Electrical Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and produce electrical system designs for building services projects, including:

• • Load estimation and demand calculations

  • Power distribution systems and single-line diagrams

  • Lighting layouts, lighting controls, and emergency lighting

  • Low-voltage systems and grounding/earthing designs

  • Protective device coordination and energy-efficient solutions

• Prepare and maintain design documentation including drawings, schedules, schematics, and technical reports for global project submissions.

• Apply BIM tools (Revit MEP, AutoCAD, etc.) to produce models and coordinate electrical systems with other disciplines.

• Actively collaborate with international design teams to integrate electrical designs into multidisciplinary project workflows.

• Participate in remote coordination meetings, technical workshops, and cross-office reviews, ensuring alignment of deliverables and resolving design issues.

• Support project managers and senior engineers in preparing tender documents, reviewing design packages, and maintaining quality standards.

• Work independently on assigned tasks, delivering outputs accurately and on schedule while coordinating frequently with overseas counterparts.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

• Must be a Registered Electrical Engineer.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in electrical building services design.

• Exposure to multidisciplinary design coordination within consultancy or engineering projects.

Technical Skills

• Beginner to intermediate proficiency in Autodesk Revit MEP and AutoCAD; familiarity with BIM workflows.

• Working knowledge of electrical system design principles (power distribution, lighting, emergency systems, grounding, low-voltage).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools; familiarity with ETAP, Dialux, or similar design software is an advantage.

• Familiarity with international codes and standards (IEC, IEEE, NFPA, BS, NEC, etc.) preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail, quality, and accuracy.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively to team goals.

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to coordinate across global teams and time zones.

Desirable but not required

• Experience working on international projects with regional or global offices.

• Exposure to sustainable design practices, smart building technologies, or green building certification standards (e.g., LEED, BREEAM, Green Mark).

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