Senior Electrical Engineer (MEP Contracting)

GMCO ELECTROMECHANICAL WORKS LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

GMCO ELECTROMECHANICAL WORKS LLC is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of UAE MEP contracting experience to lead end-to-end electrical projects. The role requires deep knowledge of DEWA regulations, authority approvals, and hands-on execution across commercial, residential, high-rise, hospitality, and industrial sectors.

You will head electrical design reviews, coordinate with authorities, and manage site execution, ensuring projects meet budget and schedule while maintaining

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in MEP contracting within the UAE.
• Extensive knowledge of DEWA regulations, authority approvals, and end-to-end electrical project execution across commercial, residential, high-rise, hospitality and industrial developments.
• Must be DM and DEWA certified.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design review and site coordination with authorities.
• Oversee on-site execution, testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with DEWA standards and regulatory approvals.
• Deliver projects within allocated budget and schedule.

Skills

DEWA regulations & approvals

LV & HV power distribution design

Load calculation & demand assessment

MDB, SMDB, DB design & installation

Cable sizing & voltage drop

Earthing & lightning protection

Lighting design & lux calculations

Generator & UPS integration

Electrical protection & coordination

Short circuit & fault level analysis

Substation coordination & energization

Testing & commissioning of electricals

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience in MEP contracting within the UAE. The candidate must have extensive knowledge of DEWA regulations, authority approvals, and end-to-end electrical project execution across commercial, residential, high-rise, hospitality, and industrial developments. Must be DM and DEWA certified.

The role involves leading electrical design review, site execution, authority coordination, compliance management, and project delivery within budget and schedule.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Skills

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of DEWA regulations, standards, and approval procedures
• LV & HV power distribution system design and execution
• Load calculation and demand assessment
• MDB, SMDB, DB design & installation
• Cable sizing, voltage drop calculations & routing
• Earthing & lightning protection systems
• Lighting design & lux level calculations
• Generator & UPS system integration
• Electrical protection & coordination studies
• Short circuit and fault level analysis
• Substation coordination and energization procedures
• Testing & commissioning of electrical systems