Principal Electrical Engineer

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

Job summary

Black & White Engineering in Dubai seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical discipline on large-scale building and infrastructure projects, from concept to construction. You will shape technical standards, mentor engineers, and build trusted client relationships, influencing decisions beyond project delivery.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, ensure compliance with international codes, manage project delivery, support business development, and promote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Significant experience in MEP electrical design for buildings/infrastructure.
• Desirable data centre experience.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and delivery.
• Strong knowledge of international/regional design standards.
• Ability to manage client relationships and provide strategic leadership.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and recognised electrical design software.
• Strong commercial awareness with budgets, programmes and change management.
• Chartered Engineer or professional membership preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Collaborative professional who drives continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leading the electrical discipline on large-scale projects from concept through design and construction support.
• Providing technical oversight and QA across project teams and stages.
• Developing and reviewing electrical designs, specs, calculations, reports, drawings, and contracts.
• Ensuring compliance with codes, regulations, and client requirements.
• Acting as a technical authority for electrical engineering within the business.
• Managing client relationships and serving as a trusted advisor during delivery.
• Supporting resource planning, project strategy, and technical risk management.
• Collaborating with mechanical, structural, and other disciplines for integrated solutions.
• Leading design reviews, workshops, and value engineering activities.
• Supporting business development, proposals, and client presentations.
• Mentoring engineers at all levels and promoting best practices.
• Promoting innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence across projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering

MEP design

Leadership

Client relations

AutoCAD

Electrical software

Regulatory standards

Project delivery

Chartered status

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Data Centre experience

Education

BSc/BEng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer

Location: Dubai

Why this role?

If you're a Principal Electrical Engineer who thrives on technical leadership, strategic influence, and delivering complex engineering solutions, this is an opportunity to play a defining role within a growing international consultancy.

You will be a key member of our multidisciplinary engineering team, leading the electrical discipline across major projects while shaping technical standards, mentoring engineers, and building trusted client relationships. This role goes beyond project delivery. It offers the chance to influence engineering decisions, contribute to business growth, and drive excellence across a diverse project portfolio.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to combine technical expertise with leadership responsibility while remaining closely connected to engineering delivery.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the electrical discipline on large-scale and technically complex building and infrastructure projects from concept through detailed design and construction support
• Providing technical oversight and quality assurance across multiple project teams and project stages
• Developing and reviewing electrical engineering designs, specifications, calculations, reports, drawings, and contract documentation
• Ensuring compliance with applicable international codes, local regulations, industry standards, and client requirements
• Acting as a technical authority for electrical engineering matters within the business
• Managing client relationships and serving as a trusted advisor throughout project delivery
• Supporting project directors and senior management in resource planning, project strategy, and technical risk management
• Collaborating closely with mechanical, public health, structural, and architectural disciplines to deliver integrated engineering solutions
• Leading technical reviews, design workshops, value engineering exercises, and design coordination meetings
• Supporting business development activities, proposal preparation, and client presentations
• Mentoring, developing, and providing technical guidance to senior, intermediate, and junior engineers
• Promoting innovation, sustainability, and best practice engineering across all projects

What's in it for you

• Leadership responsibility across high-profile and technically demanding projects
• Opportunity to shape technical standards and engineering excellence within a global consultancy
• Exposure to major developments across commercial, healthcare, hospitality, mixed-use, aviation, infrastructure, and data centre sectors
• Direct engagement with senior clients, developers, contractors, and project stakeholders
• A collaborative multidisciplinary environment that values technical expertise and innovation
• Clear pathways toward Associate and Director-level progression
• The opportunity to mentor future engineering leaders and contribute to the growth of the business
• A workplace culture centred around accountability, integrity, and professional development

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSc/BEng) or equivalent qualification
• Significant experience in MEP electrical design consultancy, delivering complex building and infrastructure projects
• Data Centre experience highly desirable
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing electrical project deliveryStrong knowledge of international and regional electrical design standards, codes, and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and provide strategic technical leadership
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and recognised electrical design software platforms
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of project budgets, programme delivery, and change management
• Chartered Engineer status or professional membership with a recognised institution such as IET, CIBSE, or equivalent preferred
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
• A collaborative professional who takes ownership, drives continuous improvement, and supports team success

Health, Safety and Professional Standards

All engineers are expected to maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and professional conduct. The successful candidate will actively promote a positive safety culture, complete all mandatory compliance requirements, and support best practice engineering delivery across the business.

About the Company

We are a global MEP design consultancy delivering technically challenging and innovative engineering solutions across multiple sectors worldwide.

Our culture is built around four core values:

• Accountability – We take ownership of our commitments and deliver on our promises
• Integrity – We communicate openly, act honestly, and build lasting relationships
• Simplicity – We focus on clear thinking and practical engineering solutions
• Support – We work together, recognise achievement, and help one another succeed

Our teams combine technical excellence, commercial understanding, and collaborative working to create sustainable, practical, and high-performing engineering solutions for our clients.