Principal Engineer - Dry Utilities

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

We are seeking a visionary and detail-oriented Principal Engineer - Dry Utilities to join our innovative team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this key role, you will lead the design and implementation of complex dry utility systems, focusing on electrical, telecommunications, and related infrastructure projects across the region and beyond.

• Spearhead the engineering design and modification of electrical and electronic systems, with a focus on dry utilities infrastructure
• Develop and oversee large-scale electrical systems, including power transmission, distribution networks, and control systems
• Lead the planning and execution of street lighting, high mast area lighting, and EV charging station projects
• Manage the design of telecommunication networks, ELV systems, and ICT infrastructure
• Conduct and review complex engineering calculations for cable sizing, voltage drop, earthing, and fault level analysis
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and efficient infrastructure solutions
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and project teams
• Ensure compliance with local UAE regulations and international engineering standards
• Drive innovation in sustainable and smart infrastructure solutions
• Oversee quality control and risk management for all dry utility projects

Qualifications

• Master of Engineering degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited university
• 15 years of experience in dry utilities and infrastructure engineering, with significant exposure to international projects, particularly in the Middle East, UK, USA, Canada, and ANZ regions
• Proven expertise in electrical systems design, including EHV, HV, MV, and LV systems
• Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Dialux, AGI, Lighting Reality, Amtech, and ETAP
• Strong knowledge of power systems, electronic and transmission equipment, and control systems
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
• Strong leadership abilities and experience mentoring junior engineers
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment
• Familiarity with UAE engineering regulations and international standards
• Proven track record of driving innovation in infrastructure design and planning
• Experience with sustainable and smart city initiatives is highly desirable

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: REF40565W

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED DUBAI BRANCH