Network Planning Manager Electricity Sector

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semi-government utilities organization in the UAE is searching for an experienced Network Planning Manager – Electricity. This senior role involves leading the strategic planning, development, and optimization of the electricity distribution network, ensuring reliability and compliance with standards. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in electricity network planning or power distribution, with strong expertise in load flow studies and utility planning systems. Opportunities for career growth in an influential organization await you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electricity network planning or power distribution.
• Experience in large utilities, infrastructure, or energy sector organizations in the GCC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term electricity network planning strategies.
• Conduct load forecasting and capacity analysis.
• Lead network expansion projects and system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory standards.
• Prepare technical reports and planning recommendations.

Skills

Load flow studies

Network modelling tools

Utility planning systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Network Planning Manager – Electricity Sector

Full time | Black Pearl Consult | United Arab Emirates

Posted On 01/14/2026

Job Information

Utilities

Number of Positions 1

City Dubai

337-1500

Job Description

A leading semi-government utilities organization in the UAE is seeking an experienced Network Planning Manager – Electricity to lead the strategic planning, development, and optimization of the electricity distribution network. This is a senior technical role responsible for ensuring reliability, capacity growth, and long‑term infrastructure planning in line with national energy objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop short-, medium-, and long‑term electricity network planning strategies.
• Conduct load forecasting, capacity analysis, and demand growth modelling.
• Lead network expansion projects, reinforcements, and system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory standards, safety, and technical codes.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, asset management, and capital planning teams.
• Prepare technical reports, investment justifications, and planning recommendations to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in electricity network planning or power distribution.
• Strong expertise in load flow studies, network modelling tools, and utility planning systems.
• Experience within large utilities, infrastructure, or energy sector organizations in the GCC is highly desirable.

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