Electrical Design Engineer

Agile Consultants; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Consultants in Dubai is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to design electrical systems for water treatment plants, firefighting systems, and related environmental service projects.

You will prepare technical submittals and ensure compliance with UAE regulations, coordinating with process, mechanical, instrumentation, and drafting teams, and supporting proposals, production, and operations.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in electrical design and submittal preparation for industrial applications.
• Experience with water/wastewater projects or similar industrial applications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulations and authority requirements (DEWA, DM, ADDC).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare electrical technical submittals, including Single Line Diagrams, Schematic Diagrams for Panels (MCC, MDB, SMDB, DB), BOQs, Cable Sizing, Cable Lists, Load Schedules, Layouts, Lighting & Small Power, Earthing & Lightning, Electrical Shop Drawings, etc.
• Prepare all electrical test forms, including FAT, SAT, Megger Test, Continuity and Loop Test, Functional Test, Earthing Test, etc.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, instrumentation, automation, and drafting teams to prepare electrical designs.
• Provide support to the Proposal, Production, and Operations teams.
• Send RFQs to suppliers for electrical work and manage supplier coordination, negotiations, and technical meetings.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Revit

Electrical testing

Cross‑disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Code: 221/001/535 Industry: Water Treatment

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will specialize in designing electrical systems for water treatment plants, firefighting systems, and environmental service projects.

The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for preparing electrical designs and technical submittals while ensuring that designs meet applicable technical standards and client-specific requirements.

The ideal candidate should have 5–10+ years of experience in electrical design and technical submittal preparation for industrial applications, along with strong knowledge of electrical systems, testing procedures, UAE regulations, and authority requirements.

• Design and prepare electrical technical submittals, including Single Line Diagrams, Schematic Diagrams for Panels (MCC, MDB, SMDB, DB), BOQs, Cable Sizing, Cable Lists, Load Schedules, Layouts, Lighting & Small Power, Earthing & Lightning, Electrical Shop Drawings, etc.
• Prepare all electrical test forms, including FAT, SAT, Megger Test, Continuity and Loop Test, Functional Test, Earthing Test, etc.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, instrumentation, automation, and drafting teams to prepare electrical designs.
• Provide support to the Proposal, Production, and Operations teams.
• Send RFQs to suppliers for electrical work and manage supplier coordination, negotiations, and technical meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of UAE experience in electrical design and preparing technical submittals for industrial applications.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical design tools.
• Strong understanding of electrical components such as MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, and power distribution panels.
• Excellent knowledge of UAE regulations and authority requirements, including DEWA, DM, ADDC, etc.
• Proficiency in electrical testing procedures and test form preparation.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, process, automation, etc.
• Experience in water/wastewater projects or similar industrial applications is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.