Site Engineer – Electrical Construction

About the role

The company is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Engineer to supervise the construction and erection of transmission line and substation works. The role involves daily on‑site coordination, quality and safety monitoring, and support for testing and commissioning activities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day site supervision for electrical installation, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, standards and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Coordinate with Transmission Line, Substation and Civil Engineers to manage work fronts, interfaces and sequencing.
• Monitor contractor progress, verify quantities, track percent complete and flag constraints or risks.
• Maintain accurate site records: daily diary, labour/plant logs, inspection checklists, test records, photos and as‑built mark‑ups.
• Verify completed works through dimensional checks, installation verification and witness inspections/tests.
• Identify non‑conformances, raise NCRs/defect lists and coordinate their closure.
• Ensure HSE compliance, participate in toolbox talks and report unsafe conditions.
• Assist procurement/commercial teams with contractor claim verification and variation support.
• Support testing and commissioning readiness by confirming installation completeness and preparing documentation.

Required profile

• Qualified Electrical Engineer with experience in transmission line and substation construction.
• Proven ability to supervise on‑site electrical installation activities.
• Strong understanding of HV equipment, earthing/grounding, cable works, terminations and protection & control interfaces.
• Experience with ITPs, site progress monitoring and contractor coordination.
• Familiarity with quality management procedures and HSE standards.

Required skills

• High‑Voltage (HV) equipment installation
• Earthing and grounding systems
• Cable installation and terminations
• Protection and control system interfaces
• Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) execution
• Site supervision and progress tracking
• Quality control and NCR handling
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) compliance
• Testing and commissioning support