Dry Utilities Engineer

About the role:
The company is currently looking for a Dry Utilities Engineer for its Land Development team in Abu Dhabi, to support with the technical delivery of multiple master-planning/land development projects across the Emirate.

Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare utility designs and calculations in line with relevant authority standards and project requirements.
• Develop electrical load calculations and schedules, including (as applicable) load schedules, LV schedules, voltage drop, cable de-rating and related design documentation.
• Design HV/MV/LV networks, including single line diagrams and infrastructure layouts.
• Design street lighting networks (including tunnels/underpasses), producing layouts, single line diagrams, voltage drop calculations and lux studies (e.g., using DiaLux).
• Design telecoms infrastructure networks and incorporate GSM coverage requirements, including layouts and coverage drawings.
• Produce clear technical reports, design deliverables and presentation material to support project submissions and approvals.
• Support cost and quantity estimation for dry utilities services and advise on value/optimisation opportunities.
• Coordinate project submissions, deliverables, reviews and approvals against contract and authority requirements; identify and advise on any deviations.
• Liaise with developers, clients and stakeholders to provide progress updates and support timely decision-making.
• Provide regular updates and inputs to project/design managers and project managers, including progress reporting and technical reviews.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and the company teams to ensure integrated design delivery across infrastructure packages.
• Apply relevant local guidance and requirements, including ROW and corridor considerations (e.g., UCDM), utility plot requirements (e.g., UPDM) and applicable open space/security network guidelines (e.g., ADMCC), where relevant to the project.
• Develop load estimates for infrastructure plots and key assets (e.g., pump stations, lifting stations and similar facilities), as required.
• Maintain an innovative, research-led approach by tracking relevant technology updates (e.g., smart city applications, district cooling interface and power optimisation, renewable energy integration and data centre requirements) and proposing fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Use relevant design tools as required (e.g., AutoCAD and ETAP) and contribute to digital delivery where applicable.
• Support business development activity as requested, including input to marketing material and pursuit opportunities.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to capability building and quality of deliverables.
• Demonstrate willingness to broaden knowledge across wider infrastructure schemes and multidisciplinary interfaces.

Candidate Specification:

• Minimum Bachelors’ Degree in Electrical Engineering (or any relevant discipline); progressing towards Professional Registration (CEng or similar) with membership in a professional institution.
• Relevant experience in master planning in the UAE.
• KSA and wider GCC regional experience.
• Working towards (or holding) a professional qualification is preferred (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, IET or ME).
• Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal), with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness to travel for short-term assignments, as required.
• Experience with relevant hydraulic modelling and design software.
• Strong presentation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage design coordination and authority approval processes, interfacing with project teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Exposure to international best practices and standards.
• Sound knowledge of local authority and standards mainly (DMT, RTA, TAQA Distribution, TAQA Transmission, DoE/ADWEA, ETISALAT, DU, RSB, ADM, DEWA, RTA, DM, ADMCC).

Your benefits and rewards
Our benefits vary by country and are subject to eligibility and local policy:

• Rewards and bonuses: we are owned by our people (no external investors) and through our employee ownership model success is shared through annual bonus opportunities and longer-term participation as your career grows (subject to local plan, eligibility and business performance).
• Medical insurance and life insurance as per local plan (standard and enhanced coverage may vary by country and policy).
• Annual leave in line with local policy (competitive within the market).
• Maternity leave above and beyond local provisions and paternity leave provisions where applicable.
• Professional membership/institution subscription support.
• Learning and career development through project variety, technical networks and structured development opportunities.
• An inclusive culture: we’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.