Senior Electrical Engineer

Al Ain Consulting Engineers

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Represent main office in all electrical design coordination activities and act as the technical liaison between the Egypt-based design teams and UAE Head Office.

Manage and review all electrical design deliverables prepared by sub-consultants for power, lighting, ELV, and infrastructure systems.

Ensure full compliance with project design briefs, sustainability objectives (LEED Gold rating), and the client’s technical standards.

Review and verify design calculations, load schedules, single-line diagrams, lighting and power layouts, and control schematics.

Evaluate and review ELV systems such as BMS, Fire Alarm, CCTV, Access Control, ICT, and other low-voltage systems for proper integration and functionality.

Check compliance of designs with Egyptian authority standards, local regulations, and international best practices (IEC, BS, NFPA, etc.).

Review Revit/BIM models and clash detection reports to ensure proper coordination between electrical and other disciplines.

Participate in design workshops, coordination meetings, and technical reviews during all design stages (concept, schematic, detailed, IFC).

Review BOQs, cost estimates, specifications, and material/vendor list to ensure accuracy and alignment with project requirements.

Advise on constructability, installation feasibility, and integration with infrastructure networks and mechanical systems.

Monitor sub-consultant progress, review schedules, and prepare tracking sheets to ensure timely delivery of design packages.

Coordinate with sustainability and energy modeling teams to ensure all electrical systems contribute to LEED Gold certification targets.

Provide technical evaluation and recommendations for energy-efficient solutions, renewable integration, and smart control systems.

Prepare reports, meeting minutes, and coordination trackers; manage communication between sub-consultants, the owner, and main office in Abu Dhabi.

Support Head Office in the final consolidation and quality assurance review of all electrical deliverables prior to client submission.

Requirements:

Minimum 08-12 years Experience in electrical and ELV design for large-scale mixed-use or luxury community projects.

Strong knowledge of Egyptian codes, standards, and authority requirements, as well as international standards (IEC, BS, NFPA).

Proven experience in BIM-based coordination, Revit, Navisworks, and electrical clash analysis.

Excellent understanding of LEED Gold sustainability design strategies and energy efficiency principles.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills for coordination with clients, authorities, and multidisciplinary teams.

Competence in cost review, specifications, and design management tools.

Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.