Senior Design Engineer – Electrical

About the Role

Design Solutions Inc. (DSI) is looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer – Electrical to join our engineering team. The role involves leading electrical design activities, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions for building services and MEP projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of electrical systems for building and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review electrical layouts, schematics, single-line diagrams, and detailed design drawings.
• Perform electrical load calculations, cable sizing, voltage-drop calculations, and equipment selection.
• Design and coordinate power distribution, lighting, emergency power, small power, and earthing systems.
• Develop technical specifications, equipment schedules, BOQs, and other project deliverables.
• Review electrical designs and drawings for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Coordinate with HVAC, PHE, Structural, Architectural, and BIM teams to resolve design interfaces and clashes.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and client/consultant coordination.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international codes, standards, authority requirements, and project specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.
• Monitor project deliverables and ensure timely completion in accordance with project requirements.
• Support the resolution of technical queries and design-related issues throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in electrical design and engineering.
• Strong experience in MEP consultancy/building services projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design principles, calculations, and engineering standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Revit MEP/BIM is preferred.
• Good understanding of multidisciplinary coordination and BIM workflows.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and work within project timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with international/UAE/GCC projects.
• Knowledge of electrical design software such as ETAP, DIALux, or equivalent.
• Experience in BIM coordination and clash detection.
• Familiarity with relevant international electrical codes and standards.

Why Join DSI?

• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging MEP and digital engineering projects.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary and BIM-based engineering workflows.
• Collaborative professional environment with opportunities for career growth.