Job Description

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We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented

Electrical Design Engineer

with proven experience in the design of

Low Voltage (LV)

and

Medium Voltage (MV)

electrical systems, including specialized

airport electrical systems

. The role involves supporting multidisciplinary projects in

UAE and Saudi Arabia

, from concept to IFC stage, in compliance with

local regulations

,

international standards

, and

airport-specific requirements

(ICAO, IES, GACA, etc.).

Key Responsabilities

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Medium Voltage Power Systems (up to 20kV):

Perform

load analysis

and

substation sizing

. Design

ring-fed MV substation schemes

,

single line diagrams

, and

redundant power systems

. Define and specify

RMUs

,

MV switchgears

,

MV circuit breakers

, and

power transformers

. Design

grounding and bonding systems

for substations and technical buildings. Integrate

protection relays

and ensure coordination and selectivity. Ensure compliance with

local utility regulations

(DEWA, SEWA, SEC, ADDC). Define

Right of Way (ROW)

and coordinate with utility stakeholders.

Low Voltage Power Systems:

Load assessments, panel sizing, and

electrical distribution diagrams

. Design of

earthing systems

and

lightning protection

. Design and specification of

LV panels

,

MCCs

,

UPS systems

,

capacitor banks

,

generators

. Cable routing design:

conduits, trays, duct banks

, etc.

Lighting Systems:

Perform

lighting calculations

and

lux level simulations

. Selection of

luminaires

(indoor, outdoor, architectural). Design of

emergency lighting systems

: autonomous, centralized battery systems.

Airport Electrical Systems (AFL - Airfield Ground Lighting):

Understanding of

airfield lighting systems

Specification and layout of

regulator rooms

,

transformer pits

, and

duct systems

for airfield circuits. Design of electrical systems to support

constant current regulators (CCRs)

,

AFL control systems

. Coordination with

airside stakeholders

and compliance with

airport operator standards

(e.g., GACA, GACA/Airside).

Project Coordination and Documentation

Work collaboratively with architecture, MEP, and civil teams. Prepare key project documents:

Design Basis Reports

,

BoQs

,

MTOs

,

technical specifications

,

cost estimates

, and

drawing lists

. Review and lead development of

electrical drawings

with CAD/BIM teams. Deliverables management across design stages:

Concept, Schematic, DD (30%, 60%, 90%), IFC

. Participate in

client and authority reviews

.

Requirements

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Bachelor's Degree in

Electrical Engineering

(Master's is a plus).

5+ years

experience in LV/MV design and infrastructure/aviation projects. Strong knowledge of

Middle East electrical and airport regulations

. Proficient in

English

(Arabic is an advantage). Solid understanding of

multidisciplinary project coordination

and

airport-specific systems

. Experience with

airport project design

and coordination with

airport authorities

. Familiarity with

NOC processes

with utilities and airport operators. Experience in

tendering

,

technical submittals

, and

construction support

. Capable of

leading client and contractor meetings

. Willingness to

travel across the region

for data collection and stakeholder coordination. Knowladge in electrical calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop, and short-circuit analysis. Software proficiency: +

ETAP

,

CANECO BT

,

Ecodial

for electrical analysis.
+

Dialux

for lighting simulation.
+

AutoCAD

,

Autodesk MEP

,

Revit

and BIM coordination.
+

MS Office Suite

for reporting and documentation.