Electrical Design Engineer (MV/LV)

About the role

Ultiwise Consult is hiring an Electrical Design Engineer in Dubai for medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) power distribution systems. The engineer takes responsibility for the complete electrical design from concept through detailed engineering, including design calculations, engineering documents, equipment specifications, technical bid evaluations and support during procurement, FAT, installation, commissioning and project close-out.

Key responsibilities

• Design MV and LV power distribution systems, including switchgear, switchboards, MCCs, PCCs, PLC and control panels, and review vendor GA drawings, panel wiring diagrams and internal layouts
• Prepare single line diagrams, load lists and schedules, and perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, motor starting and cable sizing calculations
• Conduct protective relay coordination, earthing and lightning protection design, and hazardous area electrical design where applicable
• Prepare cable schedules, cable tray and conduit layouts, lighting layouts and calculations, junction box and termination schedules, and interconnection drawings
• Select equipment such as transformers, UPS, battery chargers, diesel generators, VFDs, motors, bus ducts, protection relays and metering systems
• Produce design basis, electrical philosophy, calculation reports, material requisitions, technical specifications, datasheets, BOQs, technical bid evaluations, vendor document reviews, FAT and SAT procedures, and as-built documentation
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, instrumentation, civil, HVAC, telecom and automation disciplines, resolve client and site queries, and take part in design reviews and HAZOP/SIL workshops
• Support construction teams, resolve site engineering issues, and take part in FAT and SAT

Required profile

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in electrical design engineering for industrial, oil & gas, petrochemical, water treatment, power or infrastructure projects
• Preferred industries: oil & gas, petrochemical, water & wastewater, power plant, data center, renewable energy, industrial manufacturing, cement plants and mining
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, NFPA and BS standards, including IEC 61439, IEC 60076, IEC 60947, IEC 60204, IEC 60364, IEC 61850 and IEC 62443 awareness
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and technical writing, ability to manage multiple projects and work under deadlines

Required skills

• ETAP and DIgSILENT PowerFactory
• AutoCAD, EPLAN (preferred), Navisworks (preferred), BIM/Revit (advantage), Dialux, Caneco or similar electrical calculation software
• MV/LV system design, power system studies, motor control, generator synchronization, arc flash studies, earthing and hazardous area installations