Electrical Engineer
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Electrical Engineer supervising MEP systems including LV/MV, lighting, and ELV. Requires UAE experience and strong technical knowledge in electrical engineering and regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead design, review, and supervision of electrical systems including LV/MV distribution, lighting, power, earthing, ELV (fire alarm, CCTV, BMS, access control), and emergency lighting.
- Perform detailed electrical load calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop, short circuit, and earthing calculations.
- Prepare and review Material Submittals, Method Statements, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) ensuring compliance with specifications and consultant/client requirements.
- Review and approve Shop Drawings, ensuring design intent, specification compliance, and authority regulations (DEWA, Dubai Municipality).
- Review consultant design drawings, verify applicability, and ensure proper coordination with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and ID drawings before implementation.
- Ensure full compliance of all electrical works with project specifications, DEWA regulations, BS 7671, IEC standards, and Dubai Green Building Regulations.
- Apply strong expertise in: Low Voltage & Medium Voltage Systems, Lighting & Small Power Distribution, Earthing & Lightning Protection, ELV Systems (Fire Alarm, CCTV, Access Control, BMS Integration), Emergency & Backup Power Systems (Generators, UPS).
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical system issues during construction and commissioning phases.
- Oversee testing, commissioning, and energization of electrical systems, ensuring zero snags at handover.
- Identify critical design areas, review drawings, and initiate RFIs/RFCs to resolve gaps and conflicts early.
- Provide commercial and technical input, including cost-cutting and value engineering solutions while maintaining quality and performance.
- Coordinate with Architects, Interior Designers, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, and other trades for seamless MEP integration.
- Coordinate with consultants, main contractors, subcontractors, and DEWA inspectors for approvals and technical clarifications.
- Prepare and present technical reports, progress updates, and risk registers to senior management and clients.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (recognized by UAE Ministry of Education).
- 5–8 years strong experience in MEP electrical projects (high-rise, commercial, residential, villas in UAE preferred).
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Dialux, ETAP, or similar electrical design software.
- Deep knowledge of DEWA regulations, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence, and Dubai Green Building Regulations.
- Strong calculation & troubleshooting ability (load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, earthing).
- Multi-disciplinary coordination experience.
- Value engineering & cost optimization skills.
- Excellent communication, reporting & leadership abilities.
Benefits:
- UAE / Gulf experience preferred

















