Principle Power Systems Engineer

Black & White Engineering; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering is seeking a Principal Power Systems Engineer to lead MV/HV power systems design, analysis, and project delivery across diverse sectors. You will mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and drive growth for mission-critical facilities.

The role offers leadership across concept to commissioning, with emphasis on resilience, grid integration, and international standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant MV/HV power-systems experience and project delivery.
• Experience in consultancy or specialist power environments.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution & network analysis.
• Ability to lead teams, manage stakeholders and communicate clearly.
• Chartered status or clear pathway is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of MV/HV power systems for buildings and infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across project teams.
• Develop power system strategies emphasizing resilience and efficiency.
• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Support business growth through bid support and opportunities.

Skills

MV/HV power systems eng

Power systems modelling

Protection coordination

Load flow & fault analysis

Grid connections & interface

Standby/generator systems

Critical power infrastructure

IEC/BS standards

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

Job description

Shape the Future of Mission-Critical Power Infrastructure

Are you ready to take a leading role in delivering some of the most complex and technically challenging power systems projects across the built environment, infrastructure, and mission-critical sectors?

We are looking for a Principal Power Systems Engineer to join our growing engineering team and provide technical leadership across medium and high voltage (MV/HV) power systems design, analysis, and project delivery. This is an opportunity to work on industry-leading developments, influence strategic technical decisions, mentor talented engineers, and help shape the growth of a rapidly expanding business.

If you are passionate about engineering excellence, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and are looking for a role where your expertise can directly influence business success and client outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Principal Power Systems Engineer, you'll act as a technical leader within our multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring the successful delivery of power systems solutions from concept through construction and commissioning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design and delivery of MV and HV power systems for buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance across project teams.
• Developing power system strategies that deliver resilience, efficiency and long-term value for clients.
• Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted technical advisor.
• Supporting business growth through project development, bid support and identifying new opportunities.
• Preparing and reviewing technical specifications, reports, engineering calculations and design documentation.
• Leading power system studies and network analysis activities.
• Overseeing project budgets, schedules and technical quality.
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary design teams to achieve project objectives.
• Supporting, mentoring and developing junior and intermediate engineers.
• Representing the business at client meetings, technical workshops and industry forums.
• Participating in factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), inspections and commissioning activities when required.

What's In It For You?

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Lead technically complex and high-profile power engineering projects.
• Influence major design decisions across mission-critical facilities, data centres, infrastructure and commercial developments.
• Work alongside highly respected multidisciplinary engineering professionals.
• Develop your leadership profile while mentoring and coaching future engineering talent.
• Expand your expertise across international projects and global engineering standards.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies including resilient power systems, distributed generation and critical infrastructure design.
• Play a key role in shaping technical standards, best practices and business growth strategies.
• Benefit from a collaborative environment that values innovation, technical excellence and professional development.
• Continue your professional progression towards, or beyond, Chartered Engineer status.

Key Technical Expertise

You will bring experience in several of the following areas:

• MV and HV electrical network design.
• Power system studies and modelling using ETAP or equivalent software.
• Protection coordination and protection scheme design.
• Load flow, fault level, arc flash, harmonic and earthing studies.
• Grid connections and utility interface requirements.
• Standby and emergency generation systems using diesel, HVO, gas or alternative technologies.
• Critical power infrastructure and resilient control systems.
• Electrical equipment specification and technical evaluation.
• Design delivery across multiple project stages from concept to completion.
• Application of IEC, BS and other international electrical standards.

What We're Looking For

We are interested in speaking with engineers who have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in MV/HV power systems engineering and project delivery.
• Experience working within consultancy, engineering design or specialist power systems environments.
• Strong technical knowledge across power distribution and network analysis.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers and coordinate multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience managing technical quality, project schedules and commercial performance.
• Chartered Engineer status, or a clear pathway toward professional registration, would be highly advantageous.

Our Culture

Our success is built on the values that guide everything we do:

Accountability

We take ownership and deliver on our commitments.

Integrity

We are respectful, transparent and honest in everything we do.

We achieve exceptional outcomes by working together.

We create an inclusive environment where people can thrive.

Quality

We strive to deliver excellence and get it right first time.

About Us

We are a global engineering consultancy delivering innovative design solutions across the built environment, infrastructure, data centre and mission-critical sectors.

With a presence across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, our teams combine deep technical expertise with a collaborative approach to solve our clients' most complex engineering challenges. We are committed to developing our people, embracing innovation and delivering sustainable solutions that make a lasting impact.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead technically challenging projects, influence the future of power systems engineering, and accelerate your career within a growing international consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.