Senior Electrical Engineer – Water/Wastewater Power Systems

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company seeks a highly experienced Electrical Engineering professional for Advanced Detailed Design review and project execution in the UAE. The role encompasses electrical design basis, SLDs, and equipment specifications for complex water and wastewater facilities.

You will perform advanced studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash) with ETAP, review drawings and datasheets, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliant, safe, and reliable systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Electrical and I&C with water and wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations.
• Engineering consultancy experience with strong client-facing English communication.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, ISA, NEC, ATEX standards.
• Experience in MV/LV distribution and MV/LV substation design.
• Experience with ETAP for load flow, short circuit, motor starting and coordination studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design activities for MV/LV distribution systems and substations.
• Prepare and review Electrical Design Basis, SLDs, load lists, sizing calculations and equipment datasheets.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, arc flash and protection studies using ETAP.
• Review Hazardous Area Classifications, DCS/PLC/ESD/FG systems and related safety/telecomm systems.
• Coordinate with Civil, Mechanical, Process, HVAC and other departments; conduct 3D model reviews.

Skills

MV/LV distribution

Power systems analysis

Arc flash & protection coordination

Client-facing communication

Electrical design review

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Chartered Engineer / SOE certified

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Confidential Company seeks a highly experienced Electrical Engineering professional for Advanced Detailed Design review and project execution in the UAE. The role encompasses electrical design basis, SLDs, and equipment specifications for complex water and wastewater facilities.

You will perform advanced studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash) with ETAP, review drawings and datasheets, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliant, safe, and reliable systems.