Senior Electrical Instrumentation And Control Design Engineer

MPH ExpertsDubaigulftalentpublished 10/13/2026
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Your tasks

We are looking for a senior electrical, instrumentation & control design engineer for one of our clients with the following details:

Basic & detailed design engineering, review and preparation of the following documents and drawings:

Electrical engineering

  • Electrical design basis report.
  • SLD for MV/LV distribution systems.
  • Plant electrical load lists.
  • Sizing calculations for transformer, generator, APFC, cables, UPS, DC system, etc.
  • Electrical equipment GAs.
  • Load flow and short circuit calculation (ETAP).
  • Earthing & lightning calculation.
  • Lighting and small power design.
  • Specification, datasheet, vendor data review of generators, transformers, motor, MV/LV switch gears, VFD/SS panels, capacitor & reactors, bus ducts, cables, AC & DC UPS etc.
  • Hazardous area classification.
  • Electrical layout drawings, cable routing drawing, earthing & lightning layout, lighting layout.
  • BOQs for electrical equipment.
  • Specifications for electrical equipment.

Instrumentation & control engineering

  • I&C design basis report.
  • Piping & instrumentation drawings.
  • SCADA system architecture drawing.
  • Engineering deliverables like instrument index, I/O list, block logic diagram, control philosophy, hook-ups, cable schedule, JB schedule, cable termination drawings, loop wiring diagrams, instrument location drawing, SCADA/control room layout, cable layout etc.
  • Panel engineering and datasheet for process control & safety systems like DCS, PLC, ESD and F&G systems and design of logic & SCADA graphic screen.
  • Design documents for ELV systems like CCTV, EPBAX, LAN, PAGA, WIFI, access control systems, BMS, PMS, etc.
  • Co-ordination with other disciplines engineers for interface / tie-in issues and co-ordination with client and vendors.
  • BOQ for SCADA and I&C.
  • I&C specification and datasheet for field instruments, control valves, SCADA system etc.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
  • Chartered engineer, SOE certified, or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical and I&C with relevant experience in water and wastewater treatment plants, desalination and pumping stations is a must.
  • Must have engineering consultancy experience.
  • Excellent communication in English and client-facing skills.
  • Knowledge of international codes and standards (IEC, IEEE, ISA, NEC, ATEX).
  • Knowledge of standards and specification of major clients in utility section in Saudi, UAE, Oman, Qatar region.
  • MV/LV distribution system design.
  • MV/LV substation design.
  • Knowledge on how to read schematic wiring of various electrical and control panels.
  • Knowledge of MV/LV switchgears, MCCs, MV and LV VFD panels, transformers, generators, UPS, DC system, etc.
  • Load flow analysis, short circuit analysis, motor starting study, arc flash and protection coordination study using ETAP software.
  • Instruments, analysers, sensors working principle and its selection as per measurement medium, working condition and hazardous zone classifications.
  • Process control & safety systems (DCS, PLC, ESD and F&G).
  • Safety and security systems like CCTV, access control system, intrusion protection system, PAGA and telecomm systems, public WIFI.
  • Vibration and condition monitoring systems.
  • Ethernet, field bus, Profibus, MODBUS, IEC61850, DNP3 segments, IoT systems, ICT networks / fiber optics networks, power line communication and wireless communication.
  • Substation automation system and interface to various switchgears, control panels etc. and energy management system.
  • Knowledge of HAZOP and CHAZOP review and SIL calculation study.
  • Interface skills in departments like civil, mechanical, process, HVAC etc. and other packaged equipment.
  • 3D model review.

Other

*Duration: 1 year Expected start date: ASAP Location:** Dubai UAE