Senior Electrical Design Lead – Building Services & Sustainability

WSP Global Inc.

Sharjah

On-site

AED 260,000 - 420,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in the UAE seeks a Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services) to lead electrical design delivery for high-profile developments, covering power distribution, lighting, automation, and sustainable electrical systems.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients, ensure compliance with IEC/BS/UAE codes, and drive renewable energy integration from concept to commissioning.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
  • Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.
  • 10–15 years in electrical building services design, incl. 5+ years in the Middle East.
  • Strong knowledge of regional codes and authority approvals.
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical design packages for complex building services projects.
  • Oversee power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and UPS systems.
  • Ensure compliance with IEC, BS, and UAE authority requirements.
  • Drive sustainable electrical solutions including renewable energy integration.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors.
  • Mentor junior engineers and review technical deliverables.
  • Support project delivery from concept to commissioning.

Skills

Client-facing skills
Project leadership
Stakeholder management
Electrical design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Master's degree preferred
Chartered Engineer status

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in the UAE seeks a Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services) to lead electrical design delivery for high-profile developments, covering power distribution, lighting, automation, and sustainable electrical systems.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients, ensure compliance with IEC/BS/UAE codes, and drive renewable energy integration from concept to commissioning.

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