Senior Engineer - Design
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STRATEGIC Lead civil and structural design activities for HV/MV Substation and Cabling Projects from project initiation through commissioning. Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with DEWA requirements, project specifications, contract scope, and applicable codes and standards.
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Strategic
- Lead civil and structural design activities for HV/MV Substation and Cabling Projects from project initiation through commissioning.
- Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with DEWA requirements, project specifications, contract scope, and applicable codes and standards.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance for civil and structural design optimization to improve project efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Support project execution teams by ensuring timely availability of approved engineering deliverables.
- Drive continuous improvement in civil design processes, methodologies, and engineering standards.
- Participate in technical evaluations and selection of design consultants, soil investigation agencies, survey contractors, and specialized engineering service providers.
Operational
- Prepare, review, verify, and approve civil and structural engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and design deliverables for Substation and Cabling Projects.
- Lead the design development of substation buildings, control rooms, GIS buildings, cable trenches, transformer foundations, equipment foundations, retaining structures, roads, drainage systems, boundary walls, and associated infrastructure.
- Review and validate designs prepared by external civil and structural consultants to ensure technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
- Verify structural integrity and design adequacy of all civil and structural works.
- Review and approve soil investigation reports, topographical survey reports, and geotechnical recommendations for project implementation.
- Define engineering design inputs and scope of work for consultants, survey agencies, and geotechnical contractors.
- Prepare technical specifications, design criteria, and engineering deliverables required for project execution.
- Coordinate submission and approval of design documents, drawings, calculations, and reports with Consultants and DEWA.
- Ensure engineering deliverables are submitted as per approved project schedules.
- Achieve drawing approvals with minimal revisions and ensure timely closure of consultant comments.
- Support procurement activities through technical review and evaluation of vendor and consultant proposals.
- Review vendor drawings and technical submittals related to civil and structural scope.
- Participate in design review meetings and technical discussions with clients, consultants, suppliers, and project teams.
- Provide engineering support during construction, testing, commissioning, and project close-out stages.
- Resolve technical issues, design discrepancies, and site engineering challenges.
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards including DEWA, Dubai Municipality, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, BS, ACI, ASTM, and relevant international standards.
- Maintain engineering records, design registers, and project documentation in accordance with company procedures.
People Management
- Provide technical supervision and guidance to Design Engineers, Graduate Engineers, CAD Draftsmen, and BIM personnel.
- Review and monitor design output quality produced by team members.
- Mentor junior engineers and support their technical development.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and implementation of engineering best practices.
- Coordinate engineering activities across multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective project delivery.
Product/Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization without compromising quality or safety.
- Recommend improvements to design methodologies, standards, templates, and engineering workflows.
- Support implementation of BIM, digital engineering tools, and design automation initiatives.
- Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement programs.
- Promote standardization of design practices across substation and cabling projects.
- Enhance engineering efficiency through improved coordination and review processes.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
- Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering is an added advantage.
- Membership of a recognized engineering body preferred.
- PMP Certification is advantageous.
- Certified Structural Design Professional preferred.
- BIM/Revit Certification is advantageous.
- UAE Society of Engineers Membership preferred.
- 10–15 years of experience in Civil & Structural Design Engineering.
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in HV/MV Substation Projects, Power Infrastructure Projects, or Utility Projects.
- Proven experience in DEWA Substation Projects (132/11kV, 400/132kV, and associated Cabling Works).
- Experience in managing engineering consultants and multidisciplinary engineering interfaces.
- Strong experience in obtaining approvals from DEWA and Consultants.
- Experience in technical evaluation of consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
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