Electrical Infrastructure Design Engineer - Dry Utilities

AECOM Corporation; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Travel insurance

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Electrical Infrastructure Design Engineer to support infrastructure and land development projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on dry utilities, electrical distribution networks up to 33kV, street lighting, and telecommunications, with cross-disciplinary coordination across disciplines.

Ideal candidates have 4-5 years of consultancy experience, familiarity with UAE and KSA authority requirements, and proficiency in Civil 3D, ETAP, DIgSILENT

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of relevant professional experience in electrical infrastructure design within an engineering design consultancy.
• Experience on infrastructure and land development projects with UAE/KSA authority requirements.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory or SINCAL, and DIALux.

Responsibilities

• Electrical infrastructure and distribution network design for land development.
• Develop layouts from concept master planning through detailed design.
• Support primary substations and high-voltage corridors planning.
• Design MV networks up to 33kV and related LV infrastructure.
• Prepare designs for substations and package units; coordinate with other utilities.
• Ensure designs meet project specs and authority requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Technical documentation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

SINCAL

DIALux

Job description

Electrical Infrastructure Design Engineer - Dry Utilities Job Snapshot - Role: Electrical Infrastructure Design Engineer - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering - Experience: 4-5 years in electrical infrastructure design consultancy - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: Hybrid Position Overview AECOM is seeking an Electrical Infrastructure Design Engineer to support infrastructure and land development projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role requires strong technical experience in dry utilities design, electrical distribution networks, street lighting, and telecommunications infrastructure, with knowledge of engineering standards and authority requirements across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will develop electrical infrastructure designs from concept master planning through detailed design, covering high-voltage corridors, medium-voltage distribution networks up to 33kV, low-voltage systems, substations, street lighting, and telecommunications networks. Working with multidisciplinary engineering teams, the engineer will undertake electrical calculations, utility corridor assessments, technical documentation, and design coordination to ensure infrastructure systems are integrated effectively into wider land development projects. Candidates should have 4-5 years of relevant experience within an engineering design consultancy, practical knowledge of UAE and KSA authority requirements, and proficiency in Civil 3D, ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory or SINCAL, and DIALux.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Infrastructure and Distribution Network Design
• Design and coordinate electrical infrastructure networks for land development projects.
• Develop electrical distribution layouts from concept master planning through detailed design.
• Support the planning and design of primary substations and high-voltage utility corridors.
• Design medium-voltage distribution networks up to 33kV and associated low-voltage infrastructure.
• Prepare designs for distribution substations and package unit substations.
• Develop electrical infrastructure layouts incorporating feeder pillars and service turrets.
• Coordinate electrical distribution requirements with wider infrastructure development plans.
• Ensure electrical network designs meet project specifications and applicable authority requirements.
• Dry Utilities Planning and Coordination
• Develop dry utilities infrastructure designs for land development and infrastructure projects.
• Undertake utility corridor space-proofing assessments to verify available space and infrastructure requirements.
• Review Right of Way (ROW) arrangements and assess utility corridor requirements.
• Coordinate electrical utility layouts with wet utilities and other infrastructure networks.
• Identify and resolve potential utility conflicts during design development.
• Support the integration of dry utilities into infrastructure master plans.
• Coordinate design interfaces with roads, transportation, landscaping, and other engineering disciplines.
• Maintain consistency between utility corridor layouts and detailed engineering designs.
• Electrical Network Calculations and Analysis
• Perform electrical load assessments for infrastructure distribution networks.
• Prepare cable sizing and voltage drop calculations.
• Undertake electrical network analysis using appropriate engineering software.
• Evaluate electrical distribution requirements and network design parameters.
• Prepare technical calculations and supporting engineering reports.
• Review design outputs against relevant technical criteria and project requirements.
• Support the development of accurate electrical network documentation.
• Street Lighting Design
• Prepare street lighting designs for different road classifications.
• Develop lighting layouts appropriate to road corridors and Rights of Way.
• Perform street lighting calculations using relevant design software.
• Prepare electrical single-line diagrams for lighting distribution systems.
• Develop street lighting load schedules.
• Prepare landscape lighting branch wiring designs.
• Coordinate street lighting infrastructure with roads, landscaping, and other utilities.
• Ensure lighting designs comply with applicable project specifications and authority requirements.
• Telecommunications Infrastructure Design
• Design telecommunications infrastructure networks for land development projects.
• Prepare telecommunications duct route layouts.
• Develop designs for telecommunications manholes and associated infrastructure.
• Coordinate telecommunications routes with electrical and other utility networks.
• Support infrastructure coordination relating to GSM coverage requirements.
• Review telecommunications infrastructure interfaces within wider development plans.
• Ensure telecommunications layouts are integrated into coordinated utility designs.
• Civil 3D and Digital Design
• Develop electrical infrastructure designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare and coordinate technical design information for infrastructure projects.
• Apply electrical network design and analysis software to support engineering calculations.
• Explore digital design solutions and innovative technologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows and design efficiency.
• Support consistent preparation and management of technical deliverables.
• Coordinate design activities across multiple projects.
• Promote accurate and efficient digital engineering practices.
• Multidisciplinary Project Coordination
• Work closely with civil engineering, roads, transportation, and landscaping teams.
• Coordinate with wet utilities and other infrastructure disciplines.
• Communicate technical requirements to clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in engineering coordination activities to resolve design interfaces.
• Support timely and accurate preparation of project deliverables.
• Coordinate with relevant authorities regarding infrastructure design requirements.
• Maintain effective communication across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Engineering Standards and Authority Compliance
• Ensure electrical infrastructure designs comply with applicable UAE authority standards and regulations.
• Apply relevant KSA authority requirements and technical guidelines.
• Review design documentation against project specifications.
• Incorporate applicable regulatory requirements into electrical network and utility infrastructure designs.
• Coordinate authority-related technical requirements during design development.
• Maintain engineering quality and consistency throughout project delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• 4-5 years of relevant professional experience in electrical infrastructure design within an engineering design consultancy.
• Experience working on infrastructure and land development projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution networks and dry utilities infrastructure.
• Proven experience preparing electrical network calculations and detailed engineering designs.
• Practical experience coordinating electrical infrastructure with other utilities and engineering disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of UAE and KSA authority requirements, standards, and regulations.
• Experience developing infrastructure designs from concept master planning through detailed design.

