Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

WSP in the Middle East; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UAE is seeking a Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design delivery for high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical building services design, strong leadership and communication skills, and a thorough understanding of regional codes. Responsibilities include overseeing design packages, ensuring compliance with authority requirements, and driving innovative, sustainable electrical solutions.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of electrical building services design experience, with at least 5 years in the Middle East.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent is required.
• Strong knowledge of regional codes and authority approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design packages for complex building services projects.
• Oversee power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and UPS systems.
• Drive sustainable electrical solutions including renewable energy integration.

Skills

Leadership in managing design teams

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

WSP in the Middle 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.