Electrical Design Engineer

AFRY; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm based in Dubai is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to oversee design responsibilities for Power Plants and EHV substations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering along with 7-12 years of relevant experience, particularly in electrical substation projects. The role is full-time, requiring strong communication skills and familiarity with design standards. Join a team focused on engineering change and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of experience in electrical engineering with a recognized career path.
• Experience in electrical distribution, including calculations and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Report to Discipline Head/Lead Discipline Engineer/Project Management.
• Assume responsibility for electrical design activities for Power Plants.
• Review vendor drawings and ensure design packages meet client specifications.
• Assist in coordinating Electrical engineering and drafting activities.

Skills

Fluent in written and spoken English

Interpersonal skills

Design standards knowledge

Initiative and flexibility

Education

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Will report to the Discipline Head/Lead Discipline Engineer/Project Management as appropriate.
• To assume responsibility for electrical design activities for Power Plants and EHV substations from concept to detailed design and as-building. (11Kv 132Kv up to 400Kv voltage level)
• To prepare EPC scope Specifications Material lists SLDs Layout drawings etc.
• To review vendor drawings specific to the equipment.
• Focal point responsibility for integrity and quality of the design / review work and deliverables
• To assist in coordinating the Electrical engineering and drafting activities so as to ensure efficient and economical design solutions whilst maintaining the delivery schedule.
• To assist in the development of less experienced Electrical personnel.
• To prepare requisitions for and technical evaluations of discipline material and equipment.
• To ensure equipment vendors provide high quality products for front end and detailed design packages and within the specified time frame.
• To ensure design packages comply with Client specifications and codes safety environmental ergonomic and quality standards.
• To attend FAT of substation equipment where required.
• To manage interfaces with other disciplines.
• To identify potential applications for new technologies.
• To provide and promote effective communications between colleagues and senior staff.
• Must have required years of engineering experience in having developed a recognized career path.
• Extensive experience in detailed design...
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English with good technical skills applied to producing reports consequently must be computer literate.
• Must have experience of working within an ISO Quality environment.
• Good knowledge of applicable design standards and codes is essential (ie IEC IEEE ISO and BS).
• Field experience in construction and commissioning would be advantageous.
• Must be able to demonstrate initiative and flexibility both as an individual and as a strong team player coupled with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have experience in electrical distribution including calculations and drawings SLDs layouts and profiles, cable schedules EHV HV & LV cable sizing Wiring/termination diagrams HV/LV control circuit diagrams electrical layouts earthing layouts (incl. calculations) lighting layouts DC & AC UPS system configurations vendor electrical drawings construction scopes.
• Experience in very high voltage systems (400kV) would be advantageous.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering is mandatory withExperience of 7-12 Years OR Higher is required

Additional Information

• Important Notes: 1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• 2. Strictly No agencies please.
• 3. Only candidate having core design experience in Electrical Substation projects will be considered.

At AFRY we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate innovate technology and embrace challenging points of view. Thats how were making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time