Junior Engineer - Dry Utilities

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,440 - 156,240; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Junior Engineer - Dry Utilities to support the design development of power, telecom, and related dry utilities infrastructure in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience in electrical design.

The role involves preparing engineering documentation, calculations, and supporting senior engineers in major projects. Knowledge of local standards and software like Civil3D and ETAP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in dry utilities network design.
• Recent experience in HV, MV, and LV electrical design using local and international standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow engineering procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations and engineering drawings for dry utilities networks.
• Support senior engineers in day-to-day design tasks for major infrastructure projects.
• Develop electrical engineering computations in line with project requirements.

Skills

Dry utilities design

Electrical engineering

HV electrical design

MV electrical design

LV electrical design

Power distribution networks

Telecom infrastructure

BIM coordination

Cost estimates

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Civil3D

Navisworks

ETAP

MSExcel

Job description

Junior Engineer - Dry Utilities

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Industry: Electrical and Power Generation | Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering | Experience: Minimum 3 years | Job Type: Full-time

Job Snapshot: The Junior Engineer - Dry Utilities supports the design development of power, telecom, and related dry utilities infrastructure for large‑scale projects across the EMEA region. The role contributes to accurate engineering calculations, coordinated drawings, quantity take‑offs, cost estimates, design reports, and technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations and engineering drawings for dry utilities networks, including power, telecom, and associated infrastructure systems.
• Support senior engineers in day‑to‑day design tasks for major infrastructure and utilities projects.
• Develop electrical engineering computations for HV, MV, and LV network design in line with project requirements and approved standards.
• Prepare material quantity take‑offs, cost estimates, design documentation, and technical inputs required for project submissions.Junior Engineer - Dry Utilities

  Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Industry: Electrical and Power Generation | Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering | Experience: Minimum 3 years | Job Type: Full-time

  Job Snapshot: The Junior Engineer - Dry Utilities supports the design development of power, telecom, and related dry utilities infrastructure for large-scale projects across the EMEA region. The role contributes to accurate engineering calculations, coordinated drawings, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, design reports, and technical documentation.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare design calculations and engineering drawings for dry utilities networks, including power, telecom, and associated infrastructure systems.
  • Support senior engineers in day-to-day design tasks for major infrastructure and utilities projects.
  • Develop electrical engineering computations for HV, MV, and LV network design in line with project requirements and approved standards.
  • Prepare material quantity take-offs, cost estimates, design documentation, and technical inputs required for project submissions.
  • Assist in conventional and basic electrical engineering assignments using standard engineering theories, procedures, and industry codes.
  • Apply local and international standards during the preparation of dry utilities designs, calculations, reports, and drawings.
  • Use CAE and CAD tools to support design development, coordination, review, and technical production.
  • Provide technical guidance to CAD designers and drafters during drawing preparation and design coordination.
  • Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, constructability, authority compliance, and alignment with design intent.
  • Support design requirements for primary substations, 132‑11 kV systems, HV corridors, distribution substations, pocket substations, feeder pillars, MV systems up to 33 kV, and LV networks.
  • Assist in preparing clear engineering reports, design notes, calculations, and technical summaries for internal and client review.
  • Coordinate dry utilities design interfaces with civil, infrastructure, road, landscape, and other engineering disciplines.
  • Work within Civil3D, Navisworks, and BIM environments to support coordinated infrastructure design.
  • Follow applicable codes and standards, including National Electrical Code, IEEE, ANSI, IESNA, NFPA, IEC, and relevant GCC authority requirements.
  • Support project compliance with DEWA, ADDC, SEWA, FEWA, SEC, MEDC, Civil Defense, and other local authority standards when applicable.
  • Contribute to design quality, document control, technical accuracy, and timely delivery of assigned engineering tasks.

  Ideal Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in dry utilities network design.
  • Recent experience in HV, MV, and LV electrical design using local and international standards.
  • Infrastructure engineering background with exposure to major infrastructure projects.
  • Practical understanding of primary substations 132‑11 kV, HV corridors, distribution substations, pocket substations, feeder pillars, MV systems up to 33kV, and LV networks.
  • Strong ability to prepare calculations, review drawings, support design reports, and assist with technical documentation.
  • Good knowledge of National Electrical Code, IEEE, ANSI, IESNA, NFPA, IEC, and GCC authority standards.
  • Familiarity with authority requirements from DEWA, ADDC, SEWA, FEWA, SEC, MEDC, Civil Defense, and related utility stakeholders.
  • Experience using Civil3D, Navisworks, and BIM-based design coordination environments.
  • ETAP software experience is preferred.
  • Proficiency in MSExcel for calculations, schedules, quantity checks, and technical tracking.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow engineering procedures and produce accurate design deliverables.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work with senior engineers, CAD teams, and multidisciplinary project members.

  Technical Skills

  • Dry utilities design
  • Electrical engineering
  • HV electrical design
  • MV electrical design
  • LV electrical design
  • Power distribution networks
  • Telecom infrastructure
  • Infrastructure design
  • Design calculations
  • Engineering drawings
  • Electrical computations
  • Quantity take-offs
  • Cost estimates
  • Technical documentation
  • Design reports
  • CAD coordination
  • CAE tools
  • Civil3D
  • Navisworks
  • BIM coordination
  • ETAP software
  • MSExcel
  • DEWA standards
  • ADDC standards
  • SEWA standards
  • FEWA standards
  • SEC standards
  • MEDC standards
  • Civil Defense requirements
  • National Electrical Code
  • IEEE
  • ANSI
  • IESNA
  • NFPA
  • IEC
  • Substation design support
  • Feeder pillars
  • HV corridors
  • MV systems up to 33kV
  • LV network design

  Compensation

  Estimated salary range: 9,000–14,000AED per month.