Electrical Design Engineer

Position                  Electrical Design Engineer

Location                     Abu Dhabi, UAE

Company                   One of the largest multidisciplinary Engineering Companies specializing in infrastructure, building planning, and construction.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Electrical Design Engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing the electrical systems and components for various projects. This role requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, proficiency in design software, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design all electrical systems ensuring compliance with standards, local regulations, and authority requirements such as DEWA, ADDC, and UAE FIRE CODE.
• Create detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and layouts for all the electrical systems, such as interior and exterior lighting design, small power distribution, cable routing, fire alarm, earthing, and lightning protection.
• Prepare comprehensive electrical design documents, including drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical reports, utilizing ACAD (AutoCAD), Revit, and Navisworks.
• Handle several electrical design tasks for multiple projects.
• Conduct detailed electrical calculations, including load analysis, short-circuit analysis, voltage drop calculations, and cable sizing, utilizing appropriate software tools and engineering principles.
• Collaborate closely with architects, and other engineering disciplines to integrate electrical systems seamlessly into project designs.
• Provide technical guidance to external stakeholders throughout the design and coordination process.
• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer, preferably with a focus on UAE projects.
• In-depth knowledge of local regulations and authority requirements, such as DEWA, ADDC, and UAE FIRE CODE.
• Strong technical capabilities in ACAD (AutoCAD), Revit, and Navisworks for designing and drafting electrical systems.
• Familiarity with electrical load calculations, power distribution, voltage drop analysis, and cable sizing.
• Proficient in using electrical engineering software tools for analysis and design.
• Strong understanding of lighting systems, small power distribution, cable routing, earthing, and lightning protection.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, Generator sizing tools, and ETAP.

Qualifications & Skills Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical design engineering.
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, MATLAB, ETAP, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., NEC, IEC, ADDC, NFPA, ADQCC, UAE Code and Standards).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or progress toward certification is a plus.