Senior Power Engineer - Railway

Confidential Careers; Al Ain; On-site; AED 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in the United Arab Emirates seeks a senior Electrical Design Engineer to manage power supply and MEP design activities for railway projects. You will coordinate sub-consultants and ensure deliverables meet project, safety and international railway standards.

The role requires reviewing single-line diagrams, load calculations, earthing and bonding, and liaising with clients and engineers to secure timely design reviews and approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• +8 years of relevant experience.
• International certifications preferred (PMP, IRSE, ISO).
• Experience in railway, transport infrastructure or international engineering consultancy.
• Available for immediate start or 15 days notice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate design of power supply/MEP systems by sub-consultants.
• Review SLDs, load calculations, earthing and bonding.
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, IEEE, EN and railway standards.
• Liaise with client, engineers and sub-consultants for timely reviews.
• Coordinate interfaces with all engineering disciplines.
• Monitor sub-consultant deliverables for quality and completeness.
• Support EMC/EMI compliance activities as needed.
• Ensure safety, risk and regulatory requirements are addressed.
• Provide guidance to the project team and act as focal point for MEP/power design.
• Prepare summary reports and documentation for approvals.

Skills

Electrical design coordination

Railway design experience

Stakeholder liaison

Standards compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

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