Senior Electrical Engineer – Team Lead & Business Development

Alliance Recruitment Agency UK; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in the UAE is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Team Lead & Business Development. This full-time role is perfect for professionals with extensive experience in SCADA and automation, aiming to blend engineering leadership with strategic business expansion across key sectors.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance-based incentives

Pathway to regional leadership

Work on national-level projects

Collaborative and growth-oriented environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SCADA and automation in the UAE.
• Proven track record in technical leadership and business development.
• UAE driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of SCADA and automation projects.
• Supervise engineers and coordinate project execution.
• Identify new business opportunities and manage client relationships.

Skills

leadership

digital

technical leadership

sales strategy

negotiation

industrial automation

project management

client engagement

stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Siemens

Schneider

ABB

Honeywell

Job description

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer – Team Lead & Business Development

Location: United Arab Emirates

Industry: Energy, Utilities, Automation, SCADA

Experience Required: 10+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you an accomplished Electrical Engineer with a strong foothold in the Middle East’s energy, utilities, and automation landscape? Do you combine deep technical expertise with a strategic business mindset?

An established and forward-thinking engineering services firm in the UAE is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Team Lead & Business Development to join their dynamic team. This full-time role is ideal for candidates with 10+ years of experience in SCADA, industrial automation, power systems, and client engagement across the Gulf region.

If you're ready to take on a dual role blending engineering leadership and business expansion in sectors like utilities, infrastructure, renewable energy, and digital transformation — this is the right challenge for you.

Role Overview

As a Senior Electrical Engineer and Team Lead, you'll spearhead cross-functional teams while also driving growth initiatives across the energy and automation domains. Your responsibilities will cover project execution, technical strategy, client relationship management, and business development — particularly with UAE-based government utilities and EPCs.

Key Responsibilities

️ Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Lead the design and execution of SCADA, automation, and electrical system projects (LV/MV/HV).
• Oversee PLC/SCADA systems, protection & control panels, and instrumentation solutions.
• Ensure compliance with DEWA, ADDC, SEWA, IEC, and other relevant standards.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables for technical projects.
  
  

Team & Project Management

• Supervise and mentor engineers and technicians across multiple disciplines.
• Coordinate across departments for smooth project execution, from design to commissioning.
• Conduct technical reviews and project risk assessments.
  
  

Business Development & Strategic Sales

• Identify new business opportunities within the utilities, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
• Build strong relationships with government entities, EPCs, and consultants.
• Develop and present tailored technical proposals and solutions.
• Lead bidding, pricing strategies, and client negotiations for large-scale contracts.
  
  

Market Strategy & Growth

• Champion go-to-market strategies for Industry 4.0/4.2 solutions, including smart grids, digital twins, and IIoT.
• Monitor market trends in renewable energy, digital automation, and grid modernization.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, exhibitions, and forums.
  
  

Client & Partner Engagement

• Establish long-term partnerships with utilities (DEWA, ADDC, SEWA, TRANSCO, SEC, etc.).
• Conduct workshops, technical demos, and strategic client meetings.
• Support pre-sales and solution development efforts.
  
  

Reporting & Leadership

• Generate sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and market intelligence reports.
• Lead regional sales efforts across the GCC market.
• Align internal engineering and R&D capabilities with market demands.
  
  

Candidate Profile

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems / Automation focus).
• 10+ years of experience in SCADA, protection systems, automation, and utilities in the UAE or Gulf region.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory bodies and standards (DEWA, ADDC, IEC).
• Proven track record in technical leadership, sales, and business development.
• Strong exposure to platforms like Siemens, Schneider, ABB, Honeywell, etc.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• UAE driving license (preferred).
  
  

Desirable

• PMP certification or MBA.
• Strong network across UAE utilities and industrial clients.
• Experience in smart grid or digital transformation initiatives.
  
  

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary + performance-based incentives.
• Pathway to regional leadership and strategic roles.
• Work on national-level infrastructure and energy projects.
• Be part of a collaborative, tech-forward, and growth-oriented environment.
  
  

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