Design Manager– Electrical
Job Title: Design Manager – Electrical Location: UAE
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Design Manager – Electrical to lead and manage the electrical design activities for high-voltage substation and power transmission projects. The successful candidate will oversee multidisciplinary design teams, ensure compliance with client and utility requirements, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions within project schedules and budgets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage electrical design teams throughout all project phases.
- Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of electrical design deliverables.
- Ensure compliance with client specifications, utility standards, and applicable codes.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor project schedules, resources, and design progress to meet project milestones.
- Review technical proposals, engineering studies, and vendor submissions.
- Identify and mitigate design risks while ensuring quality standards are maintained.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to design engineers and project teams.
- Support business development activities, bid preparation, and project planning when required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Extensive experience in electrical design for transmission and substation projects.
- Strong background in HV substations, GIS, cable systems, and switchgear.
- Previous experience leading engineering or design teams.
- Knowledge of UAE utility standards and approvals is preferred.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer – Electrical (Primary Design) to join our team in the UAE.
Requirements:
- Relevant experience in Primary Electrical Design
- Strong knowledge of Cable Systems
- Experience with 132 kV GIS
- Experience in Switchgear Design
- DEWA approval is mandatory
Interested candidates are invited to share their CVs for further consideration.