Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

WSP; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Dubai is looking for a Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer to oversee electrical design for high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, possess Chartered Engineer status, and have 10-15 years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of codes and authority approvals in the UAE. Responsibilities include leading design packages, ensuring compliance, and mentoring junior engineers. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent is necessary.
• 10-15 years of design experience in electrical building services, with at least 5 years in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design packages for complex building services projects.
• Oversee power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and UPS systems.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, BS, and UAE authority requirements.
• Drive sustainable electrical solutions including renewable energy integration.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of regional codes

Electrical design experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

WSP in the Midde East are seeking a Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services) to lead electrical design delivery in the UAE. This role is central to our expertise in power distribution, lighting, automation, and sustainable electrical systems for high-profile developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design packages for complex building services projects.
• Oversee power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and UPS systems.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, BS, and UAE authority requirements.
• Drive sustainable electrical solutions including renewable energy integration.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors.
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical deliverables.
• Support project delivery from concept to commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.
• 10-15 years of electrical building services design experience, with at least 5 years in the Middle East.
• Strong knowledge of regional codes and authority approvals.
• Proven leadership in managing design teams.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.