Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

WSP in the Middle East; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design delivery in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of experience in electrical building services design, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of regional codes. Responsibilities include overseeing design packages, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring junior engineers. This is a pivotal role in delivering innovative and sustainable electrical solutions for high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of electrical building services design experience.
• Strong knowledge of regional codes and authority approvals.
• Proven leadership in managing design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design packages for complex building services projects.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, BS, and UAE authority requirements.
• Drive sustainable electrical solutions including renewable energy integration.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Client-facing skills

Leadership

Knowledge of regional codes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

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.