Electrical Engineer (Lighting) – Full Time

About the role

ARX is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specialized in lighting to join its Dubai site office. The role focuses on reviewing and coordinating lighting systems for airports, aviation facilities, large buildings, and industrial assets.

Key responsibilities

• Review and coordinate lighting, emergency and escape lighting, lighting control, and external lighting design deliverables.
• Check lighting calculations, lux levels, uniformity, glare control, CRI requirements, emergency coverage, DALI or lighting control arrangements, and energy‑efficiency provisions.
• Coordinate lighting design inputs with mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, ELV/ICT, civil, architectural, structural, BIM/CAD, and construction teams.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, drawing comments, material submittals, photometric calculations, BOQs, and design review responses.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7‑12 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years reviewing lighting shop drawings on large projects.
• Experience with airport or aviation facilities, specialist lighting (high‑bay, paint‑booth, explosion‑proof, washdown‑rated).
• Strong coordination, communication, technical writing and professional English skills.

Required skills

• Lighting design, lighting circuits, DALI, emergency lighting, earthing and bonding.
• Proficiency with Dialux or AGi32, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks.
• Knowledge of BS 7671/NEC, IEC 60598, CIBSE/SLL guidance, EN 12464, NFPA 70, DEWA regulations, IEC 60079.
• Ability to review drawings, calculations, specifications, material submittals, method statements, BOQs and design reports.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge projects in the Middle East and North Africa.
• Personalized professional growth and development pathways.
• Collaboration with a forward‑thinking, innovative team.