Electrical Design Engineer

GHD

Job Description

With more than 14000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Process Design Engineering: Contribute to the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters..
• Engineering Standards Specification: Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.
• Engineering Inspections: Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
  
  

Experience:

• 3 5 years of experience in electrical design engineering, preferably in [industry-specific] environments.
• Proven track record of designing, testing, and implementing electrical systems and components.
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar.
• Strong understanding of circuit design, PCB layout, and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes (e.g., IEC, NEC, IEEE).
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Knowledge of embedded systems, control systems, and power distribution.