ELV Design Engineer

About the role

GHD is expanding its Abu Dhabi engineering team and is looking for an experienced ELV Design Engineer. You will join a multidisciplinary group delivering infrastructure, building, transport and other projects across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Design Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems – telecommunication, PAVA, AV, electronic security, structured cabling – from concept through construction.
• Perform ELV calculations such as CCTV field‑of‑view, lens selection, recording capacity and Wi‑Fi heat‑map analysis.
• Coordinate design activities with architectural, interior, MEP, infrastructure and landscape disciplines.
• Prepare compliant designs for local authorities (Etisalat, Du, ADMMC, SIRA) and obtain required NOCs.
• Produce ELV package documentation: drawings, single‑line diagrams, technical reports, schedules and specifications.
• Liaise with local suppliers to ensure standards and client scope are met.
• Work with BIM modelers, creating Revit and CAD models and supporting senior engineers in presentations and tender documents.

Required profile

• 3–5 years of experience in an engineering design consultancy.
• Commercial awareness to deliver cost‑effective ELV and security solutions.
• Strong communication skills, able to translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.
• Excellent time‑management, organisational and written/verbal communication abilities.

Required skills

• ELV system design (telecom, PAVA, AV, security, structured cabling).
• CCTV and Wi‑Fi heat‑map calculations.
• Revit and AutoCAD modelling.
• BIM coordination.
• Knowledge of local authority regulations (Etisalat, Du, ADMMC, SIRA).

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on globally significant projects.
• Be part of a fast‑growing, mission‑critical team delivering technically excellent, sustainable solutions.
• Collaboration within a multi‑disciplinary environment.