Senior Engineer - Design

Job Description

STRATEGIC

• Lead civil and structural design activities for HV/MV Substation and Cabling Projects from project initiation through commissioning.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with DEWA requirements, project specifications, contract scope, and applicable codes and standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for civil and structural design optimization to improve project efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Support project execution teams by ensuring timely availability of approved engineering deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in civil design processes, methodologies, and engineering standards.
• Participate in technical evaluations and selection of design consultants, soil investigation agencies, survey contractors, and specialized engineering service providers.
  
  

• Prepare, review, verify, and approve civil and structural engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and design deliverables for Substation and Cabling Projects.
• Lead the design development of substation buildings, control rooms, GIS buildings, cable trenches, transformer foundations, equipment foundations, retaining structures, roads, drainage systems, boundary walls, and associated infrastructure.
• Review and validate designs prepared by external civil and structural consultants to ensure technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Verify structural integrity and design adequacy of all civil and structural works.
• Review and approve soil investigation reports, topographical survey reports, and geotechnical recommendations for project implementation.
• Define engineering design inputs and scope of work for consultants, survey agencies, and geotechnical contractors.
• Prepare technical specifications, design criteria, and engineering deliverables required for project execution.
• Coordinate submission and approval of design documents, drawings, calculations, and reports with Consultants and DEWA.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are submitted as per approved project schedules.
• Achieve drawing approvals with minimal revisions and ensure timely closure of consultant comments.
• Support procurement activities through technical review and evaluation of vendor and consultant proposals.
• Review vendor drawings and technical submittals related to civil and structural scope.
• Participate in design review meetings and technical discussions with clients, consultants, suppliers, and project teams.
• Provide engineering support during construction, testing, commissioning, and project close-out stages.
• Resolve technical issues, design discrepancies, and site engineering challenges.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards including DEWA, Dubai Municipality, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, BS, ACI, ASTM, and relevant international standards.
• Maintain engineering records, design registers, and project documentation in accordance with company procedures.
  
  

• Provide technical supervision and guidance to Design Engineers, Graduate Engineers, CAD Draftsmen, and BIM personnel.
• Review and monitor design output quality produced by team members.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical development.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and implementation of engineering best practices.
• Coordinate engineering activities across multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective project delivery.
  
  

• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization without compromising quality or safety.
• Recommend improvements to design methodologies, standards, templates, and engineering workflows.
• Support implementation of BIM, digital engineering tools, and design automation initiatives.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement programs.
• Promote standardization of design practices across substation and cabling projects.
• Enhance engineering efficiency through improved coordination and review processes.
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering is an added advantage.
• Membership of a recognized engineering body preferred.
• PMP Certification is advantageous.
• Certified Structural Design Professional preferred.
• BIM/Revit Certification is advantageous.
• UAE Society of Engineers Membership preferred.
• 10–15 years of experience in Civil & Structural Design Engineering.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in HV/MV Substation Projects, Power Infrastructure Projects, or Utility Projects.
• Proven experience in DEWA Substation Projects (132/11kV, 400/132kV, and associated Cabling Works).
• Experience in managing engineering consultants and multidisciplinary engineering interfaces.
• Strong experience in obtaining approvals from DEWA and Consultants.
• Experience in technical evaluation of consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.