Switchgear Design Engineer

Parker Connect; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Connect announces an opportunity for a Switchgear Design Engineer in Dubai. The role focuses on designing PCC/MCC and LV/MV switchgear, along with control and automation panels.

You will develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts, and configure Schneider PLCs using Control Expert. Key responsibilities include PLC I/O configuration, interlocking, testing, and coordination of panel design, assembly, testing, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Experience designing switchgear and control panels for PCC/MCC/LV-MV systems.
• Proficient in configuring and programming PLCs using Control Expert.
• Familiar with EPLAN documentation and panel layouts.

Responsibilities

• Design PCC, MCC, LV/MV switchgear and control panels.
• Develop wiring diagrams and panel layouts; modify schematics.
• Configure Schneider PLCs and perform PLC I/O and interlock testing.
• Coordinate panel design, assembly, testing and commissioning.
• Ensure designs comply with electrical standards and project specs.
• Support VFD, HMI/SCADA integration and industrial communications.

Skills

Switchgear design

Control systems

Tools

Control Expert

EPLAN

VFD

HMI/SCADA

Job description

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Date Posted: 21 October 2026

Job Description / Role:

Our client is currently hiring for the position of Switchgear Design Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design PCC, MCC, LV/MV switchgear, and control and automation panels.
• Develop and modify electrical control schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Configure and program Schneider Electric PLCs using Control Expert.
• Perform PLC I/O configuration, interlocking, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate panel design, assembly, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical standards and project specifications.
• Utilize EPLAN for electrical design and documentation, where applicable.
• Support VFD, HMI/SCADA, and industrial communication system integration.

Experience Required: 4 Years

Skills Required:

• Control Expert
• EPLAN
• VFD
• HMI/SCADA

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

About the Company:

Dubai based recruitment and management consultancy serving clients across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. It provides executive search, permanent and contract recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing, and management consulting covering market entry and organisational structuring, across construction, engineering, energy, banking, information technology, healthcare, FMCG, logistics, and hospitality.

Company Industry: Electrical Engineering

Department / Functional Area: Engineering

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)