Substation Manager

RINA is currently recruiting for a Substation Manager to join its office in Aswan within the Energy Project Solutions Division.

Mission

The Substation Manager provides independent technical oversight, engineering assurance, and quality monitoring for all HV/MV substation works executed by the EPC Contractor. This includes GIS/AIS, transformers, MV switchgear, AC/DC systems, protection and control, SCADA, cabling, and commissioning. The role ensures compliance with IFC drawings, technical specifications, IEC/IEEE standards, and grid requirements. This is OE role (monitoring, verifying, reporting).

Key Accountabilities

• Engineering Oversight & Technical Assurance
• Monitor EPC installation of GIS/AIS, transformers, MV switchgear, protection panels, AC/DC systems, and cabling.
• Verify work compliance with IFC drawings, project specifications, OEM manuals, and IEC/IEEE standards.
• Identify design deviations, technical risks, and non-conformities and escalate accordingly.
• Review EPC shop drawings, wiring diagrams, protection schemes, SCADA mappings, and installation procedures.
• Protection & Control Oversight
• Review protection coordination studies, HV equipment installation, relay settings, and logic designs.
• Verify implementation of interlocking schemes and control logic.
• Review and approved test procedures, and witness protection testing (secondary injection, relay configuration, trip circuits, interlocking, SCADA point checks).
• Ensure EPC testing aligns with grid code and utility requirements.
• QA/QC & Testing Verification
• Monitor EPC QA/QC activities according to FQP, CL, ITPs and approved QA plans.
• Witness insulation resistance tests, Hi-Pot tests, contact resistance, transformer acceptance tests, MV switchgear tests, and integration tests.
• Review NCRs, corrective actions, and verify technical closure.
• Confirm accuracy of as-built drawings.
• Review and approved QA/QC documents ITP, FAT, FQP, CL, MS and material submittal.
• Perform Site inspection and issue IR and MIR for material inspection.
  
  

Long Description

• Commissioning & Energization Oversight
• Review EPC pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures for Electrical systems.
• Validate readiness for energization through systematic checks and walkdowns.
• Track and verify closure of commissioning punch lists.
• Support Owner with energization readiness documentation.
• Interface Coordination
• Coordinate substation interfaces with civil, Electrical, commissioning SCADA, telecom, and grid operator teams.
• Ensure EPC provides accurate interface details and proper sequencing.
• Resolve multidisciplinary technical conflicts.
• Progress Verification
• Verify EPC progress (installation, cable pulling, terminations, testing) against planned milestones.
• Validate progress claims with physical evidence.
• Prepare daily/weekly reports on progress, quality, testing, risks, and required actions.
• OE Team Collaboration
• Guide OE electrical, QA/QC, SCADA, and commissioning engineers on inspection priorities.
• Support the Site Manager in executing the weekly surveillance plan.
• Consolidate technical findings for Owner decisions.
  
  

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Energy Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 815 years of HV/MV substation engineering and supervision experience.
• Experience with GIS/AIS (220,500/33 kV) systems.
• Strong background in Power transformers, HV, protection systems, control logic, and SCADA.
• Previous experience in Owner's Engineer/consultant roles.
• Familiar with utility/grid operator standards.
  
  

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Deep knowledge of HV/MV, SVG/STATCOM, equipment (GIS/AIS, transformers, switchgear).
• Strong understanding of protection relay systems.
• Familiarity with power system studies.
• Experience with QA/QC processes and test witnessing.
• Commissioning and energization sequence knowledge.
  
  

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Independent consultant mindset.
• Excellent communication and reporting.
• Proactive technical risk identification.
• Solid coordination and leadership abilities.
• High integrity and professionalism.
  
  

Competencies

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
  
  

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.