Senior Electrical Engineer

Hatch Ltd.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Project Delivery Group. You will be responsible for technical solutions and project execution in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience and a strong grasp of electrical systems. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that prioritize safety and sustainability.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Opportunities for career growth

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 to 15 years' relevant experience.
• Engineering and design experience in electrical distribution systems.
• Experience in hazardous environments and energy management.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of project requirements.
• Define electrical system requirements and monitor effectiveness.
• Develop the electrical work plan for project execution.

Skills

HV primary distribution systems

Electrical design software

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary understanding

Energy management systems

Education

BSc/B Eng or B Tech Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Registration

Tools

ETAP

DigSilent

CDEGS

Job description

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Senior Electrical Engineer

Date: Aug 21, 2025

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, AE

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:96195

Job Category:Engineering

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise inmining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivatedSenior Electrical Engineerto join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) inAbu Dhabi (UAE).

PDG helps clients reach their business goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure world-class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems. Our engineering and project management and construction disciplines ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of projects globally across the metals and mining, infrastructure, and energy sectors.

We manage our clients’ entire project lifecycle from studies to building assets, operating the assets, and developing efficiencies. Join our team and become part of a community that strives for positive change–providing the best solutions for our clients’ toughest challenges!

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Develop a thorough understanding of the project requirements as they relate to scope, schedule and cost
• Assist in the preparation and development of project specific procedures
• Define the electrical system requirements to achieve the project results and monitor effectiveness
• Prepare a list of engineering deliverables and time-based functions to facilitate the planning and control of the engineering budget
• Develop the electrical work plan for insertion into the project specific execution plan
• Develop and maintain the project scope of work documentation and revisions as required during the design evolution
• Manage and review the Engineering Work Packages (EWP) associated with all deliverables and time-based functions to ensure that budgets and schedules are being met, and take corrective action if necessary
• Assist the Electrical Manager to measure, on a monthly basis, the progress of the engineering work packages to ensure that project budgets and schedules are being met. Implement corrective action as required.
• Assign work tasks (via approved engineering work packages) to individuals and continuously monitor progress and quality.
• Prepare,review, and approve the electrical engineering and design standards
• Prepare,review, and approve electrical technical deliverables (design criteria, calculations, study reports, specifications, datasheets, drawings, etc.), and provide professional sign-off where required
• Ensure coordination, between the electrical team and other disciplines, of all activities being performed as the design evolves.
• Prepare engineering bid documentation and perform technical evaluation and recommendation of bids
• Review vendor drawings to ensure conformity with engineering designs.
• Following the award of contracts and purchase orders as instructed, monitor the fabrication and construction work to ensure that it is executed in accordance with the engineering designs.
• Witness Factory / Site Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Assist in the installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning on site as required.
• Ensure that quality audits of engineering work are carried out in accordance with project procedures and the quality assurance plan
• Ensure that all work designed, manufactured and supplied in the electrical engineering discipline complies with the relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
• Participation in the compilation of the client Project Safety Management Plan with specific reference to switching, isolation and lockout procedures

You bring to the role:

• BSc/B Eng or B Tech Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Professional Registration with an approved engineering council or other region equivalent, a post-graduate qualification in Electrical Engineering,
• Minimum 10 to 15 years’ relevant experience
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment on large projects in the mining, mineral processing, oil & gas, power, infrastructure sectors and/or heavy industrial projects
• Engineering and design experience in HV primary distribution and reticulation systems, consumer switch yards and switchgear, transformers, large motor power circuits and Low Voltage (LV) electrical distribution systems, MCCs, lighting & small power, earthing and lightning protection.
• Extensive use of electrical design software platforms (tools) for power system modeling and studies, protection coordination schemes, earthing (grounding) studies, etc. e.g. ETAP, DigSilent, CDEGS, EasyPower, SKM
• Sound understanding of regulations, design codes and technical standards
• Technical exposure to the latest equipment and power systems technologies
• A high degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline
• Extensive experience in the use of procedures and workflows in the execution of projects
• Good understanding of procurement, contracting and commissioning methodologies
• Ability to manage individuals to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives
• Experience in engineering and designs on mining projects
• Electrical designs for hazardous / flammable environments, and associated equipment selection
• Experience in energy management systems for metals/mining/process clients to optimize energy usage and generation
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.