Graduate Engineer - Electrical (UAE Nationals - Khulasat Al Qaid)

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead dry utilities and infrastructure design across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The role focuses on substations, HV/LV corridors, and telecom network design within major projects.

You will contribute from concept through IFC, leveraging local authority guidelines and coordinating with civil, roads, and landscape teams to deliver safe, compliant, and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with dry utilities and infrastructure projects from concept to IFC.
• Understanding HV/LV networks and substations.
• Knowledge of street lighting design and load schedules.
• Coordination with wet, roads, transportation, landscape and building teams.

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of Dubai/Abu Dhabi / KSA Authority Guidelines, standards and requirements.
• Full understanding of dry utilities and infrastructure projects requirements from Concept masterplan stage to IFC stage.
• Strong infrastructure engineering background with previous experience on infrastructure projects.
• Understanding requirements for primary substations, EHV, HV & LV corridors, distribution substations and telecommunication network design.
• Design of Street Lighting for all type of roads and ROW.
• Coordination with other disciplines such as wet, roads, transportation, landscape and building teams.

Skills

Infrastructure design

Electrical engineering

Substation design

Coordination with teams

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job description

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Job Description

• Strong understanding of Dubai/Abu Dhabi / KSA Authority Guidelines, standards, and requirements.
• Full understanding of dry utilities and infrastructure projects requirements from Concept masterplan stage to IFC stage.
• Strong infrastructure engineering background with previous experience on infrastructure projects
• Understanding of the requirements for primary substations, EHV, HV & LV corridors, distribution substations, pocket substations, feeder pillars and service turrets, HV up to 33kV , LV networks, calculations, report writing skills. Telecommunication infrastructure Network Design including ducts, manholes and knowledge of GSM tower coverage requirements.
• Design of Street Lighting for all type of roads, ROW, Lighting Calculations, SLDs, Load schedules, landscape lighting branch wiring etc.
• Coordination with other disciplines such as wet, roads, transportation, landscape and building teams

Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Additional Information

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About AECOM

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• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

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You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

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