Overview
Electrical Engineer Jobs in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates at Mackenzie Jones Middle East
Title: Electrical Engineer
Company: Mackenzie Jones Middle East
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: Madinat Zayed (Must RELOCATE)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong technical expertise in power distribution, AGL (Airfield Ground Lighting) systems, authority compliance, and electrical design for large‑scale infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of professional experience, with proven capability in sizing major electrical equipment, reviewing detailed calculations, and ensuring full compliance with Abu Dhabi regulations, codes, and airport authority requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Substation & transformer sizing — Size and review substations, transformers, and major electrical equipment in accordance with project requirements and authority standards.
- Authority compliance — Ensure full compliance with Abu Dhabi electrical regulations, ADDC/AADC codes, and submission requirements.
- AGL system design — Design, review, and validate Airfield Ground Lighting systems including CCRs, lighting circuits, isolation transformers, and airfield lighting layouts.
- Lighting calculations — Perform and verify lux level calculations for internal, external, and airfield lighting systems.
- Voltage drop & cable sizing — Review and validate voltage drop calculations and confirm correct cable sizing for all electrical networks.
- UPS & capacitor bank analysis — Evaluate and verify UPS sizing, capacitor bank calculations, and power factor correction requirements.
- SLD & load schedules — Prepare and review Single Line Diagrams (SLD), Load Schedules, and electrical schematics.
- Coordination & technical resolution — Coordinate with consultants, contractors, airport authorities, and regulatory bodies to resolve technical issues.
- Design discrepancy resolution — Identify design discrepancies and propose effective engineering solutions.
- Technical meetings & inspections — Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, site inspections, and authority workshops.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from a recognized and accredited university.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in electrical design, power distribution, and building/infrastructure projects.
Proven experience in:
- AGL systems (runway, taxiway, apron lighting, CCRs, isolation transformers)
- Substation and transformer sizing
- Lux level calculations
- Voltage drop analysis
- UPS and capacitor bank calculations
- SLD and load schedule preparation
- Strong knowledge of Abu Dhabi electrical codes, ADDC/AADC regulations, and airport authority processes.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
