Lead Electrical Engineer for Large-Scale Buildings

Black & White Engineering; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical discipline across major building and infrastructure projects. You will shape technical standards, mentor engineers, and build trusted client relationships while ensuring delivery excellence.

You will oversee design development, reviews, and coordination with other disciplines, driving innovative and sustainable engineering solutions on a global consultancy scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Significant experience in MEP electrical design consultancy for building and infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary project teams and delivering electrical design.
• Strong knowledge of international and local electrical design standards, codes and regulations.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and provide strategic technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical discipline on large-scale building and infrastructure projects from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance across multiple project teams and stages.
• Develop and review electrical designs, specifications, calculations, reports, drawings, and contract documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Act as technical authority for electrical engineering matters within the business.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor during delivery.
• Support project directors in resource planning, strategy, and risk management.
• Collaborate with mechanical, public health, structural, and architectural disciplines for integrated solutions.
• Lead technical reviews, design workshops, and value engineering exercises.
• Support business development, proposals, and client presentations.
• Mentor engineers and promote innovation, sustainability, and best practices.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

MEP experience

Client relationship management

AutoCAD

Code compliance

Chartered engineer

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Black & White Engineering is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical discipline across major building and infrastructure projects. You will shape technical standards, mentor engineers, and build trusted client relationships while ensuring delivery excellence.

You will oversee design development, reviews, and coordination with other disciplines, driving innovative and sustainable engineering solutions on a global consultancy scale.