Senior Electrical Engineer

Sargent & Lundy; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Technical Engineer to work on electrical system design for various projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, 7+ years of experience in power plant design, and a strong track record in electrical system analysis and client liaison. This full-time role involves responsibilities from design to project completion, ensuring compliance and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in power plant design, especially CCGT facilities.
• Experience in medium and low voltage distribution systems is essential.
• Knowledge of international codes and standards, including IEC and NFPA.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze electrical systems for retrofits and new installations.
• Prepare specifications for procurement of electrical power equipment.
• Coordinate systems design to comply with specifications and client requirements.

Skills

Electrical system design

Power plant design

System analysis

Client liaison

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Revit

Job description

Overview

Project teams in our Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) support industry-leading projects in power generation, water treatment, plant design, environmental compliance, mid/downstream oil & gas, and multi-disciplined industrial projects. Our EIG teams perform detailed engineering services for large thermal projects, water desalination projects, and cogeneration projects. We’re the industry leader in carbon capture technologies with experience executing pilot-scale to commercial-scale projects for utilities and industrial plants.

Responsibilities

• This position will offer you the opportunity to work as a senior technical engineer involved in the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for projects ranging from existing plant retrofits to new generation installations.
• You will be involved in power distribution designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services needed to support the projects.
• Assist project manager in efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare and review functional design drawings including single line, relay and metering, cable block, and schematic diagrams. Prepare documentation for design input for other drawing production and 3‑D modeling.
• Prepare and review detailed calculations, including auxiliary power system studies, voltage drop, protective relay settings, and arc flash calculations.
• Interface with vendors to prepare bills of material and equipment purchase specifications and provide recommendations to the client.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawings.
• Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.
• Develop your career via peer‑learning by way of S&L’s systems of processes and associated “Communities of Practice”.
• Communicate and interact with client staff. Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs is anticipated.

Qualifications

This position is UAE based.

Essential skills and experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering program is required and an emphasis in power systems is preferred.
• 7 or more years of experience in power plant design particularly Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) facilities and/or SWRO Desalination plants, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new facilities, or modifications or replacements for existing facilities.
• Experience in the selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
• Experience with electrical system design including medium and low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), communication systems, equipment selection, and analytical calculations.
• Experience performing calculations in ETAP.
• Experience with international codes and standards including IEC and NFPA.
• Technically knowledgeable of available electrical power distribution equipment.
• Experience with physical design including raceway and equipment layouts.
• Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a lead engineering role and the ability to manage multiple tasks / projects at once.
• Experience in reviewing other engineers’ design calculations and drawings.

Valued but not required skills and experience

• Engineering consulting experience and strong client relationships with MENA/CIS clients.
• Experience with other calculation software such as CDEGs, PSS/e, DigSilent, SKM, Autogrid, PSCAD, EMTP a plus.
• Experience with Saudi Electric standards a plus.
• Proposal development experience a plus.
• Construction, commissioning, and start-up experience a plus.
• UAE Drivers license or ability to acquire one.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

Company Overview

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.

Location and Position Details

City: Dubai

Country: United Arab Emirates

Area of Interest: Electrical Engineering

Type: Full Time – Regular

Job ID: 2025‑19081

Business Group: Energy & Industrial Group

Department: Electrical Engineering