Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

WSP Global Inc.; Sharjah; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in the UAE seeks a Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services) to lead electrical design delivery for high-profile developments, covering power distribution, lighting, automation, and sustainable electrical systems.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients, ensure compliance with IEC/BS/UAE codes, and drive renewable energy integration from concept to commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.
• 10–15 years in electrical building services design, incl. 5+ years in the Middle East.
• Strong knowledge of regional codes and authority approvals.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

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.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Electrical design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

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.

Excellent communication and client-facing skills.