Senior Electrical Engineer - Metro & Rail Projects (Dubai)

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Career advancement opportunities

Work on landmark metro projects

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Senior Associate Electrical - Metro to join its transportation engineering team in Dubai. This role emphasizes the delivery and technical oversight of electrical systems for metro projects ensuring compliance and safety.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, strong experience in metro or rail design, and a passion for shaping Dubai's transportation network. Join us to work on landmark projects in a collaborative global environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical design and delivery of metro or rail projects.
• Strong knowledge of traction power systems, substations, and rail electrical interfaces.
• Experience working on large-scale transportation infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee electrical engineering activities for metro and rail infrastructure projects.
• Review and approve electrical designs related to traction power, substations, power distribution, lighting, earthing, and low-voltage systems.
• Ensure compliance with international standards and local authority requirements for rail and metro systems.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, systems, signaling, and mechanical engineers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and design teams.
• Support project planning, technical reviews, value engineering, and risk assessments.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and authorities during design development and delivery stages.
• Ensure safety, quality, and constructability considerations are embedded in all electrical designs.
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover activities for metro electrical systems.

Skills

Rail and metro electrical systems

Electrical power distribution and traction power

Design review and technical leadership

Authority approvals and compliance

Multidisciplinary coordination

Project delivery and technical assurance

Risk management and safety-focused engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Senior Associate Electrical - Metro to join its transportation engineering team in Dubai. This role emphasizes the delivery and technical oversight of electrical systems for metro projects ensuring compliance and safety.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, strong experience in metro or rail design, and a passion for shaping Dubai's transportation network. Join us to work on landmark projects in a collaborative global environment.