Senior ELV Design Engineer

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 core 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 ELV Design 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for all aspects of ELV design and delivery on assigned projects, ensuring quality standards are met, projects are completed on time.
• Design all Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems including but not limited to Telecommunication, PAVA, AV Systems, Electronic Security Systems, Structured Cabling System including Passive and Active components design, from conceptual design phase to construction phase.
• Produce compliant design with all local authorities (Etisalat, Du, ADMMC, SIRA, etc.).
• Collaborate with project managers, architects and other engineers to ensure seamless integration of ELV systems into overall project designs.
• Prepare detailed design drawings, block diagrams, specifications, and documentation for ELV systems.
• Produce necessary ELV calculations including CCTV Field of View and Lense Calculation, Recording Time and Capacity Calculation, Wi-Fi Heat maps, etc.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to determine project requirements and constraints.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical expertise to clients and stakeholders.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Brings over 8 years of experience in an international design firm, specializing in ELV systems design, with at least 5 years experience in the Middle East, preferably in the UAE.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and other design software.
• Strong knowledge of ELV systems, including security systems, telecommunications, audiovisual systems and building automation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  

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.

Interested? Apply now.

About Us

Let's put your ideas into action.

If you see the world differently and are driven by a desire to make real change, together we'll make it happen. Everybody at GHD has their own commitment, and we’re here to support yours.

Your success is our success, and together we'll make a lasting impact on our world for generations to come.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.