Electrical Engineer - Hydropower Projects

AKFED : Industrial Promotion Services

Gilgit Baltistan , Pakistan

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Northern Pakistan Energy Limited (NPAK Energy), a subsidiary of Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) under the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED), operates through a 30-year Concession Agreement with the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan. In response to the regional government’s request, NPAK Energy is committed to developing an energy system that delivers clean, reliable, and affordable electricity to the entire Hunza region. This initiative also aims to showcase a regionally proven model for operating an integrated utility company within Pakistan. The Electrical Engineer – Hydropower Projects will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of the Energy Plus Project, which is co-financed by the European Union and NPAK Energy. This position focuses primarily on electrical engineering tasks related to hydropower development.

Key Responsibilities
- Review electrical designs, drawings, single line diagrams (SLDs), technical specifications, bills of quantities (BOQs), and equipment submittals to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Supervise electrical installation and rehabilitation activities at hydropower project sites, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
- Assess and review components such as generators, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, control and automation systems, and auxiliary equipment.
- Monitor the quality of electrical construction work, ensuring compliance with approved designs and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards.
- Coordinate effectively with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to facilitate smooth project execution.
- Oversee electrical testing, commissioning processes, and the formal handover of completed projects.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in hydropower or power generation projects.
- Hands-on experience in reviewing electrical designs, supervising construction, equipment installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Solid understanding of generators, transformers, medium voltage (MV) and high voltage (HV) systems, protection relays, and control systems.
- Familiarity with hydropower plant rehabilitation and modernization projects is considered an advantage.

Required Skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong knowledge of IEC standards and electrical safety regulations.
- Excellent technical, analytical, communication, and coordination abilities.
- Capability to work in remote project locations and challenging mountainous environments.

Duty Station: Hunza District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. This position is a local posting.

Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) serves as the industrial and infrastructure development arm of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development. IPS operates companies across Africa and Asia that employ advanced production technologies in diverse sectors, including agro-industries, printing, packaging, and infrastructure development. The organization is dedicated to fostering private sector entrepreneurship and establishing economically sustainable enterprises in developing regions.