Network Planning Manager – Electricity Sector

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult in Dubai seeks a Network Planning Manager – Electricity Sector to lead the strategic planning, development, and optimization of the electricity distribution network for a leading semi-government utilities organization in the UAE.

The role requires a senior engineer with expertise in load flow studies, network modelling, and long-term infrastructure planning, with 10+ years in the GCC energy sector and a master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Load flow studies

Network modelling

Regulatory standards

Capacity analysis

Power systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Power system analysis software

Job description

Network Planning Manager – Electricity Sector

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 01/14/2026

A leading semi-government utilities organization in the UAE is seeking an experienced Network Planning Manager – Electricityto 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

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.