Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems

MGRMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy infrastructure company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to specialize in the design and implementation of electrical power systems for critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in electrical systems design, particularly in nuclear or large industrial environments. This role offers an industry-leading salary, relocation assistance, and professional development support.

Benefits

Industry-leading salary

Relocation assistance

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience in electrical systems design for nuclear or large industrial clients.
• Proficiency with PLC programming languages like Ladder Logic.
• Must be able to obtain necessary security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer electrical power distribution systems.
• Develop schematics and system layouts using CAD software.
• Perform electrical system studies and analyses.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Control system programming

Electrical CAD software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

Job description

Overview

Power the Future of Energy

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Electrical Engineer to specialize in the design and implementation of electrical power and control systems for critical infrastructure. Your work will ensure the safe, stable, and efficient delivery of power within nuclear facilities, manufacturing plants, and generation stations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and engineer electrical systems including medium / low voltage power distribution, motor control centers (MCCs), protective relaying, and emergency power systems.
• Develop system layouts, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and schematics using CAD software.
• Perform electrical system studies, including short-circuit, load flow, arc flash, and coordination analyses using tools like ETAP or SKM.
• Program and configure PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley), HMIs, and other control system hardware for industrial automation.
• Prepare technical procurement specifications for electrical equipment and provide vendor oversight.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, CSA, NFPA).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering required; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 5+ years of direct experience in electrical systems design, preferably for nuclear, utility, or large industrial clients.
• Proficiency in electrical CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN) and engineering analysis tools.
• Strong background in control system logic, instrumentation, and PLC programming languages (Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram).
• Must be able to obtain necessary security clearances.

What We Offer

• Industry-Leading Salary
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional Development Support

We appreciate all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.