Senior Electrical Engineer - Industrial Power Systems Lead

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross in Dubai is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for large industrial projects. You will manage FEED and detailed design, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure adherence to international standards during all project phases.

You will develop, review, and maintain SPEL-based databases, prepare deliverables, and provide site support from installation through commissioning. A strong background in power systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• 10–15 years of electrical engineering experience in industrial or oil & gas.
• 5+ years in a Senior Electrical Engineer or equivalent role.
• Strong FEED and Detailed Design experience across projects.
• Knowledge of power systems incl. generation, transmission, distribution.
• Familiar with IEC, IEEE, NEC & project specifications.
• Experience with load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash.
• Experience with transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS, gensets, HV/LV.
• Grounding, lightning protection, hazardous area classification, safety.
• SPEL, ETAP, DIgSILENT, SKM, AutoCAD family software proficiency.
• Brownfield/greenfield EPC environments; site support and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and design activities for industrial projects.
• Prepare and review electrical design deliverables: power systems, SLDs, cable routing.
• Develop and manage SPEL-based electrical databases and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and project standards.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Instrumentation, and HSE teams.
• Review contractor and vendor datasheets, drawings, and test reports.
• Support technical discussions with clients, consultants, licensors, and stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP, constructability reviews, value engineering.
• Support procurement activities with technical bid evaluations and vendor data.
• Provide engineering support during installation, testing, commissioning, start-up.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers; ensure schedules and budgets are met.

Skills

Electrical design

FEED & DD

Power systems

SPEL / SPEL data

Multidisciplinary coordination

Documentation management

HSE awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree

Tools

SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL)

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

SKM PowerTools

AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Duncan & Ross in Dubai is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for large industrial projects. You will manage FEED and detailed design, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure adherence to international standards during all project phases.

You will develop, review, and maintain SPEL-based databases, prepare deliverables, and provide site support from installation through commissioning. A strong background in power systems is essential.