Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description: Electrical Design Engineer

Company: Capital Engineering Consultancy LLC Location: Sharjah, UAE Industry: Engineering Consultancy Experience: Minimum 8+ Years Employment Type: Full-Time Email: career@capitalengg.com

Job Summary

Capital Engineering Consultancy is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our engineering consultancy team in Sharjah, UAE. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in electrical design for building projects, with strong knowledge of UAE authority regulations and approval procedures, particularly SEWA, DEWA, and FEWA/EtihadWE .

The candidate should have proven experience handling electrical design activities for commercial, residential, high-rise, and industrial building projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, authority requirements, project specifications, and engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review electrical design calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documents for building projects.
• Develop electrical layouts, including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, small power, and equipment power connections.
• Prepare electrical load calculations, load schedules, single-line diagrams (SLDs), panel schedules, and cable sizing calculations.
• Design and coordinate electrical distribution systems, including transformers, switchgear, distribution boards, and other associated electrical equipment.
• Prepare and review lighting layouts, lighting calculations, and emergency lighting designs in accordance with applicable standards.
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil, structural, plumbing, fire protection, and other engineering disciplines to resolve design conflicts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UAE regulations, local authority requirements, and applicable international standards.
• Prepare and submit drawings and technical documents for approval by SEWA, DEWA, and FEWA/EtihadWE , as applicable to the project.
• Respond to authority comments, revise designs, and coordinate the resubmission of drawings and documents until approval.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, technical submissions, and contractor proposals to ensure compliance with approved designs.
• Conduct design reviews, identify technical issues, and recommend suitable engineering solutions.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, authorities, and multidisciplinary design teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project delivery by ensuring design quality, technical accuracy, and timely completion of deliverables.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in electrical design within an engineering consultancy environment.
• Strong experience in building projects, including commercial, residential, high-rise, and industrial developments.
• Proven knowledge of UAE electrical authority requirements, particularly SEWA, DEWA, and FEWA/EtihadWE.
• Experience preparing electrical design calculations, layouts, load schedules, SLDs, and authority submission documents.
• Good understanding of applicable UAE codes, international electrical standards, and building regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant electrical design and calculation software.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and responding to authority review comments.
• Strong technical, analytical, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple design deliverables and meet project deadlines.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with a strong engineering consultancy background, hands-on UAE authority approval experience, and exposure to a variety of building projects will be preferred.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their updated CV to:

Email: career@capitalengg.com Subject: Application – Electrical Design Engineer – Sharjah

Please mention your relevant experience in electrical design, UAE authority approvals, and project portfolio in your application.

Application Question(s):

• What is your notice period ?

Experience:

• Electrical Design : 7 years (Required)
• Engineering Consultancy : 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person