Electrical Design Engineer - Dry Utilities

About the role

AECOM is seeking an experienced Electrical Infrastructure Design Engineer for design consultancy, focused on infrastructure and land development projects across the UAE and KSA. The role centres on dry utilities design, electrical distribution networks, street lighting and telecommunications infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Design and coordinate electrical infrastructure networks for land development projects, including primary substations, HV corridors, distribution and package unit substations, feeder pillars, service turrets, MV networks (up to 33kV) and LV networks.
• Develop dry utility designs from concept master planning through detailed design.
• Carry out utility corridor space proofing, Right of Way (ROW) assessments and utility coordination with wet utilities, roads, transportation, landscaping and other disciplines.
• Perform electrical network calculations, load assessments, cable sizing and voltage drop calculations, and prepare technical reports.
• Design telecommunications infrastructure networks, including duct routes and manholes, and coordinate GSM coverage requirements.
• Prepare street lighting designs for various road classifications and ROWs, including lighting calculations, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), load schedules and landscape lighting branch wiring.
• Develop designs in Civil 3D and ensure compliance with project specifications and authority requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors and authorities, explore digital design solutions and ensure compliance with UAE and KSA authority standards.

Required profile

• 4-5 years of experience in electrical infrastructure design within an engineering design consultancy.
• Experience on infrastructure and land development projects.
• Strong knowledge of UAE and KSA authority requirements, standards and regulations.
• Proven experience in electrical network calculations, utility coordination and detailed design.

Required skills

• Understanding of HV, MV (up to 33kV) and LV electrical distribution networks.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory / SINCALI and Lux.
• Knowledge of dry utilities planning, telecommunications infrastructure and street lighting design.
• Strong technical report writing, calculation and multidisciplinary coordination skills.

New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.