Senior Electrical Design & Controls Engineer

Vertiv; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Vertiv, based in the UAE, is seeking a Senior Electrical Design and Controls Engineer. You will lead the design, development, and integration of electrical switchgear systems for industrial, commercial, and utility projects, working in a technically driven team.

The role requires 5–10 years of experience in electrical design, expertise in protection systems and control panels, and strong leadership and collaboration across functions. Some remote work flexibility is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree or PE license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of electrical switchgear systems, including medium/low voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, and control panels.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and staff.
• Manage switchgear design projects from concept to completion, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Ensure designs meet IEC/ANSI/UL/IEEE standards and conduct testing/validation.

Skills

Electrical design

Switchgear design

Control panels

Project management

Communication skills

AutoCAD/EPLAN/ETAP

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

PE license or Masters (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

ETAP

Job description

Vertiv, based in the UAE, is seeking a Senior Electrical Design and Controls Engineer. You will lead the design, development, and integration of electrical switchgear systems for industrial, commercial, and utility projects, working in a technically driven team.

The role requires 5–10 years of experience in electrical design, expertise in protection systems and control panels, and strong leadership and collaboration across functions. Some remote work flexibility is available.