Principal Engineer / Associate - Dry Utilities

WSP Global Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking Principal Engineers or Associates to lead electrical and power infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. Candidates must bring a BEng/BSc and at least 13 years of experience, including strong skills in project management, engineering solutions, and report writing. This role offers competitive pay, medical coverage, and flexible work options.

Benefits

Work-life balance options

Medical coverage

Paid professional subscriptions

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• At least 13 years of postgraduate experience.
• Membership or working towards membership of a professional body.
• Experience in modeling power and lighting networks.

Responsibilities

• Leading and contributing to electrical and power infrastructure projects.
• Producing engineering designs, models, and reports.
• Managing project execution and liaising with NOCs.

Skills

Engineering solutions

Communication

Project Management

Report Writing

Education

BEng / BSc (Hon) or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Dialux

Amtech

ETAP

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Principal Engineer / Associate - Dry Utilities

Join WSP and make your career future ready!

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise on projects that transform society.

We are seeking experienced professionals for the roles of Principal Engineer or Associate. The successful candidates will lead and contribute to electrical and power infrastructure projects in the Middle East.

Based in Abu Dhabi, responsibilities include producing engineering designs, models, reports, and obtaining authority approvals for single and multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.

Your responsibilities include :

• Providing engineering solutions, analysis, specifications, and procurement support for infrastructure projects.
• Managing opportunity and risk on projects.
• Having a good knowledge of contracts and key clauses.
• Managing deliverables and providing technical support to the team.
• Preparing schedules, resource plans, and assisting in budget preparation.
• Leading bids and developing techno-commercial offers in collaboration with internal and external parties.
• Managing project execution until final delivery, including liaising with NOCs.
• Monitoring and controlling budgets and invoices.
• Managing engineers and CAD teams, providing technical support.
• Designing HV, MV, LV, street lighting, and telecom networks for infrastructure, urban planning, roads, and tunnels.
• Carrying out grounding, lightning protection, cable containment, and shielding.
• Undertaking load flow analysis, short circuit, protection schemes, and grounding system calculations.
• Producing reports, drawings, calculations, and presentations.
• Attending meetings with authorities regarding utility design proposals.
• Being aware of local authority regulations in the Gulf region.
• Advising clients and stakeholders on engineering solutions.
• Using Dialux, Amtech, ETAP, AutoCAD, Civil3D, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office to produce deliverables.
• Following QA / QC procedures in line with project requirements.
• Organizing and attending progress meetings with contractors, consultants, and authorities.
• Minimizing end-user comments to ensure client satisfaction and high-quality deliverables.
• Ensuring designs meet all relevant codes and standards.
• Reviewing contractor shop drawings and material submissions.

Ideal candidates will have :

• BEng / BSc (Hon) or equivalent in a relevant discipline with at least 13 years of postgraduate experience; C.Eng & PMP are advantageous.
• Membership or working towards membership of a professional body.
• Experience modeling power and lighting networks.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Experience preparing authority approval documentation according to local standards.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both speaking and writing.

What we offer :

We support work-life balance and individual needs, including options for remote work, part-time work, and flexible hours. WSP offers competitive pay, medical coverage, paid professional subscriptions, and a friendly, inclusive culture that values diversity and individual contributions.

Apply now and shape the future with WSP!

WSP is a leading engineering consultancy, committed to communities worldwide, with expertise spanning property, infrastructure, environment, industry, resources, and energy sectors. We deliver lasting solutions through strategic consulting and project management.

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