Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Dubai
Salary: Based on experience

Job Code: 221/001/535
Industry: Water Treatment

Job Brief:

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will specialize in designing electrical systems for water treatment plants, firefighting systems, and environmental service projects.

The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for preparing electrical designs and technical submittals while ensuring that designs meet applicable technical standards and client-specific requirements.

The ideal candidate should have 5–10+ years of experience in electrical design and technical submittal preparation for industrial applications, along with strong knowledge of electrical systems, testing procedures, UAE regulations, and authority requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

Design and prepare electrical technical submittals, including Single Line Diagrams, Schematic Diagrams for Panels (MCC, MDB, SMDB, DB), BOQs, Cable Sizing, Cable Lists, Load Schedules, Layouts, Lighting & Small Power, Earthing & Lightning, Electrical Shop Drawings, etc.
Prepare all electrical test forms, including FAT, SAT, Megger Test, Continuity and Loop Test, Functional Test, Earthing Test, etc.
Coordinate with process, mechanical, instrumentation, automation, and drafting teams to prepare electrical designs.
Provide support to the Proposal, Production, and Operations teams.
Send RFQs to suppliers for electrical work and manage supplier coordination, negotiations, and technical meetings.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
5–10+ years of experience in electrical design and preparing technical submittals for industrial applications.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical design tools.
Strong understanding of electrical components such as MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, and power distribution panels.
Excellent knowledge of UAE regulations and authority requirements, including DEWA, DM, ADDC, etc.
Proficiency in electrical testing procedures and test form preparation.
Ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, process, automation, etc.
Experience in water/wastewater projects or similar industrial applications is preferred.
Strong communication and organizational skills.

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