Design Engineer-ELECTRICAL Full Time NEW

Title Design Engineer – ELECTRICAL

Reporting to: Design & Engineering Manager – Electrical

Role purpose

Undertakes the detailed design and preparation of working drawings for the

Electrical & ELV works for major commercial and light industrial buildings.

Objectives

To complete the assignment within budgeted manhours / cost with

margin.

Ensure that the design and drawings are prepared in accordance with

the contract drawings, specifications and other contract documents.

Co-ordinate the Electrical services with the building layouts and other

services.

Ensure that the drawings are prepared within the productivity norms.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure the accuracy and technical correctness of the design and co-

ordination of the working drawings produced.

Prepare the working drawings in accordance with the project and

company standards and specifications.

Co-ordinate the Electrical drawings with the civil and architectural

layouts.

Co-ordinate the Electrical services with the Air Conditioning, Plumbing

and Fire Fighting services, including preparation multiservice details.

Resolution of technical difficulties with the site team / main contractor as

directed by the Project Manager.

Proactive coordination with civil contractor / subcontractors for effective

execution of works ensure that the quality of the work is in full

compliance to the contract specification, project quality plan and is

completed of time.

Obtain drawing approval from the professional team.

Maintaining ISO documentation, Record Keeping,

Suppliers/Manufacturers Data Bank records.

Delegating Draftsmen for quantity take offs, cross checking quantities.

Issue the approved drawings to site.

Maintain the working drawing register (Drawing Log) for the Electrical /

ELV drawings.

Monitoring productivity and compiling relevant information on production

rates.

Participate in preparation and implement quality assurance plans.

Preparation of record drawings.

Identification of additional works and advice the Project Manager to

enable formal instructions to be obtained.

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Job Description Form

Key Skills

Detailed engineering knowledge in the design and engineering of Medium,

Low and Extra Low Electrical services for major commercial and light

industrial buildings in the GCC. The services would include the following

Systems:

✓ MV power including switchgear, transformer and cabling.

✓ LV power including panels, distribution boards, cable containment,

cables, Wiring and supply accessories.

✓ Lighting and emergency lighting including light fittings, controls and

central battery system.

✓ Fire Alarm

✓ Security system including CCTV and access control.

✓ Voice and Data

✓ Standby power Generation

✓ Uninterrupted power supply

✓ Building Management System (BMS)

✓ Solar Power System

✓ Earthing and lightning protection

Understanding of the method of construction of buildings.

Ability to communicate fluently in English – both orally and in writing

Developed computer skills, particularly in spreadsheets and databases.

Detailed design ability to undertake load distribution, cable and

protection device selection and sizing calculations etc

Able to operate design software such as Dialux / eTAP etc

Detailed knowledge of International, Dubai and Abu Dhabi codes of

practice, regulations, and specifications for the construction industry with

particular knowledge of the Municipal and Civil Defence requirements.

Familiar with Air Conditioning as well as Plumbing / Fire Fighting systems.

Ability to read, understand, visualise and interpret drawings and

specifications.

Identify training needs of the project team members reporting him and

arrange for suitable training for them, in consultation with P.M for

furtherance of their professional skills and competence

An active personality, able to interact freely with his peers.

Education

Graduate in Electrical Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech) / Diploma in Electrical

Engineering Along With:

Approved training in Electrical / ELV Field

Knowledge of BIM softwares such as Revit & Navisworks would be an

advantage.

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Experience

JOB DESCRIPTION FORM

10 years engineering experience with at least 2 years for a Graduate

Engineer OR 15 years engineering experience with at least 4 years for

Diploma Engineer in the preparation of Electrical & ELV drawings.

Minimum 2 years of experience in Site experience in installation /

execution (Preferably in GCC Countries)

Knowledge of Air Conditioning & Plumbing / Fire Fighting systems

would be an advantage

Hands on experience in Revit / Navisworks would be an advantage.

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