Digital Design Lead (Electrical)

HDR ICA ENGINEERING; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Digital Design Lead (Electrical) to provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for electrical design across multidisciplinary projects in Dubai.

You will drive complex building systems, ensure compliance with codes, and push for innovative delivery through BIM and digital workflows. You will mentor teams, coordinate with PMs and other discipline leads, and guide design packages from conception through construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive electrical design experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of power systems, lighting design, and building systems integration.
• Experience leading electrical design for complex building, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with BIM and electrical design software; familiarity with codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with highAttention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design teams across multiple projects, providing direction and performance oversight.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, architects, and digital delivery teams.
• Plan, execute, and deliver electrical design packages within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee design of power distribution, lighting, grounding, LV systems, and life safety.
• Review calculations, reports, specifications, drawings, and construction docs for accuracy.
• Lead coordination to resolve technical conflicts across disciplines.
• Maintain electrical design standards and workflows for consistency and quality.
• Guide integration of BIM and digital delivery processes in workflows.
• Support pursuits with technical input, proposals, and client presentations.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, AHJs, and stakeholders to resolve challenges.
• Monitor project performance, resources, and team workloads.
• Provide leadership during construction administration and commissioning activities.
• Champion continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Tools

BIM platforms

Electrical design software

3D design software

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Digital Design Lead (Electrical), you will provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, and operational oversight for the electrical design team. You will lead the development and delivery of complex electrical systems across multidisciplinary projects while ensuring the highest standards of quality, innovation, and project performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage electrical design teams across multiple projects, providing technical direction, mentoring, and performance oversight.
• Serve as the primary electrical design lead, coordinating closely with project managers, engineers, architects, digital delivery teams, and other discipline leaders.
• Direct the planning, execution, and delivery of electrical design packages, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Oversee the design and coordination of power distribution, lighting, grounding, low-voltage systems, communications, life safety systems, and other building electrical infrastructure.
• Review and approve design calculations, technical reports, specifications, drawings, and construction documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination efforts, identifying and resolving technical conflicts between electrical, mechanical, structural, architectural, and specialty systems.
• Establish and maintain electrical design standards, workflows, and best practices to improve consistency, efficiency, and quality across projects.
• Guide the integration of BIM and digital delivery processes within electrical design workflows, supporting model quality, coordination, and project execution.
• Support project pursuits by contributing technical expertise, proposal development, client presentations, and scope definition activities.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and external stakeholders to resolve project challenges and facilitate successful outcomes.
• Monitor project performance, resource allocation, and team workloads to ensure effective delivery and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical leadership during construction administration activities, including reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, conducting site visits, and supporting commissioning activities.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of emerging technologies within electrical engineering and digital design practices.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, designers, and technicians, fostering technical growth, leadership capability, and professional development.
• Ensure all deliverables meet HDR quality requirements, client expectations, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive electrical design experience, including demonstrated leadership and project delivery responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, power systems, lighting design, building systems integration, and construction methodologies.
• Proven experience leading electrical design efforts for complex building, industrial, transportation, water, healthcare, mission‑critical, or infrastructure projects.
• Advanced proficiency with industry‑standard electrical design software and BIM platforms.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary coordination and resolving complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional quality and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project collaboration platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience managing and leading large, geographically diverse design teams.
• Advanced experience with BIM, digital delivery workflows, model coordination, and design automation tools.
• Familiarity with sustainable design practices, energy‑efficient systems, and decarbonization strategies.
• Experience supporting business development activities and client relationship management.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, including smart buildings, digital twins, and advanced electrical system analytics.

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Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience
• A minimum of 5 years related industry experience
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Building Structural

Job Posting

Oct 30, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.