Project Engineering Manager

GE Vernova

Responsibilities

• Manage global time schedule of concerned engineering activities, check coherency of links between engineering activities and other project functions activities (procurement, construction, commissioning) and organize follow up of critical activities of the project or of his/her discipline.
• Lead the end-to-end engineering scope for HV GIS and STATCOM projects (from basic to detailed design).
• Ensure engineering deliverables (layouts, schematics, protection philosophy, BOQs) comply with DEWA, TRANSCO, SEWA or FEWA standards.
• Coordinate all technical disciplines: primary, secondary, civil interface, control, and protection.
• Manage OEM and vendor integration, ensuring interface alignment with GIS, transformers, STATCOM, and balance of plant.

Project Coordination & Planning

• Develop and monitor the engineering execution plan, aligned with project milestones.
• Coordinate technical interfaces between project partners. Coordinate with EPC contractors, local design consultants, and site teams to ensure smooth delivery.
• Organize and manage disciplinary design reviews.
• Ensure that a proper technical risk analysis is conducted in case of innovation.
• Ensure proper global design freeze.
• Organize input data acquisition for O&MM and as-built documents.
• Facilitate engineering design reviews, HAZOPs, FATs, and SATs with client representatives.

Customer and Authority Interface

• Act as the primary engineering contact for clients such as DEWA, TRANSCO, and other authorities.
• Lead the submission, clarification, and approval cycle of: General Technical Particulars (GTPs), Issued For Construction Drawings/As-Built Drawings, Protection coordination and SCADA integration.
• Represent the engineering team in progress meetings, site visits, and technical audits.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure all engineering activities are compliant with: UAE regulations, utility specifications, and international standards (IEC/ISO), Internal QA/QC procedures and the company s engineering handbook.
• Review and validate design documents, test reports, and commissioning protocols prior to submission.

Risk, Change, and Issue Management

• Identify technical risks early and define mitigation strategies.
• Manage engineering changes and technical deviations, preparing justifications and obtaining client approvals.
• Troubleshoot and resolve site engineering issues, including design clashes, interface gaps, and installation challenges.

EHS And Design Safety Responsibilities

• Ensure all engineering activities and technical solutions comply with the UAE's environment, health, and safety (EHS) regulations and utility-specific HSE policies (e.g., DEWA HSE Guidelines, TRANSCO HSEMS).
• Integrate EHS Design Gate Reviews into key engineering milestones, ensuring that safety-by-design principles are considered during layout development, equipment placement, and operational access planning.
• Collaborate with HSE teams and construction personnel to address technical risks related to HV safety, confined space access (GIS), arc flash zones, and STATCOM commissioning hazards.
• Actively support the preparation and review of Method Statements and Risk Assessments (MSRAs) and participate in safety review meetings with the client and contractors.