Electrical Designer Engineer

Al Shandagha Architects & Engineering Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Shandagha Architects & Engineering Consultants is seeking an Electrical Designer Engineer in Dubai to design electrical systems for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low-current systems. You will prepare drawings and schematics, perform load calculations, and select equipment while ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

Collaborate with architectural, mechanical, and structural teams, review shop drawings, and

Qualifications

• Strong skills in electrical system design, including power distribution, lighting design, and low-current systems.
• Proficiency in CAD and design software (AutoCAD, Revit).
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings and coordinate electrical design with other disciplines.
• Knowledge of local and international electrical codes and standards.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in calculations and drawings.
• Excellent communication for collaborating with project teams, consultants, contractors, and authorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; professional registration is an advantage.
• Experience in building services or consultancy environments in the UAE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Prepare detailed drawings and schematics and perform load calculations.
• Select equipment and ensure designs comply with codes and standards.
• Coordinate with architectural, mechanical, and structural teams.
• Review shop drawings and support site teams during installation and commissioning.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and documentation for client approvals and authority submissions.

Skills

Electrical design

Interpreting drawings

Code knowledge

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Role Description The Electrical Designer Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai. This position is responsible for designing electrical systems for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low-current systems. Day-to-day tasks include preparing detailed drawings and schematics, performing load calculations, selecting equipment, and ensuring designs comply with relevant codes and standards. The role involves coordinating with architectural, mechanical, and structural teams, reviewing shop drawings, and supporting site teams during installation and commissioning. The Electrical Designer Engineer also assists in preparing technical reports, specifications, and documentation for client approvals and authority submissions.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in electrical system design, including power distribution, lighting design, and low-current systems.
• Proficiency in CAD and relevant design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, or similar electrical design tools).
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings and coordinate electrical design with other disciplines.
• Knowledge of local and international electrical codes and standards, and experience applying them to building projects.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy in calculations and drawings.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with project teams, consultants, contractors, and authorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; professional registration or certification is an advantage.
• Previous experience in building services or consultancy environments in the UAE is preffered