Senior Design Electrical Engineer

About GHD

JOB DESCRIPTION

Let’s start with our vision: water, energy and urbanisation made sustainable for generations to come. With more than 14,000 people around the globe GHD is a leading engineering, architecture and environmental consulting firm. With our vision to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come, GHD delivers iconic projects that shape our landscapes, support our communities and set the path of our collective future.

Our Engineering team has a strong team of highly experienced industry professionals who take a long-term approach to client management. Our unique market position and enviable reputation leads to strong trusted relationships and repeat business. Due to a strong pipeline of projects, our Abu Dhabi team is expanding, and we are seeking an experienced Senior Design Electrical Engineer to undertake a variety of projects across the region.

In this role you will work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team across a variety of infrastructure, buildings, transport and other project types.

This role will see you involved in:

Delegation:

Is proactive in identifying a decrease in workload within own team and informs Supervisor when additional projects are needed to maintain utilization.

Execution:

Ensures junior team members are adhering to delivery standards and ensures essential procedures are followed based on knowledge of own industry. Uses discretion within set boundaries (operating procedures, processes, standards) to execute own tasks within a narrower job area to achieve defined deadlines / targets in the most effective and efficient way. Is required to coordinate activities with peers in the same discipline to meet deadlines and achieve set targets in the most effective and efficient way.

Responsibilities:

• Design all electrical systems ensuring compliance with standards, local regulations, and authority requirements such as DEWA, ADDC, and UAE FIRE CODE.
• Create detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and layouts for all the electrical systems, such as interior and exterior lighting design, small power distribution, cable routing, fire alarm, earthing, and lightning protection.
• Prepare comprehensive electrical design documents, including drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical reports, utilizing ACAD (AutoCAD), Revit, and Navisworks.
• Handle several electrical design tasks for multiple projects.
• Conduct detailed electrical calculations, including load analysis, short-circuit analysis, voltage drop calculations, and cable sizing, utilizing appropriate software tools and engineering principles.
• Collaborate closely with architects, and other engineering disciplines to integrate electrical systems seamlessly into project designs.
• Provide technical guidance to external stakeholders throughout the design and coordination process.
  
  

Requirements:

• Undertaking and managing the design and documentation of Building Services including: electrical power reticulation and distribution systems, lighting design, small power, cable routing, LV distribution and Single line diagrams, standby power generation, lightning protection and fire detection for new or revamp related projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client and authority meetings effectively, ensuring clear communication, compliance with regulations, and alignment with project objectives.
• Proven capability to lead and oversee multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining quality, efficiency, and adherence to timelines while managing resources effectively.
• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer, preferably with a focus on UAE projects.
• In-depth knowledge of local regulations and authority requirements, such as DEWA, ADDC, and UAE FIRE CODE.
• Strong technical capabilities in ACAD (AutoCAD), Revit, and Navisworks for designing and drafting electrical systems.
• Familiarity with electrical load calculations, power distribution, voltage drop analysis, and cable sizing.
• Proficient in using electrical engineering software tools for analysis and design.
• Strong understanding of lighting systems, small power distribution, cable routing, earthing, and lightning protection.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field is required.
• Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, Generator sizing tools and ETAP.
• Deals with less routine technical or operational problems with limited supervision and may solve moderately difficult problems that are not immediately evident and require some guidance from a more senior team member. Draws on technical knowledge and experience and information / specification received to develop the most effective and efficient solution for less standard or routine problems with a prescribed outcome.
  
  

Our commitment to you

Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognize achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion lies at the heart of our team culture. We operate a flat intellectual hierarchy meaning every voice is heard and has genuine influence. We believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and experience, and we recognize the value this brings our collective team approach to solving challenging client problems.

Inclusion is hugely important to us, and we want to ensure every team member can balance work around their unique personal circumstances. We will advocate for your professional development and provide access to formal education through the GHD Business School and practical application through technical delivery.