Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems

MGR Management Consulting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to specialize in designing and implementing electrical power systems. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. This role includes ensuring compliance with relevant codes and supervising the development of critical power systems in various industrial settings. Competitive salary and relocation assistance offered.

Benefits

Industry-Leading Salary

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development Support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience in electrical systems design, preferably for nuclear, utility, or large industrial clients.
• Strong background in PLC programming languages (Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram).
• Must be able to obtain necessary security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems including power distribution and emergency power systems.
• Develop layouts, single-line diagrams, and schematics using CAD software.
• Perform system studies including short-circuit and load flow analyses.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Control system logic

PLC programming

CAD software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Overview

About the job Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems

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.

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

• 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.