Lead Electrical Engineer

GHD; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to manage electrical design projects. The successful candidate will lead and mentor a team while ensuring high-quality service delivery across multiple projects. Applicants should have at least 12 years of experience in electrical systems design, an understanding of UAE electrical codes, and proficiency in industry-standard software. This role offers competitive salary, career development, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Additional leave

Qualifications

• 12 years experience in electrical systems design and team management.
• Advanced understanding of Electrical codes in the UAE.
• Flexibility to travel for short term project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team on electrical and multidisciplinary projects.
• Manage design and documentation of electrical services.
• Oversee multiple projects ensuring quality and adherence to timelines.

Skills

Design of electrical systems

Team leadership

Client communication

Proficiency in industry standard software

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Description

Our Building Engineering team has a strong core of highly expert industry professionals who take a long term approach to client management. Our outstanding market position and enviable reputation leads to strong trusted relationships and repeat business.

Due to a strong pipeline of projects our Abu Dhabi team is fastgrowing and we are seeking an experiencedLead Electrical Engineerto undertake a variety of projects across the region.

In this role you will work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team across a variety of infrastructure buildings transport and other project types. This role will see you involved in

• Leading mentoring training and coaching other team members
• Undertaking and managing the design and documentation of Building Services including: electrical power reticulation and distribution systems lighting design small power cable routing LV distribution and Single line diagrams standby power generation lightning protection and fire detection for new or revamp related projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client and authority meetings effectively ensuring clear communication compliance with regulations and alignment with project objectives.
• Proven capability to lead and oversee multiple projects simultaneously maintaining quality efficiency and adherence to timelines while managing resources effectively.
• Preparation and coordination of fee proposals technical report writing cost reporting and client liaison at project level.
• Preparation of authority submissions and construction phase services.
• Engaging Clients on work winning interviews and presentations

What you will bring to the team

• 12 years experience in the design of electrical systems and the ability to lead and manage electrical and/or multidisciplinary teams undertaking commercial industrial education health transport infrastructure power and controls projects.
• An advanced understanding of Electrical codes in the UAE and beyond.
• Understanding of local council/authority requirements.
• Flexibility to travel for short term project assignments.
• An understanding of renewable energy resources.
• Proficiency with industry standard software (MS Office AutoCAD ETAP AMTECH PowerCAD AGI32/Dialux Bluebeam/Adobe Acrobat).
• Ability/desire to carry out coordinated design in the Revit environment using and CANECO software packages.

Our commitment to you

Fostering gender balance diversity and acceptance of flexible working is central to the way GHD does business. We offer a professional friendly and inclusive culture based on our core values of Safety Teamwork Respect and Integrity.

In addition to a competitive salary GHD provides attractive career options including professional development via the GHD Business School additional leave and familyfriendly flexible work arrangements.