SurbanaJurong

OHL / Underground Cable Engineer

SJ Muscat, Oman Full time
  • A global multidisciplinary consultancy with 16,500+ professionals across 40+ countries
  • Delivering world-class infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions
  • Be a part of shaping our business and driving innovation initiatives.

About SJ Group:

Surbana Jurong Group is a global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm with 16,000+ employees across more than 40 countries.

Our member companies include SMEC, Robert Bird Group, B+H, KTP, SAA, Atelier Ten, and Prostruct, delivering integrated engineering and consultancy services across infrastructure, energy, buildings, and cities.

About the Role:
Surbana Jurong is seeking a highly experienced OHL / Underground Cable Engineer to support the design and engineering services for high-voltage transmission assets in Oman.

The role will focus on engineering, design review, and technical support for overhead transmission lines and underground cable systems ranging from 132kV to 400kV, ensuring compliance with regional utility requirements and international standards.

The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and utility stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient transmission infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and review engineering designs for overhead transmission lines and underground cable systems (132kV–400kV).
  • Support route selection, corridor planning, and cable route feasibility assessments.
  • Conduct line surveys, site assessments, and geotechnical reviews for transmission infrastructure.
  • Prepare and review technical specifications, calculations, and engineering deliverables.
  • Verify cable sizing, ampacity, thermal ratings, and pulling tension calculations.
  • Review tower structural loading, foundation requirements, and design parameters.
  • Coordinate with utilities and stakeholders to ensure compliance with OETC / OTEC standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare BOQs, cost estimates, project schedules, and risk assessments.
  • Support supervision activities, including installation, jointing, termination, and testing of HV cables.
  • Assist with commissioning, energization, and defect resolution activities.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in transmission engineering, including OHL and underground cable systems.
  • Proven experience working on 132kV–400kV transmission infrastructure projects.
  • Experience working with regional utilities or transmission operators is strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of IEC, IEEE, and international transmission standards.
  • Experience supporting engineering consultancy or design projects.
  • Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in PLS-CADD, SAG10, CYMCAP, or similar transmission design tools.
  • Knowledge of transmission line structural behaviour and cable system design.
  • Ability to prepare technical reports, design documentation, and engineering calculations.
  • Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
     

Why Join SJ?
Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people-centric environments across 40+ countries. Work with world-class teams and lead impactful landscape design across the region.

All recruitment activities go through our internal Talent Acquisition Team, and currently, this role doesn't require agency input.

Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

**Only shortlisted candidates will be notified** 

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!