Job Description

Senior Design Engineer - Dry Utilities - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Senior Design Engineer roles in Dubai infrastructure projects require advanced technical expertise in electrical and dry utilities design, strong coordination skills, and deep knowledge of local authority standards. As a Senior Design Engineer - Dry Utilities with Parsons Corporation in Dubai, UAE, you will support the delivery of major infrastructure projects by leading electrical design activities across all project stages, from concept through IFC, while ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and international standards.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Construction
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Salary: 22000-30000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Act as discipline design engineer on small to mid-size infrastructure projects or lead engineer for dry utilities and electrical scope
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to CAD designers, drafters, and junior to mid-level engineers
• Develop and review electrical and dry utilities design deliverables using CAD and BIM tools
• Support preparation of technical studies, commercial inputs, and life cycle cost analyses for design alternatives
• Prepare and deliver detailed technical presentations to clients and stakeholders
• Develop master plans from concept through detailed design, including HV and LV corridor planning, ROW definition, and multi-discipline coordination
• Prepare master plan reports, demand load calculations, equipment sizing, protection coordination, and tie-in requirements
• Deliver electrical and dry utilities designs across all project phases, from concept to IFC, for greenfield and brownfield developments
• Design street lighting systems for roads, bridges, tunnels, and associated tunnel MEP systems, including lighting calculations, SLDs, and load schedules
• Design electrical systems for STPs, RO plants, pumping stations, and associated infrastructure, including lighting, small power, earthing, lightning protection, telecom, security, and fire alarm systems
• Prepare design reports, technical specifications, tender documents, and manage approvals with clients, authorities, and subconsultants
• Review designs prepared by other consultants and produce structured technical review reports
• Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, bid evaluations, and evaluation reports
• Coordinate with local authorities to secure approvals and ensure compliance with applicable standards
• Perform value engineering studies and prepare recommendation reports
• Respond to contractor RFIs and review technical submittals related to electrical works and dry utilities
• Coordinate clash detection resolution within BIM and 3D model environments

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical and dry utilities design for large-scale infrastructure projects
• Strong hands-on experience in HV, MV, and LV electrical design to local and international standards
• In-depth knowledge of NEC, IEEE, ANSI, IESNA, NFPA, IEC, and UAE authority standards including DEWA, ADDC, SEWA, FEWA, SEC, MEDC, and Civil Defense
• Proven experience with infrastructure power systems including primary substations, HV corridors, distribution substations, MV and LV networks, calculations, and technical reporting
• Strong experience with DEWA standards, PSMP, PNOC, and GE submissions
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D, Navisworks, BIM environments, and Revit

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile infrastructure projects in Dubai
• Exposure to regional and international standards in electrical and utilities engineering
• Professional and collaborative environment within a globally recognized consultancy
• Long-term career development and growth opportunities across the Middle East region

About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction, and professional services organization delivering complex infrastructure, utilities, and transportation projects worldwide. With a strong presence in Dubai and across the Middle East, Parsons combines technical excellence, regulatory expertise, and innovative delivery to support large-scale developments while offering rewarding career opportunities for experienced engineering professionals.
Job Title Senior Design Engineer - Dry Utilities - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE
Senior Design Engineer - Dry Utilities - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Senior Design Engineer roles in Dubai infrastructure projects require advanced technical expertise in electrical and dry utilities design, strong coordination skills, and deep knowledge of local authority standards. As a Senior Design Engineer - Dry Utilities with Parsons Corporation in Dubai, UAE, you will support the delivery of major infrastructure projects by leading electrical design activities across all project stages, from concept through IFC, while ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and international standards.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Construction
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Salary: 22000-30000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Act as discipline design engineer on small to mid-size infrastructure projects or lead engineer for dry utilities and electrical scope
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to CAD designers, drafters, and junior to mid-level engineers
• Develop and review electrical and dry utilities design deliverables using CAD and BIM tools
• Support preparation of technical studies, commercial inputs, and life cycle cost analyses for design alternatives
• Prepare and deliver detailed technical presentations to clients and stakeholders
• Develop master plans from concept through detailed design, including HV and LV corridor planning, ROW definition, and multi-discipline coordination
• Prepare master plan reports, demand load calculations, equipment sizing, protection coordination, and tie-in requirements
• Deliver electrical and dry utilities designs across all project phases, from concept to IFC, for greenfield and brownfield developments
• Design street lighting systems for roads, bridges, tunnels, and associated tunnel MEP systems, including lighting calculations, SLDs, and load schedules
• Design electrical systems for STPs, RO plants, pumping stations, and associated infrastructure, including lighting, small power, earthing, lightning protection, telecom, security, and fire alarm systems
• Prepare design reports, technical specifications, tender documents, and manage approvals with clients, authorities, and subconsultants
• Review designs prepared by other consultants and produce structured technical review reports
• Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, bid evaluations, and evaluation reports
• Coordinate with local authorities to secure approvals and ensure compliance with applicable standards
• Perform value engineering studies and prepare recommendation reports
• Respond to contractor RFIs and review technical submittals related to electrical works and dry utilities
• Coordinate clash detection resolution within BIM and 3D model environments

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical and dry utilities design for large-scale infrastructure projects
• Strong hands-on experience in HV, MV, and LV electrical design to local and international standards
• In-depth knowledge of NEC, IEEE, ANSI, IESNA, NFPA, IEC, and UAE authority standards including DEWA, ADDC, SEWA, FEWA, SEC, MEDC, and Civil Defense
• Proven experience with infrastructure power systems including primary substations, HV corridors, distribution substations, MV and LV networks, calculations, and technical reporting
• Strong experience with DEWA standards, PSMP, PNOC, and GE submissions
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D, Navisworks, BIM environments, and Revit

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile infrastructure projects in Dubai
• Exposure to regional and international standards in electrical and utilities engineering
• Professional and collaborative environment within a globally recognized consultancy
• Long-term career development and growth opportunities across the Middle East region

About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction, and professional services organization delivering complex infrastructure, utilities, and transportation projects worldwide. With a strong presence in Dubai and across the Middle East, Parsons combines technical excellence, regulatory expertise, and innovative delivery to support large-scale developments while offering rewarding career opportunities for experienced engineering professionals.
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Salary from 22000.00
Salary to 30000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
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