Technical Knowledge and Software Skills

• Strong understanding of high-voltage, medium-voltage, and low-voltage electrical distribution networks.
• Knowledge of medium-voltage network design up to 33kV.
• Familiarity with primary substations, distribution substants, and package unit substants.
• Understanding of feeder pillars, service turrets, and electrical utility corridors.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in ETAP for electrical network design and analysis.
• Working knowledge of DIgSILENT PowerFactory or SINCAL.
• Proficiency in DIALux for lighting calculations and design.
• Knowledge of dry utilities infrastructure planning and design.
• Understanding of street lighting systems and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ability to perform load assessments, cable sizing, and voltage drop calculations.
• Familiarity with Right of Way assessments and utility corridor coordination.
• Strong technical report writing and engineering calculation skills.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary infrastructure design requirements.

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to coordinate electrical infrastructure designs across multiple projects.
• Effective communication with engineering teams, clients, contractors, and authorities.
• Strong organisational and technical documentation skills.
• Attention to detail in engineering calculations and design development.
• Ability to identify and resolve multidisciplinary design conflicts.
• Interest in digital engineering innovation and workflow improvement.
• Commitment to technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and project delivery standards.

Recruitment and Onboarding

AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Working at AECOM AECOM offers opportunities to contribute to infrastructure and land development projects while collaborating with engineering specialists across multiple disciplines. Employees have access to technical expertise, professional development programmes, digital engineering resources, and opportunities to work on projects that support sustainable and resilient communities. Depending on employment status and eligibility, AECOM benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits and employee perks.
• Flexible work options.
• Well-being resources and employee assistance programmes.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee stock purchase plans.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to develop innovative, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure solutions. Its services span advisory, planning, design, engineering, programme management, and construction management. AECOM employs more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, including engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital innovators, and construction management specialists. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Official Website: aecom.com Job Reference: J10162924 Business Line: Transportation Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa Career Area: Engineering