We are seeking an Electrical Design & Smart Systems Engineer to design and oversee electrical installations, smart home and building automation systems, and extra-low-voltage (ELV) systems for residential and commercial projects. The role includes preparing electrical drawings, technical calculations, cost estimates, and proposals, as well as supervising installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct site surveys and assess client requirements to develop suitable technical solutions.
- Prepare electrical designs and drawings, including lighting, power distribution, earthing, panel schedules, and single-line diagrams (SLDs).
- Perform electrical load calculations, cable sizing, circuit breaker selection, and voltage-drop calculations.
- Design smart home and building automation systems for lighting, HVAC, curtains, and programmed operating scenes.
- Prepare layouts and specifications for ELV systems, including CCTV, structured cabling, intercoms, and access control.
- Select compatible devices, controllers, and communication protocols, including KNX or equivalent solutions.
- Prepare bills of quantities (BOQs), technical specifications, cost estimates, and technical and commercial proposals.
- Produce shop drawings, material submittals, and as-built drawings.
- Coordinate electrical and smart systems designs with architectural and mechanical services.
- Supervise technicians and subcontractors to ensure installation quality, safety, and timely completion.
- Perform or coordinate smart system programming, integration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, suppliers, and relevant authorities to obtain required approvals.
- Prepare handover documentation, operating instructions, and client training.
- Support solar PV system design and monitoring integration when required.
- Attend client meetings and provide technical support to the sales team.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Practical 5 years experience in electrical design, smart automation, and ELV systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and electrical calculation software; Revit MEP knowledge is an advantage.
- Hands-on experience in smart system configuration, programming, and commissioning.
- KNX certification is preferred.
- Ability to independently prepare drawings, BOQs, estimates, and technical proposals.
- Knowledge of applicable electrical standards, safety requirements, and local authority requirements in Kuwait.
- Strong communication, coordination, and site supervision skills.
- Good command of technical English; Arabic is an advantage.
- Valid Kuwait driving licence are preferred.