Senior Electrical Engineer

Surbana Jurong; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 146,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer responsible for the design and delivery of electrical engineering systems across complex projects in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience, including familiarity with local codes and standards. Candidates should exhibit strong technical skills and proven abilities in electrical design within multidisciplinary environments. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering design and delivery.
• Mandatory experience working on projects within the Middle East.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality electrical designs across complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and review electrical designs from concept to construction.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with local codes, standards, and authority requirements.
• Support project delivery through technical reviews and site coordination.
• Utilize digital tools, automation, and BIM workflows to improve design efficiency.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in electrical building services design

Proficiency in LV power system modelling (Amtech or similar)

Experience with lighting design tools (Dialux, Relux)

Knowledge of lightning protection systems (StrikeRisk or equivalent)

Experience in generator sizing

BIM tools (Revit, Navisworks)

Strong communication skills

Collaboration and teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Amtech

Dialux

Relux

StrikeRisk

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

About Surbana Jurong

Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm, driven by a vision to build cities and shape lives. Headquartered in Singapore, SJ is a diverse collective of experts delivering sustainable and high-impact solutions across the built environment.

The Role

The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the design, coordination, and delivery of electrical engineering systems across complex building and infrastructure projects in the Middle East. The role requires strong technical expertise, hands-on design capability, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary, BIM-enabled environment to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and review electrical designs from concept to construction.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with local codes, standards, and authority requirements.
• Support project delivery through technical reviews and site coordination.
• Utilize digital tools, automation, and BIM workflows to improve design efficiency.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BEng / BSc Hons) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering design and delivery.
• Mandatory experience working on projects within the Middle East.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality electrical designs across complex projects.

Key Knowledge and Skills

• Strong technical expertise in electrical building services design.
• Proficiency in LV power system modelling (Amtech or similar).
• Experience with lighting design tools (Dialux, Relux).
• Knowledge of lightning protection systems (StrikeRisk or equivalent).
• Experience in generator sizing and BIM tools (Revit, Navisworks).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

How to Apply

Please submit your application through our official careers portal. Click on the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions.

Note:

Recruitment for this role is being managed internally. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be considered.

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