Electrical Design Engineer - ePlan

SD (Middle East) LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport logistics solutions provider in Dubai seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to oversee the design of power systems for baggage handling and cargo operations. The role requires 5+ years in electrical design within logistics automation, proficiency in ePLAN P8 and AutoCAD, and knowledge of communication protocols. The ideal candidate enjoys collaborative work across departments, ensuring project quality and deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in electrical design and installation in logistics automation.
• Hands-on experience with ePLAN P8 and AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Create single line diagrams and power calculations based on mechanical layout.
• Analyze tender documentation for distribution panels.
• Develop detailed design layouts and wiring diagrams using ePLAN.

Skills

Electrical design

Team coordination

Communication protocols

ePLAN P8

AutoCAD

Interpersonal skills

PLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ePLAN P8

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Together we make the difference.

We are a leading provider of innovative and high-performance solutions for airport logistics. Our portfolio includes products and solutions for baggage and cargo handling, high-end software for the digitalization of logistics processes as well as an extensive range of maintenance and services. Major customers include renowned airports and airlines around the globe.

Be part of our team as an Electrical Design Engineer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

What are my responsibilities?

• Based on mechanical layout and drive list, create single line diagrams, 400v/24v power calculations & dimensioning of system to ensure that rules of voltage drop, short circuit current and selectivity are fulfilled.
• Analyze the tender by checking the relevance of requirements of Distribution Panels, Sub Main Distribution Boards, Field Distribution Boards to ensure that the panels are designed according to the customer requirements.
• Carryout power distribution calculations considering all the elements of BHS systems such as motor loads, lighting loads, UPS or any ancillary systems ensuring the designed panels such as MDP/LDP/SMDB/FDB/etc. are meeting the project requirements.
• Based on the project requirement, create detailed design layouts, wiring diagrams using ePLAN with pre-defined templates complying to the industrial practices and international standards such as EN, BS, DEWA, SASO, etc.
• Generation of BOQ/BOM and SAP material creation for ordering, documentation and layout submittals from concept design, throughout detail design and final design to stakeholders and active involvement in the approval process before issuing the drawings to the manufacturers and for site installation.
• Review engineering drawings, analyze design and develop necessary project documentation such as Material submittals, Functional Design Specs, Detailed Design Specs together with Operation and Maintenance, Training manuals related electrical, controls and general project requirement.
• Create purchase requisitions within SAP, ordering all the required Electrical material considering existing stock for the site Installation as per the approved material submittals.
• Work closely and coordinate across various departments like Proposals, Mechanical, PLC Commissioning & Software teams, Installation teams, Planning & Procurement teams and logistics teams to ensure the designed system is functional as per the project requirements and meeting the project schedule.
• Manage and ensure that all project quality procedures applicable for design are followed. This enables all aspects of the project to be achieved towards meeting design needs and ultimate customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for follow occupational health, safety, security, environment and quality as stipulated in the Project HSSE Plan and project Quality Plan respectively.

What do I need to qualify for the role?

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in electrical design and installation practices in the logistics automation domain, specifically in Baggage Handling or Cargo Handling Systems.
• Hand on experience of ePLAN P8, AutoCAD, REVIT, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft word, Power point.
• Prior knowledge of trunking & cable layout design with clear installation practices.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design and communication protocols such as Profinet / Profibus, use of software tools like SIMARIS, CANECO, etc. along with SIEMENS products would be an added advantage.
• Effective interpersonal skills, ability to engage internal & external stakeholders, and good to have worked in multicultural environment.
• PLC knowledge would be an advantage.