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Lead Electrical Design

Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeLeadPosted Mar 6, 2026

Job description

2.1. Coordinate Electrical engineering activities and associated procurement processes. 2.2. Oversee engineering deliverables from Sub-Contractors—including calculations, reports, specifications, and drawings—to ensure compliance with the Contract between and the Employer, engineering services agreements, applicable codes and standards (IEC, IEEE, NEC, and others), approved work schedules, the project engineering budget, and HSE, environmental, and quality objectives.

Ensure designs are optimized for technical efficiency and cost-effectiveness. 2.3. Evaluate deficiencies, non-conformities, and technical identified by the Employer or the Construction Team; develop and implement corrective engineering solutions; conduct technical negotiations with the Employer; and ensure formal resolution and approvals .

2.4. Manage all documentation and correspondence with the Employer, Sub-Contractors, suppliers, and internal teams, including review comments, meeting minutes, and action lists; ensure proper record-keeping, controlled access, and appropriate distribution . 2.5. Prepare, monitor, and report the Department budget and work schedule; identify technical risks, develop mitigation plans, and implement value engineering principles to optimize technical solutions and prevent budget or schedule deviations.

Define KPIs for departmental processes, track performance, and implement corrective actions for deviations . 2.6. Manage all signed procurement packages, including engineering, planning, reporting, supply, site installation, and commissioning supervision; monitor technical compliance and progress of equipment manufacturing; participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT); and resolve any scope changes or technical issues with suppliers .

2.7. Provide technical oversight and support for site implementation; coordinate effectively with other engineering disciplines; and participate in technical bid evaluations or tender processes as required .

Requirements

  1. Job Requirements and Competencies 2. 2.1.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 2.2. Experience Minimum 10 years of experience in Electrical Engineering for EPC based Power Plant projects , including design, procurement, and site implementation. 2.3. Language & Computer Skills Good command of English (written and spoken). Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Working knowledge of AutoCAD, ETAP, and similar electrical design and analysis softwareAutoCAD. 2.4. Core Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors Electrical systems design: power distribution, LV/MV/HV systems, switch gear, transformers, lighting, grounding, and backup power systems. Standards knowledge: IEC, IEEE, NEC, NFPA, ATEX, and other relevant codes.

Strong knowledge of construction, installation, and commissioning requirements. Proven design coordination and site experience. Analytical, multi-disciplinary thinking.

Benefits

To perform Electrical engineering activities within the assigned scope in accordance with project/contract requirements, applicable codes, standards, and regulations.

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