Senior Electrical Engineer (Design)

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years, we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences, and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development. Our culture supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to participate in community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams, and beach clean-ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits, you will have access to policies including hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, and employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Senior Electrical Engineer (Design) to join our team, based in Dubai OR Abu Dhabi.

This position is responsible for leading electrical engineering projects within the design division.

We envisage success in this role to include:

1. Overseeing the use of Autodesk Revit tools to present design and engineering solutions for all projects.
2. Providing leadership in research, planning, design, and development of building engineering systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, by guiding and instructing Level 1, 2, and 3 Engineers.
3. Supervising engineers to perform evaluations, feasibility studies, conceptual and final designs, cost estimates, and calculations.
4. Managing contacts with vendors for services and equipment provision.
5. Ensuring proper documentation of calculations, supporting references to codes and standards, and proper file organization for future access.
6. Attending coordination and progress meetings, presenting options and solutions as needed.
7. Reviewing engineering options and evaluations to validate new products and design solutions.
8. Leading problem-solving efforts at the project level and encouraging innovation.
9. Following QA/QC procedures and working with the team to close out comments from reviewers.
10. Obtaining project-related approvals from relevant authorities.
11. Mentoring and overseeing the development of engineers under your control.
12. Collaborating with the Director of MEP to ensure adequate project resources.
13. Managing activities within your field of responsibility.
14. Conducting initial design studies to address specific challenges.
15. Evaluating preliminary designs and calculations to meet requirements.
16. Applying technical skills to solve day-to-day problems and learning new skills.
17. Ensuring effective work processes and systems.
18. Participating in team objectives, sharing knowledge, and building understanding of design and project management concepts.
19. Documenting all designs per practice manuals.
20. Communicating effectively to support collaboration and team goals.
21. Supporting your own and colleagues’ continuous development.
22. Maintaining client focus in service delivery.
23. Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and policies.
24. Aligning work practices with KEO sustainability principles.
25. Performing other duties as required.

Qualifications

To succeed, you should have a minimum of 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, along with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

KEO values integrity, results, innovation, safety, and our people. We embrace diversity and recognize its contribution to client success worldwide.

We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our award-winning team. All expressions of interest will be treated confidentially.