Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems

Mgrmc; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UAE is seeking a seasoned Senior Electrical Engineer to focus on designing and implementing electrical power systems for critical infrastructure. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in nuclear or large industrial settings. Proficiency in electrical CAD software and PLC programming is essential. Relocation assistance and professional development support are offered for this full-time role.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development Support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience in electrical systems design, especially in nuclear or large industrial clients.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Must be able to obtain necessary security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer electrical systems, including power distribution and motor control centers.
• Perform electrical system studies using analysis tools.
• Program and configure PLCs and HMIs for automation.

Skills

Electrical CAD software proficiency

Control system logic

PLC programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, specify, and engineer electrical systems including medium/low voltage power distribution, motor control centers (MCCs), protective relaying, and emergency power systems.
• 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:

• Relocation Assistance
• Professional Development Support

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