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Senior Project Engineer - (MV & LV Switchgears & Protection)- Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job ID
511191
Posted since
23-Jun-2026
Organization
Smart Infrastructure
Field of work
Customer Services
Company
Siemens Industrial LLC
Experience level
Mid-level Professional
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Office/Site only
Employment type
Permanent
Location(s)
  • Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Siemens strongly believes in the value of a Digital Portfolio, hence Smart Infrastructure combines Digital Power Distribution and Digital Building Infrastructure technologies. Our Digital Portfolio will enable our customers to enjoy occupant’s intuitive buildings which are comfortable, safe, secure and energy efficient. 
Smart infrastructure thoughtfully connects energy systems, buildings and industries to adapt and evolve the way we live and work. We work together with customers and partners to build an ecosystem that intuitively responds to the needs of people and helps customers to better use resources. It helps our customers to thrive, communities to progress and supports sustainable development.

We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer, who is responsible to independently handling the Modification, Extension, Maintenance and Spare parts orders of Siemens make MV and LV Switchgears. Having sound technical knowledge of Siemens MV Switchgears (both GIS and AIS) and LV Switchgears. Well versed in Project Management processes starting from Sales handover until project completion. Aware of Project opening and clarifications, Communication, Organizing, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling the project activities. Having 10 yrs of experience in handling similar projects.  

Join our Smart Infrastructure as the Senior Project Engineer – MV & LV Switchgear and Protection Systems and help us re-imagine the world by finding solutions and making the world a more inquisitive place for tomorrow.

You‘ll make a difference by
• Assisting Project Manager in managing Switchgear projects within the time, budget and quality requirements.
• Must have sound technical knowledge of Siemens make Medium Voltage Switchgears (both AIS & GIS) and their Protection Systems. especially in the Utility substations and Oil and Gas industries.  
• Project Planning: Taking over project from Sales team, make clarifications and perform overall project planning including preparing Project Overview, Resource allocation plan, Procurement plan, Revenue generation plan and overall Project time schedule. 
• Procurement and Subcontracting:  Release Purchase Orders and Subcontracts after taking inputs from Engineering and Procurement teams. Make regular follow-ups with vendors and suppliers for their deliverables until project completion.
• Project Monitoring and Controlling: Analyze and continuously monitor project plan fulfilment with regard to technical and commercial aspects of the project. Prepare Project Progress Measurement sheets, conduct weekly review meetings. Assist Project manager in monitoring cash-flow and revenue generation planning and activate appropriate escalation procedures.
• Project Reporting: Assess and document project status and perform project internal and external reporting in line with Company and Customer guidelines.
• Risk Management: Carry out risks assessment of the project from Sales handover phase until project completion, identify risks and prepare mitigation action plan. Continuously monitor the risk-influencing factors and take appropriate measures. 
• Contracts & Claim Management: Assist Project and Procurement Manager in Identifying early deviations and changes in project. Send timely change notifications to Customer and suppliers. Assist Project Manager in preparing Change orders and Time extension Claims.
• Stakeholder Management & Customer relations: Assist Project Manager in developing stakeholder management plan and engage all parties accordingly. Inform project status to customer, internal management, project team and other interested parties (Stakeholders) on a regular basis. Develop strategies to continue and/ or reinforce engagements to the customer. Gather actively opinions as well as suggestions from the customer and the additional interested parties (Stakeholder) and develop/ facilitate/ support an open, professional relation to the customer and to additional stakeholders. Perform customer satisfaction feedback survey at the end of the project.
• Project Closeout: Manage the Project completion/ close out and the acceptance of delivery units and services incl. validation and verification and organize the finalized handover to the customer and involved parties. Conduct Lesson Learned Workshop for the project and record and circulate the results. 

Your success is grounded in
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of Site Testing and Commissioning experience on Siemens make Medium Voltage Air and Gas insulated Switchgears (GIS) and protection system in Utility substations and oil and Gas Industry. Advance knowledge and experience of handling Service Level Agreements (SLA) and maintenance / retrofitting projects as project manager. 
• Expert knowledge of Medium and Low voltage Switchgears and protection systems
• PMP or IPMA certification is a plus
• Experience in turn-key projects with direct interface to the customer/ public authorities/ subcontractor

Additional Skills:
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Team Player
• Negotiation skills
• Leadership
• Initiative
• Result driven 

We offer you
• 2 to 3 days of remote working per week, as a global standard.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.
• An environment where everyone can bring their whole self and feel a sense of belonging.
• the foundation to develop personally and expertly.
• Great variety of learning & development opportunities

 Create a better #TomorrowWithUs!
If you are a motivated teammate, eager to learn new things and looking to grow your career in a strong and forward-thinking company, hit apply!. Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work. Siemens is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate unlawfully on any grounds. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
At Siemens, we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow ‘s reality. Find out more about the Digital world of Siemens here: www.siemens.com/careers/digitalminds
Please note: Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process.
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