Electrical Engineer (Luxury Residential)

ZAD Studio; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

ZAD Studio in Dubai seeks a qualified Electrical Engineer for luxury residential projects. You will lead electrical design and on-site supervision, ensuring delivery to highest standards while complying with Dubai Municipality and DEWA requirements.

The role requires 3–5 years' experience, proficiency in Revit, and the ability to review shop drawings and coordinate with architecture, MEP, and interior teams to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of electrical design and site supervision.
• DEWA Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical works on-site to ensure compliance with drawings and specs.
• Prepare and review electrical design docs: lighting, power layouts, SLDs, DB schedules.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, RFIs and method statements.
• Coordinate with architectural, mechanical, structural and interior teams.
• Conduct site inspections per Dubai Municipality and local codes.
• Support testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Attend progress meetings and document approvals.
• Use Revit for electrical coordination and documentation.

Skills

Electrical design

Site supervision

Coordination with teams

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team, specializing in luxury residential projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in both electrical design and site supervision, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest quality standards while meeting local authority requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor electrical works on-site to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate electrical design documentation, including:
• Lighting layouts
• Power layouts
• Load schedules
• Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
• Distribution Board (DB) schedules
• ELV system drawings
• Other related technical documentation
• Review and approve contractors’ shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs, and method statements.
• Coordinate with architectural, mechanical, structural, and interior design teams to resolve technical issues and ensure seamless project integration.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify compliance with Dubai Municipality regulations, local authority requirements, and applicable electrical codes.
• Support testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Attend progress meetings and coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including inspection reports, progress updates, and technical approvals.
• Utilize Revit for electrical design coordination, model review, and project documentation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in electrical design and site supervision.
• Experience working on luxury residential projects is preferred.
• DEWA Certification is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of electrical building systems, Dubai Municipality requirements, local authority regulations, and relevant international codes.
• Proven experience reviewing shop drawings, technical submittals, RFIs, method statements, and design documentation.
• Proficiency in Revit for electrical coordination and documentation is preferred.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.