Senior Engineer - Dry Utilities

Job Description

Technical Design & Delivery

• Undertake the design of dry utilities networks including HV, MV, LV, street lighting, telecommunications, and ICT systems for infrastructure, urban development, and roads projects.
• Prepare engineering design packages including reports, drawings, calculations, models, BoQs, and technical specifications.
• Conduct load flow analysis, short circuit analysis, grounding system design, lightning protection, and relevant electrical calculations.
• Use industry design tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Dialux, ETAP, Amtech, Navisworks, and other relevant software to develop engineering deliverables.
• Ensure all designs comply with Abu Dhabi authority standards (e.g., ADDC, ADWEA, Etisalat, Du, ADM) and applicable international codes.

Coordination & Project Support

• Coordinate with internal disciplines (Civil, Structures, Roads, Wet Utilities, Environment, and Planning) to ensure integrated and clash‑free designs.
• Support project managers in preparing schedules, resource plans, and design programmes.
• Assist in risk and opportunity assessments for assigned projects.
• Participate in multidisciplinary technical meetings and provide clear engineering input.

Authority Engagement & Approvals

• Prepare and compile authority submission packages in accordance with Abu Dhabi requirements.
• Engage with local authorities to present design proposals, respond to technical queries, and secure approvals.
• Ensure timely progression of NOCs and design approvals.

Client & Stakeholder Interaction

• Support client presentations, workshops, and progress meetings.
• Communicate technical solutions clearly to clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to achieving high levels of client satisfaction and quality outcomes.

Team Contribution & Quality

• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and CAD technicians.
• Ensure all work follows internal QA/QC processes and project-specific requirements.
• Review contractor shop drawings and materials submittals, providing clear recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in dry utilities design, ideally within an engineering consultancy environment.
• Strong experience delivering dry utilities designs on Abu Dhabi infrastructure and land development projects.
• Solid understanding of Abu Dhabi authority procedures and approval workflows (ADDC, Etisalat, Du, ADM, etc.).
• Proficiency with design and analysis software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Dialux, ETAP, Amtech, and MS Office.
• Strong communication, coordination, and technical report-writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
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