OHTL Engineer – Substation | Saudi Arabia
On-siteCairo, Cairo, Egypt
Job Summary
Supervise all overhead transmission line site activities for HV/EHV substation and transmission projects, including tower erection, conductor stringing, sagging, earthing, and OPGW installation. Review engineering drawings, route profiles, and method statements to ensure work aligns with approved specifications and Saudi regulations. Coordinate with design, procurement, QA/QC, and subcontractors to resolve technical issues and monitor construction against project standards. Conduct site inspections, support testing and commissioning activities, and prepare daily progress reports and technical documentation. Ensure compliance with SEC, IEC, and IEEE standards while managing safety protocols for high-voltage environments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in OHTL engineering within HV/EHV substation, transmission line, or power infrastructure construction projects
- Hands-on experience in HV/EHV overhead transmission lines
- Good understanding of overhead transmission line systems, including towers, conductors, insulators, hardware fittings, OPGW, earthing systems, and transmission line construction methods
- Experience in tower erection, conductor stringing, sagging, clamping, spacer installation, jumper installation, and final line inspection
- Ability to read and interpret route maps, plan and profile drawings, tower spotting schedules, tower foundation drawings, stringing charts, single-line diagrams, and related technical documents
- Familiarity with OHTL equipment and tools such as winches, tensioners, pullers, sagging equipment, earthing testers, survey tools, and other site construction equipment
- Strong knowledge of HSE and quality requirements for overhead transmission line construction, including working at height, lifting operations, live-line proximity, excavation safety, and site access control
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, especially in resolving site issues related to tower erection, alignment, stringing, sagging, and transmission line execution
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and basic engineering review tools
- Must be able to work in Saudi Arabia
- Must be available for weekend shifts
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- PMP, IOSH, NEBOSH, or any relevant safety certification
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