About the Role
The Graduate Engineer (UAE National) supports the delivery of electrical or mechanical building services design on major GCC developments, from concept to construction support. Working under senior engineers, you will build core technical skills, learn design governance, and gain direct exposure to UAE authorities and project sites. This role is a structured two-year entry into the MEP team, designed to grow UAE National engineers into future discipline leads.
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Key Responsibilities
Design Support
- Prepare design calculations, equipment schedules, and sizing checks under supervision, using project templates and approved software.
- Produce and mark up drawings, layouts, and schematics; review BIM model outputs for discipline content.
- Draft sections of design reports, basis-of-design narratives, and specifications.
Coordination
- Attend internal design and BIM coordination meetings; track and close assigned clashes and comments.
- Coordinate with architecture, structure, and other MEP disciplines on spatial and interface requirements.
Quality and Compliance
- Follow QA procedures, including self-checks, document control, and checking records.
- Apply relevant codes and standards (IEC, BS, NFPA, ASHRAE, UAE Fire and Life Safety Code, Al Sa'fat / Estidama as applicable).
Qualifications
Essential
- UAE National.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university (graduated within the last two years).
- Good command of written and spoken English.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office (Excel in particular).
Desirable
- Internship or co-op experience with an engineering consultant, contractor, or utility (DEWA, ADDC, TAQA).
- Exposure to Revit, Navisworks, or a discipline design package.
- Final-year project in power systems, building services, energy, or sustainability.
- Student membership of IET, CIBSE, ASHRAE or the Society of Engineers UAE.
Additional Information
What is Offered
- Work on landmark GCC projects across mixed-use, hospitality, transport, leisure, and data centres.
- A structured graduate programme with mentoring from senior engineers and a clear route to Engineer grade.
- Funded professional development, institution membership, and chartership support.
Type of Contract: Permanent contract
Business Line: Energy and Sustainable Cities
Service Line: Buildings
Region: Middle East and South Asia
Job Family: Technical Engineering
