Lead Electrical Engineer

Our Building Engineering team has a strong core of highly expert industry professionals who take a long term approach to client management. Our outstanding market position and enviable reputation leads to strong trusted relationships and repeat business.

Due to a strong pipeline of projects, our Abu Dhabi team is fast-growing, and we are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to undertake a variety of projects across the region.

In this role you will work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team across a variety of infrastructure, buildings, transport and other project types. This role will see you involved in

• Leading, mentoring, training, and coaching other team members
• Undertaking and managing the design and documentation of Building Services including: electrical power reticulation and distribution systems, lighting design, small power, cable routing, LV distribution and Single line diagrams, standby power generation, lightning protection and fire detection for new or revamp related projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client and authority meetings effectively, ensuring clear communication, compliance with regulations, and alignment with project objectives.
• Proven capability to lead and oversee multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining quality, efficiency, and adherence to timelines while managing resources effectively.
• Preparation and coordination of fee proposals, technical report writing, cost reporting and client liaison at project level.
• Preparation of authority submissions and construction phase services.
• Engaging Clients on work winning interviews and presentations

What you will bring to the team

• 12+ years’ experience in the design of electrical systems and the ability to lead and manage electrical and/or multi-disciplinary teams undertaking commercial, industrial, education, health, transport, infrastructure, power and controls projects.
• A relevant tertiary qualification together with RPEQ status or potential to attain RPEQ status.
• An advanced understanding of Electrical codes in the UAE and beyond.
• Understanding of local council/authority, utility and QFES requirements.
• Flexibility to travel for short term project assignments.
• An understanding of renewable energy resources.
• Proficiency with industry standard software (MS Office, AutoCAD, ETAP, AMTECH PowerCAD, AGI32/Dialux, Bluebeam/Adobe Acrobat).
• Ability/desire to carry out coordinated design in the Revit environment using and CANECO software packages.

Our commitment to you

Fostering gender balance, diversity and acceptance of flexible working is central to the way GHD does business. We offer a professional, friendly and inclusive culture based on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity.

In addition to a competitive salary, GHD provides attractive career options including professional development via our GHD Business School, additional leave, and family-friendly flexible work arrangements.