Senior Electrical Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in Dubai is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of electrical systems for metro and rail station enhancement projects. The role includes site assessments, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, with experience in RTA or transportation programmes being advantageous. The consultancy offers flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits including paid maternity leave and an annual bonus scheme.

Benefits

90 calendar days paid maternity leave

Competitive annual leave

Annual professional institution subscription

Annual company performance bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Experience with RTA, metro stations, or transportation enhancement programmes.
• Strong understanding of LV distribution and lighting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of electrical systems for metro/rail station enhancements.
• Prepare load calculations, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Conduct site assessments and technical evaluations of existing infrastructure.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Technical report writing

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Fire alarm networks

Job description

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future. We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries. We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee‑owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support. Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

Mott MacDonald is expanding its presence in the rail and metro enhancement sector across the Middle East—and we’re now seeking a talented Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing transportation and infrastructure team. You will play a pivotal role in delivering complex RTA station enhancement and upgrade projects, working closely with specialists across rail systems, architecture, civil structures, fire safety, and MEP disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, review, and delivery of electrical systems for metro/rail station enhancement projects.
• Prepare load calculations, electrical layouts, schematics, reports, and technical specifications.
• Manage and coordinate electrical inputs across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Conduct site assessments, surveys, and technical evaluations of existing station electrical infrastructure.
• Provide technical oversight during installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Ensure all work complies with RTA, DEWA, and Dubai Civil Defense regulations.
• Review contractor submissions, method statements, risk assessments, and material proposals.
• Support project managers with progress reporting, programme inputs, and risk identification.
• Engage with clients, consultants, authorities, and project partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to winning work, including preparing technical proposals and fee inputs.

Candidate Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with RTA, metro stations, or transportation enhancement programmes.
• Strong understanding of LV distribution, lighting, emergency systems, UPS, earthing & bonding, and ELV interfaces.
• Experience working with integrated station systems, including SCADA and fire alarm networks.
• Chartership or working toward chartership is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder coordination, and technical report‑writing skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to work within budget, scope, and programme.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and interface effectively with authorities.

Flexible working. At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work‑life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Benefits

• 90 calendar days paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance