Electrical Design Engineer

Ready to lead a team that tackles infrastructure challenges for Electrical Systems designs. You will apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses which may involve using specialized electrical software such as CAD 3D, Revit, BIM and CAD (computer aided design) applications. Willingness to travel or relocate to construction site locations is expected.

Responsibilities:

• The engineer may be assigned to a project or organizational team, or as a lead engineer for a specific discipline on small to intermediate-size projects.
• Provide input and technical guidance to CAD Designers/Drafters and Junior Engineers working on the projects. Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
• Proficiency in utilizing CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering is required.
• Prepare master plans from Concept stage to Detailed Master Plan stage in terms of HV, LV utility corridor space proofing, defining ROW requirements, coordination with wet utilities, ICT, Telecom, roads, transportation, landscape, Marinas, and building design teams.
• Prepare design reports, specifications, tender documents and secure design approvals for different project phases including coordination with clients, authorities, and sub-consultants.
• Review design reports prepared by other consultants and prepare design review reports.
• Prepare technical proposals and estimations for projects, Technical Evaluation of Bids, and preparation of evaluation reports.
• Coordinate with all local authorities as needed.
• Prepare RFIs related to electrical works and dry utilities.
• Verify clash analysis and resolve clashes in 3D models.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications:

Experience and Expertise:

• Minimum 12 years relevant experience in Electrical Design of Large Infrastructure, Marinas, and building projects.
• Recent experience of HV, MV, LV, ELV electrical design to local and international standards.
• Proficiency in utilizing CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering is an advantage.
• Thorough knowledge of National Electrical Code, IEEE, ANSI, IESNA, NFPA, and IEC, as well as various local authority standards in the UAE like DEWA, ADDC, SEWA, FEWA, SIRA, Civil Defense, etc.
• Strong infrastructure engineering background with previous experience on infrastructure projects. Understanding of the requirements for primary substations 132 / 11 kV, HV corridors, Block work distribution substations, pocket substations, feeder pillars, and service turrets, MV systems up to 132kV, LV networks, calculations, ICT, and Security systems.
• Additional experience in the fields of power systems design and analysis and building services would be an advantage.
• Experience of liaising with DEWA for obtaining Power Supply Master Plan Approvals, Load NOCs, LV Design Approvals, HV Design Approvals, 11 KV Substations, Getting Electricity applications, etc.
• Approval from DM / RTA would be an added advantage. Registration with DEWA, SIRA as an electrical engineer will also be considered an added advantage.