Technical Design Manager - Utility Scale Energy Storage

About the role

Owen Daniels is looking for a UAE-based Technical Design Manager to support its Grid and Project Development teams across a growing portfolio of utility-scale energy storage and renewable projects in the Middle East. The role sits within a Renewable Project Development team in a flexible, collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead power system network design, including grid connection applications and negotiations with utilities and transmission operators such as DEWA, EWEC and TRANSCO, and support technical and financial optimisation through to financial close.
• Lead engineering feasibility studies and drive value engineering to optimise design solutions.
• Support the design of large-scale energy storage plants, including equipment sizing and ratings, technical specifications and general design (SLDs, layouts).
• Review and challenge EPC and BoP contractor design and engineering deliverables.
• Carry out power and electrical system studies, including performance assessments, transient and dynamic stability studies.
• Develop power system network design from 400kV down to LV and ensure designs meet local grid code and utility requirements across the UAE and GCC.
• Provide technical and techno-economic analysis to support Business Development and Procurement on tenders, and support Project Delivery through basic and detailed design, construction and commissioning.
• Review third-party consultant and contractor deliverables and own technical design standards and best practice using tools such as BIM, 3D CAD and Digital Twins.

Required profile

• Proven experience in electrical network design with a strong understanding of power system engineering; renewable system design experience is a strong advantage.
• Solid grasp of power system and renewable connection design from 400kV down to site LV, including AIS and GIS substations, grid-forming inverters and control systems.
• Understanding of transmission and distribution networks, ideally with exposure to GCC utilities and grid codes.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment design requirements in energy storage and renewable installations, including interference, blast and fire safety, thermal performance in high ambient conditions and access and egress.
• Experience in engineering, system planning or consultancy within the energy sector (B2B), ideally in energy storage or renewables.
• Project management experience, including budgeting and engineering capex management, is advantageous.

Required skills

• Software: DIgSILENT PowerFactory, BIM 360, Revit and AutoCAD 3D.
• BIM, 3D CAD and Digital Twins.

What we offer

• Highly competitive tax-free base salary.
• Tailored incentive package, including cash bonuses and additional benefits depending on level.
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• A long-term opportunity with experienced professionals in a dynamic, friendly environment.

To apply, candidates can apply directly or contact the recruiter by email with their CV.