Senior Electrical Engineer

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company seeks a highly experienced Electrical Engineering professional for Advanced Detailed Design review and project execution in the UAE. The role encompasses electrical design basis, SLDs, and equipment specifications for complex water and wastewater facilities.

You will perform advanced studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash) with ETAP, review drawings and datasheets, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliant, safe, and reliable systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Electrical and I&C with water and wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations.
• Engineering consultancy experience with strong client-facing English communication.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, ISA, NEC, ATEX standards.
• Experience in MV/LV distribution and MV/LV substation design.
• Experience with ETAP for load flow, short circuit, motor starting and coordination studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design activities for MV/LV distribution systems and substations.
• Prepare and review Electrical Design Basis, SLDs, load lists, sizing calculations and equipment datasheets.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, arc flash and protection studies using ETAP.
• Review Hazardous Area Classifications, DCS/PLC/ESD/FG systems and related safety/telecomm systems.
• Coordinate with Civil, Mechanical, Process, HVAC and other departments; conduct 3D model reviews.

Skills

MV/LV distribution

Power systems analysis

Arc flash & protection coordination

Client-facing communication

Electrical design review

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Chartered Engineer / SOE certified

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Basic Detailed Design Engineering Review and Preparation of the following documents and drawings u A- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING u Electrical Design Basis Report SLD for MV LV distribution systems Plant Electrical Load Lists Sizing Calculations for Transformer Generator APFC Cables UPS DC System Etc Electrical Equipment GAs Load Flow and Short Circuit Calculation ETAP Earthing Lightning CalculationLighting and small power design Specification Datasheet Vendor Data Review of Generators Transformers Motor MV LV Switch Gears VFD SS Panels Capacitor Reactors Bus Ducts Cables AC DC UPS etc Hazardous Area Classification Electrical Layout Drawings Cable routing Drawing Earthing Lightning Layout Lighting Layout BoQs for Electrical Equipment Specifications for Electrical Equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Chartered Engineer, SOE certified, or equivalent. Minimum of 15 years of experience in Electrical and I&C with relevant experience in Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and Pumping stations is a must. Must have engineering consultancy experience. Excellent communication in English and client-facing skills. Knowledge of International codes and Standards(IEC, IEEE, ISA, NEC, ATEX) Knowledge of Standards and Specification of major clients in utility section in Saudi, UAE, Oman, Qatar region. MV/LV distribution system design. MV/LV Substation Design. Knowledge on how to read schematic wiring of various electrical and control panels. Knowledge of MV/LV Switchgears, MCCs, MV and LV VFD panels, Transformers, Generators, UPS, DC System, etc. Load Flow Analysis, Short Circuit Analysis, Motor Starting Study, Arc Flash and Protection coordination study using ETAP software. Instruments, Analyzers, Sensorsworking principle and its selection as per measurement medium, working condition and Hazardous zone classifications. Process Control & Safety Systems (DCS, PLC, ESD and F&G) Safety and Security systems like CCTV, Access Control System, Intrusion Protection System, PAGA and Telecomm Systems, Public WIFI. Vibration and Condition Monitoring Systems Ethernet, Field Bus, Profibus, MODBUS, IEC61850, DNP3 segments, IOT systems, ICT networks / Fiber Optics Networks, Power Line Communication and Wireless communication Substation Automation system and interface to various switchgears, control panels etc. and Energy Management system Knowledge of HAZOP and CHAZOP review and SIL calculation Study. Interface skills in departments like Civil, Mechanical, Process, HVAC etc. and other Packaged Equipment. 3D Model Review.