Electrical Design Engineer

Role overview

Design and coordination responsibilities

• Design and coordinate electrical infrastructure networks, including primary substations, HV corridors, distribution and package unit substations, feeder pillars, service turrets, MV networks up to 33kV, and LV networks.
• Develop dry utility designs from concept master planning through detailed design.
• Undertake utility corridor space proofing and ROW assessments, coordinating with wet utilities, roads, transportation, landscaping, and other disciplines.
• Perform network calculations, load assessments, cable sizing, and voltage drop calculations; prepare technical reports.
• Design telecom networks, including duct routes and manholes, and coordinate GSM coverage requirements.
• Prepare street lighting designs, lighting calculations, SLDs, load schedules, and landscape lighting branch wiring.
• Use Civil 3D for electrical infrastructure design and comply with project specifications and authority requirements.
• Coordinate with teams, clients, contractors, and authorities to support timely project delivery.
• Explore digital design solutions and workflow improvements, and manage deliverables across multiple projects.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable UAE and KSA authority standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Qualifications and experience

• 4–5 years of relevant electrical infrastructure design experience in an engineering design consultancy.
• Experience with infrastructure and land development projects.
• Strong knowledge of UAE and KSA authority requirements, standards, and regulations.
• Proven experience in electrical network calculations, utility coordination, and detailed design development.

Technical skills and software

• Strong understanding of HV, MV up to 33kV, and LV electrical distribution networks.
• Electrical design and analysis software: AutoCAD Civil 3D, ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory or SINCAL, and DIALux.
• Knowledge of dry utilities infrastructure planning and design.
• Understanding of telecommunications infrastructure and street lighting design.
• Strong technical report writing, calculation, and multidisciplinary coordination skills.

Onboarding

• Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment.

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