Lead Electrical Designer

Wtsenergy; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in Dubai. The role involves providing efficient electrical design solutions for greenfield and brownfield projects while ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Responsibilities include leading design teams, producing high-quality deliverables, and mentoring junior personnel. The ideal candidate has a diploma in Electrical Engineering, 15 years of experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and other tools. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in brownfield electrical modifications across Concept FEED and Detailed Design phases.
• Proven leadership in managing design teams and conducting design reviews.
• Solid understanding of electrical design standards and field-based engineering/construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and allocate work to electrical design personnel.
• Produce AFC-quality electrical design deliverables.
• Mentor and support junior designers and engineers.
• Conduct site surveys and contribute to accurate survey reports.
• Review and interpret vendor documents for project deliverables.

Skills

Leadership in managing design teams

Multidisciplinary communication

Proficient in AutoCAD 2D/3D

Cost, time, and resource planning

Education

Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Job Description

Provide efficient technically accurate and costeffective electrical design solutions for onshore and offshore greenfield and brownfield projects ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory local and international standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead supervise and allocate work to electrical design personnel ensuring timely delivery of project tasks.
• Produce AFCquality electrical design deliverables including SLDs schematics wiring diagrams cable routing and supports lighting and small power layouts MTOs cable schedules and installation details.
• Mentor and support junior designers and engineers within the discipline.
• Participate in project meetings identify scope changes and communicate impacts to Planning and Project Engineers.
• Support engineering teams with design implementation drawing retrieval and resolving drawing-related queries.
• Conduct onshore/offshore site surveys and contribute to accurate survey reports.
• Review and interpret vendor documents for incorporation into project deliverables.
• Maintain discipline-related asset drawings and ensure asbuilt documentation complies with Company procedures.
• Prepare estimates and schedules for electrical design work scopes.
• Ensure design quality technical accuracy and compliance with all applicable standards.
• Coordinate with Lead Discipline Engineers and Project Engineers to obtain necessary information and plan work efficiently.

Key Qualifications

• Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical Engineering.
• 15 years experience in brownfield electrical modifications across Concept FEED and Detailed Design phases.
• Proven leadership in managing design teams and conducting design reviews.
• Strong multidisciplinary communication and experience preparing cost time and resource plans.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2D/3D Navisworks MS Excel and Word.
• Solid understanding of electrical design standards and fieldbased engineering/construction environments.

Location:

Dubai UAE

Required Experience

IC