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Mott MacDonald • Dubai, AE

Lead Electrical Engineer

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.


We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries.
We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee-owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support.


Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

About the role:

As a Senior/ Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the management and delivery of all electrical components for the design.

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

  • Lead electrical design, analysis, load lists, specifications, data sheets, drawings and procurement activities
  • Support inter-discipline technical coordination, liaising with other disciplines, clients, contractors, stakeholders and regulatory authorities
  • Conduct technical reviews on design deliverables related to electrical equipment/system design and calculations
  • Coordinate electrical systems including power distribution, electrical controls and distribution boards
  • Evaluate and advise on electrical related design changes and non-conformances to ensure fulfilment of the requirements
  • Lead the preparation of reports, specifications and other technical documentation
  • Lead procurement and evaluation activities including the preparation of material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, vendor drawing reviews and support technical discussions with vendors
  • Conduct site visits, inspections, FAT, SAT, quality audits and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
  • Ensure high HSEQ standards, participate in HAZID/HAZOP studies and manage technical queries
  • Knowledge of industry and authority standards, e.g. DEWA, TAQA, ADNOC AGES, etc.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical personnel

Candidate Specification:

  • Degree (BEng/BSc/BE) in Electrical engineering from an accredited university; membership (or working towards) to a professional institution
  • Experience on the full spectrum of the electrical services including but not limited to; medium voltage (cables, transformers and switchgear), low voltage (power and lighting), fire detection and alarm system, general knowledge of ELV system, etc.
  • Awareness of ETAP, SP3D, Autodesk Revit and BIM would be advantageous
  • Experience of working in the oil and gas sector, specifically onshore fuel distribution networks and storage facilities
  • Experience in FEED/EPC would be advantageous
  • Demonstrable experience of coordinating with other disciplines and multiple stakeholders across geographies
  • Knowledge of ADNOC standards would be advantageous
  • Ability to present design schemes and discuss design issues with clients, architects and other stakeholders

Flexible working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

  • 90 calendar days paid maternity leave
  • Competitive annual leave
  • An annual professional institution subscription
  • Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to part time work for some roles
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks full pay
Adoption leave – 26 weeks full pay
Shared parental leave – We match up to 24 weeks full pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 2 weeks
Private GP service – Private Medical care for all UK staff
Life insurance – 4 x salary
Enhanced pension match/contribution – matched up to 7%
Buddy scheme
Enhanced sick pay
Dental coverage
Compassionate leave
Health assessment
Eye Care Support – Eyecare vouchers
Life assurance
Carer’s leave – up to 5 days, two of which are paid
Pregnancy loss leave
Salary sacrifice
Buy or sell annual leave
Accrued annual leave
Religious celebration leave
Tax-free childcare
Theme park discounts
On-site yoga classes
Cycle to work scheme
Faith rooms
Annual pay rises
Annual bonus
Income protection
Employee discounts
Professional subscriptions – We pay for your primary professional annual subscription
Lunch and learns
Employee assistance programme
L&D budget
Teambuilding days
Travel loan
Returnship
Mentoring
In house training
Study support
Learning platform
Further education support

Working at Mott MacDonald

Company employees:

18,000 worldwide

Gender diversity (m:f):

65:35

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