With over 14,000 professionals globally, GHD is a leading multidisciplinary professional services company delivering engineering, design, and advisory solutions across water, energy, resources, environment, property & buildings, and transportation sectors.
About the Role
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing electrical systems that meet project specifications, local authority regulations, and international standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design electrical systems including lighting, power distribution, fire alarms, earthing, and lightning protection.
- Prepare detailed drawings, schematics, and layouts using AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.
- Conduct electrical calculations: load analysis, short-circuit analysis, voltage drop, and cable sizing.
- Ensure compliance with DEWA, ADDC, UAE Fire Code, and other authority requirements.
- Coordinate with other disciplines (MEP, architectural, infrastructure) during design phases.
- Support tender documentation and technical specifications.
- Liaise with suppliers and contractors to ensure design integrity and execution.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- 4+ years of experience in electrical design, preferably in the UAE.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical design software.
- Familiarity with DEWA, ADDC, and UAE regulatory standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
- Proficiency in electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar.
- Knowledge of embedded systems, control systems, and power distribution.
Why Join Us?
- Work on globally significant projects, influencing the next generation of AI and hyperscale data centre design.
- Be part of a globally recognised, fast-growing mission critical team delivering projects that blend technical excellence, sustainability, and commercial success.
- Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary, innovative environment where your input shapes both standardised and bespoke solutions.
- Join a team that values knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and professional excellence.
- Be part of a workplace that combines collaboration, flexibility, and connection. Join us in the office three days per week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 4+ years of electrical design experience
- Preference for UAE electrical design experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical or similar
- Familiarity with DEWA, ADDC, and UAE Fire Code/regulatory standards
- Experience designing lighting, power distribution, fire alarms, earthing, lightning protection
- Experience with electrical calculations: load analysis, short-circuit, voltage drop, cable sizing
- Knowledge of embedded systems, control systems, and power distribution
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities
What We Do
GHD recognises and understands the world is constantly changing. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. We are a global professional services company that leads through engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Our forward-looking, innovative approaches connect and sustain communities around the world. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are focused on building lasting relationships with our partners and clients. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
