On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Lead Power Systems Engineer

Location: Baku
Employment type: Full-time

A large industrial organization delivering complex metallurgical and heavy industrial projects is seeking an experienced Lead Power Systems Engineer to oversee the complete electrical power system scope of a major HBI / DRI-related project.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the discipline authority for all HV and MV power distribution systems, substations, and main power infrastructure
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of power electrical engineers and designers
• Design and oversee the industrial power distribution network, including substations, MV/LV switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and bus duct systems
• Coordinate with utility providers and internal engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Process, Civil)
• Ensure compliance with international standards (IEC, ANSI/IEEE, NEC) and local regulations
• Support construction, commissioning, testing, and start-up of HV/MV systems

Lead and review mandatory power system studies:

• Load flow and load shedding
• Short-circuit and fault current calculations
• Protective relay coordination
• Arc flash and grounding studies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 7–14 years of experience in power system design within heavy industrial or EPC/EPCM projects
• Mandatory experience in minerals, metals, or DRI/HBI facilities
• Proven experience leading an electrical engineering discipline or team
• Strong proficiency with power system analysis software (ETAP, SKM, PowerFactory or similar)
• Solid knowledge of protection relaying and industrial substation design
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent is an advantage
• Fluent English is mandatory; Azerbaijani, Russian, or Chinese is a plus

Interested candidates can send their CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.