Senior Electrical Design Engineer

AFRY Finland; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in electrical design for EHV substations. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of engineering experience, extensive knowledge of electrical systems, and proficiency in design standards. Key responsibilities include leading engineering teams, ensuring design integrity, and preparing detailed specifications. Strong communication skills and a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering are required. The role is integral to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions in a global team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of engineering experience with a recognized career path.
• Experience with electrical distribution calculations and drawings.
• Knowledge of applicable design standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated Electrical engineering design team.
• Prepare EPC scope, specifications, and layout drawings.
• Ensure design packages comply with client specifications.

Skills

Detail design of electrical systems

Fluent in written and spoken English

Initiative and flexibility

Excellent interpersonal skills

Electrical distribution calculations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

• The Senior Engineer will report to the project manager/ companymanagement as appropriate.
• To assume responsibility for electrical design activities for EHV substations from concept to detailed design and as-built.
• To prepare EPC scope, Specifications, SLDs, Calculations, Layout drawings etc.
• To review vendor drawings specific to the equipment.
• Focal point responsibility for integrity and quality of the specified discipline equipment and systems.
• To assist in coordinating the Electrical engineering and drafting activities so as to ensure efficient and economical design solutions whilst maintaining the delivery schedule.
• To lead a dedicated Electrical engineering design team
• To assist in the development of less experienced Electrical personnel.
• To prepare requisitions for, and technical evaluations of, discipline material and equipment.
• To ensure equipment vendors provide high quality products for front end and detailed design packages and within the specified time frame.
• To ensure design packages comply with Client specifications and codes, safety, environmental, ergonomic and quality standards.
• To attend FAT as required.
• To manage interfaces with other disciplines.
• To identify potential applications for new technologies.
• To provide and promote effective communications between colleagues and senior staff.

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

• The candidate must have a minimum of 15 year’s of engineering experience in having developed a recognized career path.
• Extensive experience in detail design of electrical systems
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English with good technical skills applied to producing reports, consequently, must be computer literate in use of MS Office applications.
• Must have experience of working within an quality (ISO) environment.
• Good knowledge of applicable design standards and codes gained from a European power design environment is essential, (ie IEC, IEEE, ISO and BS)
• Must be able to demonstrate initiative and flexibility both as an individual and as a strong team player, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have experience in electrical distribution including calculations like CT/VT, Protection, battery / charger etc. and drawings like SLDs, layouts and profiles, cable schedules, HV & LV cable sizing, Wiring/termination diagrams, HV/LV control circuit diagrams, electrical layouts, earthing layouts (incl. calculations), lighting layouts, DC & AC UPS system configurations, vendor electrical drawings, construction scopes.
• Experience in very high voltage systems (400kV) would be advantageous.
• The knowledge of the BIM Model Design Review and approval process shall be required.
• DEWA approval is desired and will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Higher is mandatory.

Company Description

AFRY is a company of 19,000 devoted experts in infrastructure, industry, energy and digitalisation, creating sustainable solutions for generations to come.

AFRY’s Energy Division is the leading consultancy focused on the energy transition. We operate as a single, global team of more than 500 consultants across 20 offices on 4 continents. We help companies, investors and policymakers navigate transforming industries.

Our work focuses on market analysis, strategy development, operational excellence, digitalisation as well as complex asset and corporate transactions. Our expertise spans all areas of the energy sector, from power plants to renewable energies to grids and innovative customer solutions.

Additional Information

1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

2. Strictly No agencies please.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.