Senior Electrical Engineer

About the role

Join the Energy & Industrial Group to lead the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for power generation, water treatment, and industrial projects across the UAE.

Key responsibilities

• Design power distribution systems and prepare specifications for major electrical equipment procurement.
• Prepare and review functional design drawings, including single line, relay, metering, cable block, and schematic diagrams.
• Perform detailed calculations such as voltage drop, protective relay settings, and arc‑flash studies using ETAP.
• Coordinate with vendors to develop bills of material and equipment purchase specifications.
• Review and mentor junior engineers, and conduct independent reviews of calculations and drawings.
• Travel to client and vendor sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a power systems focus.
• 5+ years of experience in power plant design, especially Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) or SWRO desalination facilities.
• Proven experience selecting equipment, preparing specifications, and performing system studies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and serve as a lead engineering liaison.

Required skills

• ETAP software for electrical calculations.
• Knowledge of IEC and NFPA international codes and standards.
• Design of medium‑ and low‑voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors).
• Preparation of single‑line diagrams, relay settings, and arc‑flash calculations.