Electrical Engineer - Dubai

At HDR, we believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of Electrical Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Support the design and delivery of electrical systems for a variety of building projects, including power distribution, lighting, life safety and associated electrical systems

• Develop electrical designs from concept and schematic design through design development and construction documentation
• Prepare drawings, calculations, specifications and other technical documentation in accordance with project requirements and applicable codes and standards
• Coordinate electrical designs with architects, engineers and other disciplines throughout all stages of project development
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews and coordination sessions with internal teams and clients
• Assist with reviewing designs for code compliance, technical quality and constructability
• Support senior engineers and project managers in delivering projects in accordance with agreed schedules, budgets and quality standards
• Participate in site visits, surveys and construction-stage activities as required
• Review shop drawings, submittals and technical queries and assist with resolving electrical design issues during construction
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of less experienced team members and share technical knowledge across the team
• Perform other duties as needed
  
  Required Qualifications
  
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis, or a related engineering discipline
• Good working knowledge of building electrical power distribution, lighting and life safety systems
• Experience developing electrical designs and technical documentation through multiple stages of project delivery
• Understanding of relevant electrical codes, standards and industry practices
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary design team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant electrical design and drafting software, such as AutoCAD
• Experience with Revit or other BIM-based design tools would be beneficial
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and priorities while working collaboratively within a project team

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
  
  

  Preferred Qualifications

  
  

• Experience working on large-scale, complex or technically demanding building projects
• Experience with Revit and BIM workflows
• Knowledge of electrical calculation and design software
• Progress toward professional engineering registration or an equivalent professional qualification is preferred
  
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At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.