Senior Power Engineer - Railway

Confidential Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Electrical Design Lead for power supply and MEP coordination in railway projects. You will manage sub-consultants, ensure design reviews, and uphold international railway standards.

You will liaise with clients and engineers, coordinate interfaces across disciplines, and deliver compliant, timely outputs. A Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years in railway design is required; relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in power/electrical design for railway projects.
• Experience with international railway standards (IEC/IEEE/EN) and design reviews.
• Experience coordinating sub-consultants and multi-discipline interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the design of power supply/MEP systems delivered by sub-consultants.
• Review and validate single-line diagrams, load calculations, earthing and bonding.
• Ensure all designs comply with IEC, IEEE, EN, and railway standards.
• Liaise with Client, Engineer and sub-consultants for timely reviews and approvals.
• Coordinate interfaces with all engineering disciplines.
• Monitor deliverables for quality and completeness; provide feedback.
• Support EMC/EMI compliance activities as needed.
• Ensure safety/regulatory requirements are addressed in electrical design submissions.
• Provide guidance to project team; act as focal point for MEP/power design.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

To manage and validate all power supply and MEP design activities, ensuring sub‑consultant deliverables meet project, safety, and international railway standards. The role acts as the central coordination point for technical reviews, interdisciplinary interfaces, and stakeholder approvals, securing timely, compliant, and high‑quality electrical design outputs.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate the design of power supply/MEP systems delivered by sub-consultants.
• Review and validate single-line diagrams, load calculations, earthing and bonding arrangements prepared by others.
• Ensure all designs comply with IEC, IEEE, EN, and railway‑specific standards.
• Liaise with the Client, Engineer, and sub-consultants to facilitate timely design reviews and approvals.
• Coordinate interfaces with all engineering disciplines.
• Monitor sub-consultant deliverables for quality and completeness, providing feedback where required.
• Support EMC/EMI compliance activities as needed.
• Ensure safety, risk, and regulatory requirements are addressed in all electrical design submissions.
• Provide guidance to the project team and act as the focal point for all MEP/power design matters.
• Prepare summary reports, review comments, and documentation required for approvals.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent
• +08 years experience
• Relevant international certifications preferred (e.g., PMP, IRSE, ISO).
• Experience in Railway, transport infrastructure, or international engineering consultancy
• Immediate joiner or at least 15 days notice only