Associate Electrical Engineer

AESG; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

AESG in Dubai seeks an Associate Electrical Engineer to lead the design, coordination and delivery of electrical building services across GCC projects, with a focus on the UAE. You will drive QA/QC, develop standards and templates, and act as the primary interface with clients, architects and regulators, delivering complex designs from concept through construction.

This challenging role requires chartered status and a proven track record on large-scale healthcare, hospitality and commercial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent accreditation (CIBSE, IET, IEEE).
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in electrical building services design and delivery.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior/associate engineering role in a consultancy or design firm.
• Extensive GCC project experience focused on UAE.
• Proficient in BIM and electrical design software (Revit, AutoCAD, Amtech/ETAP/SKM).
• Strong knowledge of UAE/GCC codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC of the electrical design team's outputs (drawings, calculations, specs, reports).
• Develop and maintain electrical standards, design manuals, templates and QA/QC systems.
• Lead the design and coordination of LV/MV power distribution, lighting, earthing and protection systems.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Electrical design

QA/QC leadership

BIM coordination

Load calculations

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Amtech

ETAP

SKM

DIALux

Relux

Job description

Due to the continuing success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm.

We are headquartered in London, Riyadh, Singapore and Dubai, Cape Town, Cairo & Sydney working throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory and Commissioning, Handover and Asset Management.

We pride ourselves in being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated team with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management and acoustics.

Job Purpose

• Associate Electrical Engineer, reporting directly to the Company Electrical Lead, responsible for the design, coordination and delivery of electrical building services across built environment projects in the GCC, with a focus on the UAE.
• Provide strategic technical leadership and authoritative guidance on all electrical disciplines, including power distribution, lighting, earthing and lightning protection, life safety and renewable energy systems.
• Lead the QA/QC of the electrical design team's deliverables, ensuring technical excellence, consistency and compliance with project briefs, company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement and maintain company electrical standards, design manuals, templates and quality systems aligned with international best practice.
• Act as the primary electrical engineering interface with clients, architects, contractors, other disciplines and regulatory authorities.
• Capable of independently delivering complex electrical designs from concept through construction support whilst maintaining technical excellence and commercial awareness.

Qualification And Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering field.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation (CIBSE, IET, IEEE or equivalent).
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in the design and delivery of electrical building services within the MEPF and built environment sector.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior or associate-level engineering role within a consultancy or design organisation.
• Extensive GCC project experience with a strong portfolio of delivered projects, focused on the UAE.
• Demonstrable experience leading electrical design on large-scale, complex developments including healthcare, hospitality, commercial, residential and mixed-use.
• Proficiency in design and analysis software such as:
• Revit and AutoCAD (BIM modelling and multidisciplinary coordination)
• Electrical design and calculation software such as Amtech, ETAP or SKM
• Lighting design software such as DIALux or Relux
• Strong knowledge of international and local electrical codes and standards:
• BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations), BS / EN and IEC Standards (including IEC 60364 and IEC 61439)
• CIBSE Guides and Design Guidance
• UAE / GCC codes and local authority requirements
• Demonstrable experience developing, implementing and maintaining company standards, design manuals and QA/QC systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QA/QC of the electrical design team's deliverables, including drawings, calculations, specifications and reports.
• Develop, implement and maintain company electrical standards, design manuals, templates and quality systems.
• Lead the design and coordination of electrical building services including:
• LV and MV Power Distribution Systems
• Substations, Generators and Uninterruptible Power Supplies
• Internal and External Lighting Design
• Earthing and Lightning Protection Systems
• Fire Alarm and Life Safety Systems
• Renewable Energy and Photovoltaic Systems
• Building Controls and Energy Management Integration
• Perform and review engineering calculations, load estimations, cable sizing and protection coordination using Amtech or ETAP.
• Lead BIM-enabled design delivery and multidisciplinary coordination using Revit.
• Review specialist contractor designs, calculations and submittals.
• Develop technical reports, basis of design and specifications.
• Lead authority approval submissions including Dubai Municipality, DEWA and relevant regulatory bodies.
• Ensure designs comply with project briefs, client standards and regulatory requirements