Design Engineer - (LV) Electrical Switchgear and Control Panels

F j T general trading; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

FJ Group in Dubai UAE is seeking an experienced Design Engineer for the ECS Promaster division to design and develop LV electrical switchgear and control panels, ensuring reliable, standards-compliant solutions for client projects.

You will prepare SLDs, BOMs, wiring diagrams, coordinate with sales and project teams, and support site testing and commissioning, with strong IEC and local regulation knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 2–7 years of LV switchgear and control panel design experience.
• Exposure to commercial, industrial, utility substation, and water/wastewater projects.
• Strong knowledge of IEC standards and local regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office; knowledge of EPLAN is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design power and control systems per client requirements including SLDs and panel layouts.
• Generate BOMs, IO lists, submittals, and maintain revision history.
• Ensure IEC standards and local regulations compliance.
• Coordinate with sales, project teams, production, and QA/QC for submittals and FAT.
• Support site testing, commissioning, and as-built documentation.

Skills

Electrical design

Documentation management

Stakeholder coordination

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

EPLAN

OEM design tools

Coordination study software

Job description

Reporting To HR Dept Divisions ECS Promaster Categories Engineering FJ Group is expanding its engineering team in Dubai UAE We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer for our ECS Promaster division to design and develop reliable standards-compliant Low Voltage LV electrical switchgear and control panels

Key Accountabilities

• Electrical Design Engineering Design power and control systems according to client and project requirements Prepare single line diagrams SLDs schematic drawings wiring diagrams GA drawings and panel layouts for LV switchgear MCCs control panels and distribution boards Conduct discrimination and short-circuit studies load calculations heat dissipation calculations and component sizing
• Technical Documentation Generate accurate Bills of Materials BOM I O lists control philosophies sequence of operations technical datasheets submittals and compliance statements while maintaining full revision history
• Standards Compliance Ensure all designs comply with IEC standards local regulations utility guidelines DEWA SEWA TAQA FEWA and FJ Standard Operating Procedures
• Cross-Functional Coordination Collaborate closely with the sales team for tender support project teams for submittals approvals production and workshop teams for panel assembly and wiring support procurement for material selection and QA QC teams for internal audits and FAT witness
• Support Improvement Provide technical clarification for site testing and commissioning support As-Built and O amp M documentation and drive audit-readiness and continual design improvement initiatives

Job & Person Specification:

• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: 2 to 7 years of design experience in LV Switchgear, Capacitor Banks, Control Panels, and MCCs, with exposure to commercial, industrial, utility substation, and water/wastewater projects.
• Technical Know-How: Strong understanding of MEP documentation, major electrical products, IEC standards, and local regulations.
• Software & Tools: Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Knowledge of EPLAN engineering software, OEM design tools, and coordination study software is a strong advantage.
• Core Competencies: Strong documentation management, time management, problem-solving, and excellent stakeholder coordination skills.