Associate Electrical Engineer

Role purpose

Design leadership and delivery

• Lead QA/QC of electrical design drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports.
• Develop and maintain company electrical standards, design manuals, templates, and quality systems.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, other disciplines, and regulatory authorities.
• Design power distribution, substations, generators, UPS, lighting, earthing, lightning protection, fire alarm, life safety, renewable energy, and building-control systems.
• Review calculations, load estimates, cable sizing, and protection coordination; lead Revit-enabled BIM coordination.
• Review specialist contractor submittals, prepare reports and specifications, and lead authority submissions including Dubai Municipality and DEWA.
• Ensure designs comply with project briefs, client standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field; Chartered Engineer status or equivalent accreditation such as CIBSE, IET, or IEEE.
• At least 15 years of electrical building-services design and delivery experience, including at least five years in a senior or associate-level consultancy/design role.
• Extensive GCC experience and a strong UAE-focused project portfolio, including leadership on large, complex developments.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD; electrical calculation software such as Amtech, ETAP, or SKM; and lighting software such as DIALux or Relux.
• Strong knowledge of BS 7671, BS/EN and IEC standards, CIBSE guidance, and UAE/GCC codes and authority requirements.
• Experience developing and maintaining company standards, design manuals, and QA/QC systems.

Company context