Design Senior Engineer

El Sewedy Electric Co.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

El Sewedy Power UAE Business Group is seeking a Design Senior Engineer to lead MEP design for 400 kV substation projects in the UAE. You will drive design through construction and commissioning, covering HVAC, plumbing, drainage and fire protection while coordinating with multiple disciplines.

The role requires 8–12 years of experience in power transmission/substations, familiarity with UAE regulations, and a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services engineering.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant engineering/design experience.
• Experience in high-voltage substation projects (400 kV / 220 kV).
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Building Services Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP design and engineering activities for substations from design through commissioning.
• Review MEP calculations, drawings, specs, BOQs and equipment schedules.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, protection & control, telecom and others.

Skills

MEP design

HVAC systems

Substation design

BIM

Coordination across disciplines

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PDS/CDS software

ETAP/SAPSON

Job description

Job Description

Job Number:

260002EO

Job Title:

Design Senior Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP design and engineering activities for 400 kV substation projects from design through construction and commissioning.
• Prepare and review MEP calculations, drawings, specifications, BOQs, equipment schedules, and technical reports.
• Design and review HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, fire protection, and other building services systems.
• Ensure designs comply with project specifications, client requirements, UAE regulations, and applicable international standards.
• Coordinate MEP designs with civil, structural, electrical, protection & control, telecom, and other disciplines.
• Review and resolve design clashes, technical interfaces, RFIs, and engineering issues.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams on technical matters and design approvals.
• Review vendor technical submissions, shop drawings, material submittals, and technical proposals.
• Provide technical support to construction, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Monitor engineering deliverables and ensure timely completion in line with project schedules.
• Review the work of junior engineers and provide technical guidance and support.
• Identify technical risks and support value engineering, design optimization, quality, and cost-efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant engineering/design experience, preferably within power transmission, substations, EPC, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in high-voltage substation projects, preferably 400 kV / 220 kV.
• Experience in MEP/building services design for substations, power plants, or major infrastructure facilities.
• Previous experience working with EPC contractors, consultants, utilities, and international clients is preferred.
• Experience in UAE/GCC projects and familiarity with local authority requirements is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional engineering certification is preferred.
• Relevant training/certification in HVAC, fire protection, BIM, or building services engineering is an advantage.

Primary Location

United Arab Emirates/Abu Dhabi//Site/Mobile S/S - Power UAE

Company

Main Function : Technical Office Company Name : El Sewedy Power UAE Business Group