CCS Project Engineer
3 days ago• Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description Summary
The CSS Project Engineer owns the project control activity globally and drive consistent functional specifications and common global processes for projects implementation. Activities that are conducted to better understand or ultimately meet the expectations of the customer Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the engineering and design of CCS (Conventional Control System) & BBP (Busbar Protection), M&D (monitoring and diagnose) Projects, any other GA (Grid Automation) related projects.
- Manage the workload of the projects to ensure 90% and above billable ratio.
- Liaise with other members of a multidisciplinary team.
- Support to Operations team to Control projects effectively in terms of budgeted profitability, planning, and general reporting (internal / external).
- Ensure that agreements with customer for documentation lead times, delivery, reliability and quality are achieved within the budgetary constraints agreed within the Unit.
- Follow workplace EHS issues and ensure availability of suitable PPE for T&C personnel, both internal and subcontracted.
- Manage and secure approval as well as renewal of approvals of engineering engineers from key accounts.
- Ensure commitments to customer are met in accordance with contract with clear feedback through consistent customer interaction, e.g. communication, (phone, e-mail, etc.) and customer meetings, periodic reviews etc.
- Implementation of ServiceMax during the project execution.
- Have experience and able to handle engineering and field service works for [Protection Relays, Panels modification, protection logic diagram, GA/LA, Bill of Materials, Purchasing requests, Protection/SCMS/LCC Schematics, SCMS/Cyber Security Architectures, SCMS Signal list, Cable Schedule, Control Desk Drawing, IEC61850 signal mapping, etc..].
- Support for all Production documents (Wiring Table/Label list/Cable Schedule/Interpanel wiring files), CT/VT Adequacy check, Relay setting calculations.
- Have experience for busbar protection engineering and site works.
- Experienced in all protection relays software, test kits, and Microsoft office.
- Revise drawings against comments and replying to customer / Consultant comments.
- Provide technical clarification to Suppliers/Customers.
- Coordinating with panel manufacturer.
- Representing GE before customer & consultants in technical discussions and workshop.
- Providing input and securing design documents of required quality on time from design out-sourcing partners.
- Assisting and guiding a small team of draftsmen in their daily design
- activities to bring out collaborative performance.
- Able to handle the testing, panel integration, and internal validation at GEV facility.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electronic/electrical engineering or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in protection, CCS (Conventional Control System), M&D (monitoring and diagnose) systems such as MiCOM, UR family protection relays, DGA900, MS3000, etc.
- Minimum of 3 years of working experience in high voltage substation engineering and field activities.
- Strong knowledge in protection main relays and busbar philosophy.
- Strong knowledge in Conventional Control System (CCS), distributed control system (DCS) and cyber security system implementation and design activities.
- Strong knowledge in field devices, instruments and CCS systems.
- Ability to understand and implement technical drawings (wiring diagram, P&ID, General Arrangement, etc...).
- Strong communication skills in English
- The role is based in the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) and requires regular travel, including approximately 20% within the UAE and 10% across the region.
Desired Characteristics
- PMP certification is an advantage but not compulsory.
- Fluency in Arabic is an advantage
- Knowledge of schemes and application of protection relays in electrical networks including HV & EHV systems, and state-of-the-art technologies in substation automation.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, to convey technical concepts to business and technical personnel
- Ability to read / interpret tender / contract documentation, schematics, procedures, and policy guidelines.
- Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to define problems, collect relevant data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines, work under pressure, take ownership of onsite activities.
- Experience of managing projects for protection and control systems is a distinct advantage.
- Willing to travel, in country and worldwide, and to work over-time.
- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Client-provided location(s): Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job ID: GE_Vernova-116274211
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-06-04T18:33:27
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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