Electrical Engineer

The Opportunity

• We're looking for a highly capable, electrical engineer. This role is open to all nationalities (UAE / Gulf experience preferred).

What you'll do

• Lead design, review, and supervision of electrical systems including LV/MV distribution, lighting, power, earthing, ELV (fire alarm, CCTV, BMS, access control), and emergency lighting.
• Perform detailed electrical load calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop, short circuit, and earthing calculations.
• Prepare and review Material Submittals, Method Statements, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) ensuring compliance with specifications and consultant/client requirements.
• Review and approve Shop Drawings, ensuring design intent, specification compliance, and authority regulations (DEWA, Dubai Municipality).
• Review consultant design drawings, verify applicability, and ensure proper coordination with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and ID drawings before implementation.
• Ensure full compliance of all electrical works with project specifications, DEWA regulations, BS 7671, IEC standards, and Dubai Green Building Regulations.
• Apply strong expertise in: 
• • Low Voltage & Medium Voltage Systems 
  • Lighting & Small Power Distribution 
  • Earthing & Lightning Protection 
  • ELV Systems (Fire Alarm, CCTV, Access Control, BMS Integration) 
  • Emergency & Backup Power Systems (Generators, UPS)
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical system issues during construction and commissioning phases.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and energization of electrical systems, ensuring zero snags at handover.
• Identify critical design areas, review drawings, and initiate RFIs/RFCs to resolve gaps and conflicts early.
• Provide commercial and technical input, including cost-cutting and value engineering solutions while maintaining quality and performance.
• Coordinate with Architects, Interior Designers, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, and other trades for seamless MEP integration.
• Coordinate with consultants, main contractors, subcontractors, and DEWA inspectors for approvals and technical clarifications.
• Prepare and present technical reports, progress updates, and risk registers to senior management and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (recognized by UAE Ministry of Education).
• 5–8 years strong experience in MEP electrical projects (high-rise, commercial, residential, villas in UAE preferred).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Dialux, ETAP, or similar electrical design software.
• Deep knowledge of DEWA regulations, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence, and Dubai Green Building Regulations.
• Strong calculation & troubleshooting ability (load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, earthing).
• Multi-disciplinary coordination experience.
• Value engineering & cost optimization skills.
• Excellent communication, reporting & leadership abilities.