Electrical Engineering - Dry Utilities

Responsibilities

• Lead design and approval process for dry utility systems (power distribution, telco)
• Produce master planning reports, demand/load calculations and tie-in requirements
• Coordinate utility corridor proofing, ROW and interface with roads, transport, landscape and building teams
• Design and specify primary substations, HV corridors, MV (up to 33kV) and LV networks
• Design telecommunication infrastructure: ducts, manholes and GSM coverage considerations
• Design street lighting, lighting calculations, SLDs and load schedules
• Review contractor RFIs and key technical submittals; provide clarifications
• Manage BIM workflows and digitalisation initiatives across projects
• Lead and coordinate with local authorities across the Middle East (UAE, KSA, Qatar)
• Supervise multidisciplinary and multicultural teams across project phases

Requirements

• BSc Electrical
• 5+ years
• AutoCAD
• BIM experience
• Revit knowledge
• UAE codes
• Utility design
• Load calculations
• Telecom design
• Site visits
• Report writing
• Stakeholder management

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) licence preferred
• Proven infrastructure engineering background on large-scale projects
• Experience with primary substations, pocket/block substations and feeder pillars
• Prior coordination experience with UAE/Abu Dhabi/Dubai/KSA/Qatar authorities
• Strong digitalisation / BIM leadership and software skills

Benefits

• Medical Insurance and family medical options
• Annual leave
• Paid leave
• Gratuity
• Flexible work options / hybrid working
• Other standard benefits (life, disability, retirement savings, employee programs)

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering design, engineering, and construction services that shape communities and drive sustainable outcomes. You will join a large, multidisciplinary team working on high-profile infrastructure projects in the Middle East and worldwide. AECOM supports professional growth with training and development, and offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment.