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Senior Electrical Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer for one of our clients with the following details:

Duration: 1 year

Expected start date: ASAP

Location: Dubai UAE

Qualification and Experience required:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
  • Chartered Engineer, SOE certified, or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in Electrical and I&C with relevant experience in Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and Pumping stations is a must.
  • Must have engineering consultancy experience.
  • Excellent communication in English and client-facing skills.
  • Knowledge of International codes and Standards (IEC, IEEE, ISA, NEC, ATEX)
  • Knowledge of Standards and Specification of major clients in utility section in Saudi, UAE, Oman, Qatar region.
  • MV/LV distribution system design.
  • MV/LV Substation Design.
  • Knowledge on how to read schematic wiring of various electrical and control panels.
  • Knowledge of MV/LV Switchgears, MCCs, MV and LV VFD panels, Transformers, Generators, UPS, DC System, etc.
  • Load Flow Analysis, Short Circuit Analysis, Motor Starting Study, Arc Flash and Protection coordination study using ETAP software.
  • Instruments, Analysers, Sensors working principle and its selection as per measurement medium, working condition and Hazardous zone classifications.
  • Process Control & Safety Systems (DCS, PLC, ESD and F&G)
  • Safety and Security systems like CCTV, Access Control System, Intrusion Protection System, PAGA and Telecomm Systems, Public WIFI.
  • Vibration and Condition Monitoring Systems
  • Ethernet, Field Bus, Profibus, MODBUS, IEC61850, DNP3 segments, IOT systems, ICT networks / Fiber Optics Networks, Power Line Communication and Wireless communication
  • Substation Automation system and interface to various switchgears, control panels etc. and Energy Management system
  • Knowledge of HAZOP and CHAZOP review and SIL calculation Study.
  • Interface skills in departments like Civil, Mechanical, Process, HVAC etc. and other Packaged Equipment.
  • 3D Model Review.

Responsibilities

Basic & Detailed Design Engineering, Review and Preparation of the following documents and drawings:

Electrical Engineering

  • Electrical Design Basis Report.
  • SLD for MV/LV distribution systems.
  • Plant Electrical Load Lists.
  • Sizing Calculations for Transformer, Generator, APFC, Cables, UPS, DC System, Etc.
  • Electrical Equipment GAs.
  • Load Flow and Short Circuit Calculation (ETAP).
  • Earthing & Lightning Calculation
  • Lighting and small power design.
  • Specification, Datasheet, Vendor Data Review of Generators, Transformers, Motor, MV/LV Switch Gears, VFD/SS Panels, Capacitor & Reactors, Bus Ducts, Cables, AC & DC UPS etc.
  • Hazardous Area Classification
  • Electrical Layout Drawings, Cable routing Drawing, Earthing &Lightning Layout, Lighting Layout.
  • BoQs for Electrical Equipment.
  • Specifications for Electrical Equipment.

Senior Electrical Engineer

Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Full time

Published on 08/17/2026

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