Senior Electrical Design Engineer – High-End Real Estate Projects, Dubai Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Azizi Developments is looking for a detail-driven and technically proficient Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our Design 360 Studio in Dubai. This role is ideal for experienced professionals with a strong portfolio in high-rise, luxury residential, hospitality, or mixed-use developments. You’ll play a pivotal role in designing complex electrical systems from concept to construction for some of the UAE’s most iconic real estate projects.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Construction
Function: Electrical Engineering
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
What Does a Senior Electrical Design Engineer Do?
- Lead the complete electrical system design for upscale residential and hospitality developments
- Oversee the integration of CCTV, fire alarm systems, lighting, access control, and emergency electrical systems
- Collaborate with mechanical, architectural, and MEP teams to deliver coordinated and compliant project documents
- Ensure designs meet all authority guidelines including DEWA, Trakhees, and other UAE regulatory standards
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Develop electrical system design drawings and specifications from concept to IFC stage
- Ensure compliance with relevant Dubai and UAE authority standards (DEWA, Trakhees, etc.)
- Coordinate with CAD/BIM specialists and provide design leadership and technical oversight
- Assist submittal engineers in preparing and reviewing authority submission documents
- Manage project documentation and track all electrical design submittals
- Contribute to energy efficiency and sustainable electrical system planning in large-scale developments
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with Azizi’s design standards
What Skills Are Needed for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Dubai?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
Experience:
- 10–15 years of electrical design experience in the UAE or GCC
- Must have a strong portfolio in luxury towers, hotels, residential complexes, and mixed-use developments
- Experience working with leading PMCs, consultancies, or developers in Dubai is highly desirable
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in designing electrical systems including power, lighting, life safety (CCTV, fire alarms), and emergency systems
- Familiar with load calculation tools and authority-approved software
- Strong understanding of BIM workflows and electrical system integration in Revit
- Deep knowledge of DEWA regulations and other relevant UAE authority standards
Soft Skills:
- Strong project coordination, time management, and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication skills to liaise with consultants, contractors, and authorities
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines with high attention to detail
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Opportunity to design high-profile, luxurious real estate developments in Dubai
- Work in Azizi’s Design 360 Studio, a collaborative hub for architecture, MEP, interiors, and supervision
- Competitive tax-free salary and career growth within one of the region’s fastest-growing developers
- Exposure to advanced technologies, design automation, and BIM-led environments
About the Company
Azizi Developments is a leading and award-winning developer based in Dubai, UAE. With over 11,000 residential units sold and thousands of homes successfully delivered to local and international investors and end users, the developer prides itself on its construction-driven approach, its portfolio of luxury developments across Dubai’s most sought-after residential destinations, and its commitment to transparency and customer centricity.
Azizi has a strong track record and sizeable project pipeline through its extensive land bank and strategic partnerships with Dubai’s key master developers, allowing it to launch and develop new residential and commercial properties worth several billion US dollars in the coming years. The company is a keen advocate of the UAE Vision 2021 and has been instrumental in developing iconic properties in Meydan, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Healthcare City, Al Furjan, Studio City, Sports City, and Downtown Jebel Ali.