations before they become costly project issues, and build a career with Egis, a top-10 ENR-ranked firm trusted by governments and developers across the Middle East.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Advisory & Due Diligence
- Act as technical advisor for electrical BOP and grid expert scope during developer bid review
- Lead technical due diligence and verify compliance with project/off-taker requirements
Risk Identification & Clarifications
- Identify risks and deviations across technical submissions
- Prepare clarifications and support technical evaluation
RFP & Specification Preparation
- Support RFP/specification preparation for electrical BOP and grid connection scopes
Contract & Negotiation Support
- Contribute to contract schedules and negotiation support
- Read and comment on IPP/PPA/EPC technical schedules, guarantees, and LD-linked performance clauses
- Review interface obligations, acceptance testing requirements, and developer deviations
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline
- Professional registration, chartership, or OEM/utility/off-taker experience is preferred
Experience Requirements
- 12+ years in power plant electrical systems, HV grid connection, protection/control, and grid code compliance
- Experience as owner’s engineer or in utility review
Technical Expertise
- Generator, IPB, GSUT/UAT, HV GIS/AIS, MV/LV switchgear, protection and control, metering, and auxiliary power
- Black start/emergency supply, earthing, lightning, grid code, and power system studies
- Knowledge of IEC 60076, IEC 62271, IEC 61850, IEC 60255, IEC 60909, and IEEE/IEC grounding standards
- Proficiency with ETAP, DIgSILENT, or PSCAD as applicable
Commercial/Contract Awareness
- Ability to read and comment on IPP/PPA/EPC technical schedules and guarantees
- Understanding of LD-linked performance clauses, interface obligations, and acceptance testing requirements
About Egis
With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development, with operations built on strategic acquisitions and deep understanding of local market conditions, making it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.
Career Excellence: Apply specialized power plant electrical and grid connection expertise with a top-10 ENR-ranked engineering firm in Abu Dhabi.
Who Should Apply?
- Power Plant Electrical Engineers: With 12+ years across BOP, protection, and grid connection
- Owner’s Engineers/Utility Reviewers: Experienced in technical due diligence for developer bids
- Grid Code Compliance Specialists: Skilled with IEC 61850, IEC 60909, and local grid codes
- ETAP/DIgSILENT/PSCAD Users: Comfortable conducting power system studies
- IPP/PPA/EPC Contract Reviewers: Familiar with technical schedules and performance clauses
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