Leverage your technical leadership and join a fast‑growing startup in Abu Dhabi, leading innovation in electrical engineering consultancy with end‑to‑end solutions from concept studies to detailed design. We are seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer to join a leading engineering consultancy in Abu Dhabi specializing in high‑voltage HV and extra‑high‑voltage EHV transmission substation projects. The ideal candidate must have existing TAQA Transmission TAQA‑T approval as a Civil Design Engineer along with expertise in civil and structural design for transmission substations.
Work Location: UAE Abu Dhabi
Key Accountabilities
- Develop and review civil and structural designs for HV EHV transmission substation projects in accordance with TAQA‑T standards and specifications
- Design and assess equipment foundations structural supports cable trenches duct banks control buildings and other associated substation civil works
- Prepare and review civil structural design calculations technical drawings specifications and engineering documentation
- Ensure compliance with TAQA‑T design requirements technical standards and submission procedures
- Coordinate with electrical architectural and MEP design teams to ensure design integration and resolve technical interfaces
- Review design documents and drawings to ensure technical accuracy quality safety and compliance with project requirements
- Support technical submissions respond to review comments and incorporate required revisions to obtain design approvals
- Collaborate with project teams and relevant stakeholders to resolve design issues and ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering
- Existing TAQA Transmission TAQA‑T approval as a Civil Design Engineer is mandatory
- Proven experience in civil and structural design for HV EHV transmission substation projects
- Previous experience in Abu Dhabi transmission substation projects
- Strong knowledge of substation civil works including foundations equipment supports cable trenches and control buildings
- Familiarity with TAQA‑T design standards technical specifications and submission procedures
- Ability to prepare and review structural calculations engineering drawings and technical documents
- Experience coordinating with electrical architectural and MEP disciplines
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant structural design software
- Proven experience with TAQA‑T approval status and relevant transmission substation projects
- Existing TAQA Transmission (TAQA‑T) approval as a Civil Design Engineer is mandatory.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Proven experience in civil and structural design for HV/EHV transmission substation projects.
- Previous experience in Abu Dhabi transmission substation projects.
- Strong knowledge of substation civil works, including foundations, equipment supports, cable trenches, and control buildings.
- Familiarity with TAQA‑T design standards, technical specifications, and submission procedures.
- Ability to prepare and review structural calculations, engineering drawings, and technical documents.
- Experience coordinating with electrical, architectural, and MEP disciplines.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant structural design software.
- Proven experience with TAQA‑T approval status and relevant transmission substation projects.