About the Role
We are currently seeking a Senior/Principal Engineer - Dry Utilities to join our team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to the design and implementation of electrical and power infrastructure projects in the Middle East. Your expertise will be vital in producing engineering design solutions, models, reports, and obtaining authority approvals for both single and multi-disciplinary design infrastructure projects in the UAE.
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Responsibilities
- Provide overall engineering solutions, analysis, specifications, and procurement support for infrastructure projects.
- Manage opportunity and risk on projects.
- Possess a strong understanding of contracts and key clauses.
- Manage deliverables and provide technical support to the team.
- Prepare time schedules and resource plans, assisting in budget preparation.
- Lead bids and prospects, developing techno-commercial offers in collaboration with internal and external parties.
- Oversee project execution until final delivery, including obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOCs).
- Monitor and control budget and invoices.
- Manage Engineers and CAD teams while providing technical support.
- Design High Voltage, Medium Voltage, Low Voltage, Street Lighting, and Telecom networks for infrastructure, urban plans, roads, and tunnels.
- Conduct grounding and lightning protection designs, as well as cable containment and shielding.
- Undertake load flow analysis, short circuit calculations, protection schemes, and grounding system calculations.
- Produce reports, drawings, calculations, and presentations.
- Attend meetings with authorities regarding utility design proposals.
- Maintain awareness of local authority regulations in the Gulf region.
- Advise and present engineering solutions to clients and stakeholders.
- Utilize software such as Dialux, Amtech, ETAP, AutoCAD, Civil3D, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office to produce deliverables.
- Ensure compliance with QA/QC requirements for all project deliverables.
- Organize and attend progress meetings and communications with contractors, consultants, and authorities.
- Minimize end user comments to ensure client satisfaction and delivery quality.
- Ensure designs meet all relevant Codes and Standards.
- Review contractor shop drawings and materials submittals.
Qualifications
- BEng / BSc (Hon) or an equivalent discipline with 10-12+ years of postgraduate experience; C.Eng and PMP are advantageous.
- Member of or working towards membership in an associated Professional body.
- Experience in modeling of power and lighting networks.
- Proven track record in detailed design of engineering solutions.
- Strong report writing skills.
- Ability to compile authority approval documentation per local authority standards.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Previous experience in the UAE is required.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and standard benefits including first-class medical cover.
- Generous annual leave policy and paid professional subscriptions.
- Work-life balance with options for flexible working arrangements, including remote work and adjusted working hours, allowing you to prioritize your personal life and well-being.
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