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Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Engineer - Dry Utilities to join our dynamic team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As a key member of our engineering department, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing dry utility systems for various infrastructure projects across the region.
Develop/Review of Dry utilities Master plan report, derive demand load calculations, tie in point requirements, Full understanding of dry utilities and infrastructure projects from Concept to IFC stageStrong infrastructure engineering background with previous experience on infrastructure projectsThorough experience in Grid stations, primary substation requirements, allocating HV corridor up to 400kV level, detailed design of substations, feeder pillars and service turrets, MV up to 33kV and above, LV networks, calculations, excellent report writing skillsUnderstanding of 132/220/400 KV overhead and underground lines, relocation, and protectionundefinedStrong understating of HV/MV/LV equipment, generators and power backup, traction power for rails including the medium voltage to low voltage distributionPrepare/Review the telecommunication infrastructure Network Design including ducts, manholesDesign/Review of Street Lighting for all type of roads, ROW, Lighting Calculations, SLDs, Loadschedules, landscape lighting branch wiring etc.,Review the technical deliverables as per local authority and town planning department requirements for each dry servicesAttend Client design meetings, kick off meetings, progress meetings, workshops, prepare presentation and lead dry utilities design as front end when required, conduct internal trainings, and provide technical support to graduate and engineersPrepare/Review Clarifications to Contractor RFIs, Review/approve any key technical submittals related to electrical works and dry utilities(if required)Work towards digitalization skills, innovations, and improvements to manage workloadQualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university8 years of experience in dry utility engineering, with a focus on projects in the Middle East, particularly in the UAEProven track record in designing and managing complex dry utility systems for large-scale infrastructure projectsIn-depth knowledge of local building codes, regulations, and standards in Dubai and the UAEStrong technical skills in electrical systems, telecommunications networks, and gas distribution systemsProficiency in design calculation techniques, including street lighting, cable sizing, voltage drop analysis, earthing, and fault level calculationsExpertise in using industry-standard software such as Dialux, AGI, Lighting Reality, Amtech, and ETAPExperience with sustainable and energy-efficient dry utility designsExcellent project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesOutstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environmentFluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plusAdditional InformationAbout AECOM
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