Senior Electrical Design Engineer

About the role

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer independently develops electrical designs for projects of medium complexity. The role leads concept, schematic and detailed designs, supports tender documentation, coordinates with other disciplines and ensures compliance with client requirements, local authorities and applicable standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop electrical drawings, reports and calculations for MV/LV power distribution, lighting, small power, earthing and lightning protection, fire alarm and ELV systems
• Prepare electrical calculations such as load schedules, cable sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit and lighting studies
• Ensure functional, practical and cost-effective designs that meet project specifications, codes and industry standards
• Participate in tender document preparation and support Project Managers in client presentations, workshops and design clarifications
• Coordinate with other design disciplines and the Quantity Surveying Department on tender documents
• Support the supervision stage, including RFIs, submittal reviews and resolution of design conflicts
• Help develop design standards, templates and Revit families, and guide junior engineers and BIM modelers
• Explore value engineering options and ensure K&A QHSE policies and BMS are followed, including quality control before submission
• Maintain coordination between Design Centre teams, use BIM as the main design platform with visual clash detection, and comply with the Document Management System

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in electrical design within a reputable regional or multinational engineering consultancy
• Solid understanding of international electrical codes and standards (e.g. IEC, BS 7671, NFPA) and local authority requirements
• Experience in construction-phase support, testing and commissioning is an advantage
• Fluency in English and Arabic

Required skills

• Proficiency in BIM-based design tools (e.g. Revit)
• Electrical design software (e.g. ETAP, DIALux, AutoCAD)
• Strong communication, coordination and technical problem-solving skills