Senior Electrical Engineer

Company Overview

Our Vision and Values

• We aspire to be the chosen home of those with a gift for crafting solutions that empower people and an unwavering passion for learning and innovation.
• Our core values shape our culture and guide our decision-making.
• We are committed to:
• Excellence
• Responsibility
• Empowerment
• Connectivity
• Courage

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, review, and supervision of LV, MV, and power distribution systems for large-scale building, airport, shopping mall, and commercial development projects, including substations, transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power factor correction systems, and electrical rooms.
• Perform and validate electrical power system studies, including load flow analysis, short-circuit studies, protection coordination, arc flash assessments, voltage drop calculations, harmonic analysis, and cable sizing.
• Design and oversee lighting, small power, emergency power, earthing, lightning protection, and ELV systems (CCTV, Fire Alarm, Public Address, Access Control, BMS, Structured Cabling, etc.).
• Coordinate electrical power requirements with utility authorities and stakeholders to secure approvals for substations, load schedules, metering schemes, energization plans, and permanent power connections.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination with architectural, structural, MEP, and tenant fit-out teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with international standards and local authority requirements, including IEC, NEC, IEEE, DEWA, ADDC, SEWA, Civil Defense, and other applicable regulations.
• Review and approve design calculations, single-line diagrams, electrical layouts, equipment schedules, shop drawings, material submittals, and commissioning procedures.
• Supervise installation, testing, commissioning, energization, and handover of electrical systems, ensuring adherence to project specifications and quality standards.
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges related to electrical infrastructure, power distribution networks, substations, cable routing, electrical protection systems, and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Monitor project progress, resource utilization, and technical deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers, inspectors, contractors, and site teams.
• Support sustainability initiatives through energy-efficient electrical designs and compliance with LEED, Estidama, and other green building requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, authorities, and project stakeholders throughout all project phases, from concept design through construction and handover.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering; Master's Degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in electrical engineering, including significant experience on large-scale building, airport, mixed-use, commercial, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in electrical power systems, substations, MV/LV distribution networks, protection systems, and utility coordination.
• Proficient in ETAP, SKM, Dialux, AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and other electrical design and analysis software.
• Extensive knowledge of local authority requirements and approval procedures (DEWA, ADDC, SEWA, Civil Defense, etc.).
• Hands-on experience in electrical testing, commissioning, power system energization, and authority inspections.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards, power quality, protection coordination, and reliability engineering.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Membership in IEEE or an equivalent professional engineering body.
• PMP, LEED AP, Estidama PQP, or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.
• Licensed/Registered Electrical Engineer is preferred.
• ** While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration.
• We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.*