GATESOURCE HR

| Full time

Electrical Standards Engineer (Substations / HV-MV Equipment / Electrical Grid) – Caribbean

George Town,

Cayman Islands

Job Description

GateSource HR Caribbean Division is partnering with a key client in the Caribbean to recruit a Electrical Standards Engineer to support the reliability and performance of the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) network by researching, designing, developing, and maintaining material, equipment, and method standards. This includes work on Substation HV/MV equipment, power transformers, and both overhead and underground systems, utilizing electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering principles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and update design and construction standards for overhead and underground primary and secondary voltage lines in alignment with North American standards such as NESC, CSA, ANSI, and IEEE.

  • Manage the development, review, and approval process of all T&D equipment standards—including HV/MV substation components and power transformers—in coordination with the Standards Committee.

  • Establish and maintain a centralized, version-controlled database housing standards, meeting minutes, action items, and related documentation.

  • Lead engineering projects that support upgrades and maintenance of both T&D and generation systems.

  • Authenticate engineering designs for standard and custom applications to meet regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with external agencies.

  • Provide engineering and technical support for customer projects within the Energy Operations Division.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Joint Safety Advisory Committees (JSAC) and Work Methods Committees, to deliver engineering input and ensure safe practices.

  • Stay informed of current trends and updates in electric utility standards and apply them proactively.

  • Perform other related duties as required.


Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably with an electrical focus).
  • Minimum of 8 years of post-graduate experience in T&D engineering within jurisdictions that follow North American standards.
  • Eligibility for registration—or current registration—as a Chartered or Professional Engineer.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and technical drawing software such as AutoCAD.
  • Strong understanding of electrical, civil, and structural design principles.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate and implement solutions to engineering challenges.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of electric utility standards and their practical application.
  • Ability to build and maintain technical relationships with industry peers and vendors.
  • Capability to apply engineering principles to resolve complex design and maintenance issues.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and analytical decision-making.


Benefits

  • Four weeks of prorated vacation.

  • Performance-based Short Term Incentive Program (subject to board approval).

  • Pension plan.

  • Health and life insurance coverage.

  • Employee Share Purchase Plan.

  • Wellness programs.

  • Relocation assistance available for overseas hires.


Job Information

Industry

Energy and Utilities

Work Experience

5+ years

Salary

$81,000 – 111,000

Job Type

Full time

Location

Cayman Islands

City

George Town

State/Province

Cayman Islands

Zip Code

0000

Expiry Date

2025-07-05