Senior Electrical Engineer - Dubai

HDR, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Dubai seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for building projects, including lighting, power, and life-safety systems. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage client relations, and drive project deliverables from concept to construction.

Candidates should have a PE license, 10+ years of building electrical design experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD and BIM workflows. HDR values ownership and collaboration across our employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting, power, systems).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by the local licensing board.
• Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting, signal design and life safety systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; experience with electrical design software.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers with the balance of a multidisciplinary team throughout the project's development.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design and production meetings for electrical systems.
• Assume the electrical lead on many projects.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at the project site with project team.
• Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
• Track financial aspects and coordinate efforts to meet the project schedule.
• Direct activities of other electrical engineers and mentor staff as needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Team leadership

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Electrical design software

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Dubai - ( 197815 )

At HDR, we believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of Senior Electrical Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project's development
• Establish client relations, and participate in the marketing, design and production meetings with regard to electrical systems
• Assume the electrical lead on many projects
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect and other disciplines
• Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule
• Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-upon schedule
• Work with the Project Manager and Regional Controller for project reviews with corporate management as needed
• Direct the activities of other electrical engineering professionals, and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed

Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• A minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems);
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems
• Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, and electrical design software
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on large-scale, complex or technically demanding building projects
• Experience with Revit and BIM workflows
• Knowledge of electrical calculation and design software
• Progress toward professional engineering registration or an equivalent professional qualification is preferred

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Building Structural

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.