Dry Utilities Engineer

About the role

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Dry Utilities Engineer for its Land Development team in Abu Dhabi. The role supports the technical delivery of multiple master‑planning and land‑development projects across the Emirate.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare utility designs, calculations and documentation in line with authority standards.
• Design HV/MV/LV networks, street lighting, and telecoms infrastructure, including single‑line diagrams, voltage‑drop calculations and lux studies.
• Produce technical reports, design deliverables and presentation material for project submissions and approvals.
• Support cost estimation, value optimisation and coordinate design reviews with authorities and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to business development activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) and progressing towards professional registration.
• Relevant experience in master‑planning projects in the UAE/GCC.
• Strong communication skills in English and willingness to travel for short‑term assignments.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• ETAP
• DiaLux (or similar lighting design software)
• Electrical load calculations, LV/HV network design
• Telecoms infrastructure design and GSM coverage planning

What we offer

• Employee ownership model with annual bonus and long‑term participation.
• Medical and life insurance, competitive annual leave and enhanced maternity/paternity provisions.
• Professional membership support, learning and career development opportunities.