Senior Design Engineer - Dry Utilities - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 245,520 - 334,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career development

Collaborative environment

Exposure to high-profile projects

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Senior Design Engineer - Dry Utilities for its projects in Dubai. This role involves leading electrical design activities, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and delivering high-quality designs across various project phases.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 7 years of relevant experience in large-scale infrastructure projects. Strong knowledge of local authority standards and hands-on experience with electrical systems design is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical and dry utilities design.
• Strong hands-on experience in HV, MV, and LV electrical design.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC, IEEE, and UAE standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design activities across all project stages.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and CAD designers.
• Prepare technical studies and evaluate design alternatives.

Skills

Electrical design

Dry utilities design

CAD tools

BIM environments

HV/MV/LV systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer - Dry Utilities

Company: Parsons Corporation

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Construction

Function: Electrical‑Electronics Engineering

Salary: 22,000–30,000 monthly (Market estimated)

Job Type: Full-time

Gender: Any

Nationality: Any

Position Overview

Senior Design Engineer roles in Dubai infrastructure projects require advanced technical expertise in electrical and dry utilities design, strong coordination skills, and deep knowledge of local authority standards. As a Senior Design Engineer – Dry Utilities with Parsons Corporation in Dubai, UAE, you will support the delivery of major infrastructure projects by leading electrical design activities across all project stages, from concept through IFC, while ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as discipline design engineer on small to mid‑size infrastructure projects or lead engineer for dry utilities and electrical scope
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to CAD designers, drafters, and junior to mid‑level engineers
• Develop and review electrical and dry utilities design deliverables using CAD and BIM tools
• Support preparation of technical studies, commercial inputs, and life cycle cost analyses for design alternatives
• Prepare and deliver detailed technical presentations to clients and stakeholders
• Develop master plans from concept through detailed design, including HV and LV corridor planning, ROW definition, and multi‑discipline coordination
• Prepare master plan reports, demand load calculations, equipment sizing, protection coordination, and tie‑in requirements
• Deliver electrical and dry utilities designs across all project phases, from concept to IFC, for greenfield and brownfield developments
• Design street lighting systems for roads, bridges, tunnels, and associated tunnel MEP systems, including lighting calculations, SLDs, and load schedules
• Design electrical systems for STPs, RO plants, pumping stations, and associated infrastructure, including lighting, small power, earthing, lightning protection, telecom, security, and fire alarm systems
• Prepare design reports, technical specifications, tender documents, and manage approvals with clients, authorities, and subconsultants
• Review designs prepared by other consultants and produce structured technical review reports
• Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, bid evaluations, and evaluation reports
• Coordinate with local authorities to secure approvals and ensure compliance with applicable standards
• Perform value engineering studies and prepare recommendation reports
• Respond to contractor RFIs and review technical submittals related to electrical works and dry utilities
• Coordinate clash detection resolution within BIM and 3D model environments

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical and dry utilities design for large‑scale infrastructure projects
• Strong hands‑on experience in HV, MV, and LV electrical design to local and international standards
• In‑depth knowledge of NEC, IEEE, ANSI, IESNA, NFPA, IEC, and UAE authority standards including DEWA, ADDC, SEWA, FEWA, SEC, MEDC, and Civil Defense
• Proven experience with infrastructure power systems including primary substations, HV corridors, distribution substations, MV and LV networks, calculations, and technical reporting
• Strong experience with DEWA standards, PSMP, PNOC, and GE submissions
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D, Navisworks, BIM environments, and Revit

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on complex and high‑profile infrastructure projects in Dubai
• Exposure to regional and international standards in electrical and utilities engineering
• Professional and collaborative environment within a globally recognized consultancy
• Long‑term career development and growth opportunities across the Middle East region