Job Description
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Title Design Engineer - ELECTRICAL
Reporting to: Design & Engineering Manager - Electrical
Role purpose
Undertakes the detailed design and preparation of working drawings for the
Electrical & ELV works for major commercial and light industrial buildings.
Objectives
To complete the assignment within budgeted manhours / cost with
margin.
Ensure that the design and drawings are prepared in accordance with
the contract drawings, specifications and other contract documents.
Co-ordinate the Electrical services with the building layouts and other
services.
Ensure that the drawings are prepared within the productivity norms.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the accuracy and technical correctness of the design and co-
ordination of the working drawings produced.
Prepare the working drawings in accordance with the project and
company standards and specifications.
Co-ordinate the Electrical drawings with the civil and architectural
layouts.
Co-ordinate the Electrical services with the Air Conditioning, Plumbing
and Fire Fighting services, including preparation multiservice details.
Resolution of technical difficulties with the site team / main contractor as
directed by the Project Manager.
Proactive coordination with civil contractor / subcontractors for effective
execution of works ensure that the quality of the work is in full
compliance to the contract specification, project quality plan and is
completed of time.
Obtain drawing approval from the professional team.
Maintaining ISO documentation, Record Keeping,
Suppliers/Manufacturers Data Bank records.
Delegating Draftsmen for quantity take offs, cross checking quantities.
Issue the approved drawings to site.
Maintain the working drawing register (Drawing Log) for the Electrical /
ELV drawings.
Monitoring productivity and compiling relevant information on production
rates.
Participate in preparation and implement quality assurance plans.
Preparation of record drawings.
Identification of additional works and advice the Project Manager to
enable formal instructions to be obtained.
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Key Skills
Detailed engineering knowledge in the design and engineering of Medium,
Low and Extra Low Electrical services for major commercial and light
industrial buildings in the GCC. The services would include the following
Systems:
✓ MV power including switchgear, transformer and cabling.
✓ LV power including panels, distribution boards, cable containment,
cables, Wiring and supply accessories.
✓ Lighting and emergency lighting including light fittings, controls and
central battery system.
✓ Fire Alarm
✓ Security system including CCTV and access control.
✓ Voice and Data
✓ Standby power Generation
✓ Uninterrupted power supply
✓ Building Management System (BMS)
✓ Solar Power System
✓ Earthing and lightning protection
Understanding of the method of construction of buildings.
Ability to communicate fluently in English - both orally and in writing
Developed computer skills, particularly in spreadsheets and databases.
Detailed design ability to undertake load distribution, cable and
protection device selection and sizing calculations etc
Able to operate design software such as Dialux / eTAP etc
Detailed knowledge of International, Dubai and Abu Dhabi codes of
practice, regulations, and specifications for the construction industry with
particular knowledge of the Municipal and Civil Defence requirements.
Familiar with Air Conditioning as well as Plumbing / Fire Fighting systems.
Ability to read, understand, visualise and interpret drawings and
specifications.
Identify training needs of the project team members reporting him and
arrange for suitable training for them, in consultation with P.M for
furtherance of their professional skills and competence
An active personality, able to interact freely with his peers.
Education
Graduate in Electrical Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech) / Diploma in Electrical
Engineering Along With:
Approved training in Electrical / ELV Field
Knowledge of BIM softwares such as Revit & Navisworks would be an
advantage.
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Experience
JOB DESCRIPTION FORM
10 years engineering experience with at least 2 years for a Graduate
Engineer OR 15 years engineering experience with at least 4 years for
Diploma Engineer in the preparation of Electrical & ELV drawings.
Minimum 2 years of experience in Site experience in installation /
execution (Preferably in GCC Countries)
Knowledge of Air Conditioning & Plumbing / Fire Fighting systems
would be an advantage
Hands on experience in Revit / Navisworks would be an advantage.
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