UAE–Oman HVDC interconnector triggers a wave of specialist hiring
May 14, 2026 7 min read· Editorial team
The 1,200 MW subsea link is one of the most complex electrical projects in the GCC. Here is who employers are looking for.
The interconnector unlocks cross-border renewable trading and firming, but the engineering scope is significant.
Roles in highest demand: HVDC converter station engineers, protection & control specialists, cable-lay marine coordinators, and grid-code compliance leads.