Parsons Corporation — a globally respected infrastructure and technology company with a bold vision of “Imagine Next!” — is hiring a talented Electrical Design Engineer for its Abu Dhabi, UAE office. This is a technically rich, client-facing engineering role where you will design and deliver high-quality electrical infrastructure solutions for major public and private sector projects across the UAE — including HV, MV, and LV distribution networks, 33kV primary substations, protection systems, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment plant electrification, and industrial power systems — using international standards IEC, BS, ANSI, and leading engineering software including ETAP, AutoCAD, Revit, DIALux, and AGI32.
About Parsons — A Global Infrastructure & Technology Leader
Company: Parsons Corporation — a leading global infrastructure and technology company delivering critical engineering and construction solutions worldwide
Vision: “Imagine Next!” — a culture that empowers engineers to thrive, innovate, and achieve their full potential in a world of possibilities
Abu Dhabi Scope: High-profile public and private client infrastructure projects across Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE — power, water, transportation, and industrial sectors
Client Portfolio: Works closely with UAE utility companies including ADDC, TAQA, TRANSCO, DEWA, and FEWA
Culture: Values people, embraces agility, and fosters growth — an inclusive, equal opportunity employer committed to employee wellbeing and professional development
Why Join Parsons — Career Growth & Engineering Excellence in UAE
High-Profile Projects: Engage with Abu Dhabi’s most significant public and private infrastructure projects — substations, water treatment, industrial electrification, and smart power systems
Technical Depth: Work across the full electrical engineering spectrum — HV, MV, LV design, protection and control, ETAP power analysis, and international code compliance
Utility Experience: Build valuable, career-defining experience working directly with ADDC, TAQA, TRANSCO, DEWA, and FEWA standards and specifications
Endless Growth: Parsons genuinely invests in employee wellbeing — with endless career development opportunities, technical mentoring, and a global project portfolio
Position Overview
The Electrical Design Engineer at Parsons Abu Dhabi will perform engineering design, analysis, and calculations across a broad range of electrical infrastructure disciplines — from low voltage distribution networks and medium voltage systems through to 33kV primary substations, high voltage protection and control systems, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment plant electrification, and industrial power systems. You will interface regularly with other engineering disciplines, provide technical guidance to CAD designers and junior engineers, review shop drawings and technical submittals, prepare specifications and construction documents, conduct tender analyses, and deliver quality designs that meet Parsons’ standards, international codes, and UAE utility specifications — all within a collaborative, high-performing engineering team in Abu Dhabi.
Why This Role Matters: As Electrical Design Engineer at Parsons Abu Dhabi, you are shaping the electrical infrastructure that powers Abu Dhabi’s future — from high-voltage substations and water treatment plant electrification through to industrial standby power systems and urban LV distribution networks. Your designs directly enable some of the UAE’s most critical public and private infrastructure projects, serving millions of people across the region every day. With Parsons, you don’t just design systems — you power cities, you imagine next, and you build careers that last.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Design Calculations & Power Systems Analysis
- Perform comprehensive design and analysis calculations for all electrical disciplines — including low voltage (LV) distribution networks, medium voltage (MV) systems, high voltage (HV) networks, 33kV primary substations, protection and control systems, standby power systems, pump stations, and industrial plant electrification
- Apply ETAP, PSS Sincal, CYME, Amtech/Trimble, AGI32, DIALux, and AutoCAD 3D to perform power system studies, load flow analysis, short circuit calculations, protection coordination, and lighting design for Abu Dhabi infrastructure projects
- Produce engineering computations, design reports, feasibility studies, and value engineering analyses that inform project decision-making and client presentations
Drawings, Single Line Diagrams & Technical Documentation
- Prepare and review General Arrangements, layouts, plans, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), protection diagrams, and schematic diagrams for all assigned electrical infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE
- Extract engineering information from CAD drawings, review shop drawings, supplier submittals, and technical documentation — ensuring compliance with project specifications and Parsons’ quality standards
- Prepare and issue engineering specifications, data sheets, material take-offs, and all necessary construction documents for electrical works on assigned projects
UAE Utility Compliance — ADDC, TAQA, TRANSCO, DEWA & FEWA
- Apply deep working knowledge of UAE utility company requirements — particularly ADDC, TAQA, TRANSCO, DEWA, and FEWA — ensuring all electrical designs fully comply with local authority specifications, connection requirements, and approval processes
- Liaise with UAE utility authorities during the design, approval, and construction phases of projects — managing technical queries and ensuring timely regulatory compliance
- Stay current with evolving UAE utility standards and local authority requirements — proactively integrating updates into design guidelines and project specifications
Technical Tender Analysis & Procurement Support
- Perform thorough technical tender analyses for electrical equipment and subcontract packages — preparing well-structured Tender Evaluation Reports (TERs) that compare supplier offers against technical specifications and project requirements
- Review and evaluate supplier technical submittals, equipment data sheets, and vendor drawings — ensuring all procured electrical equipment meets Parsons’ and client specifications
- Research and prepare design options and technical documentation to support value engineering studies and project cost optimisation initiatives
Multi-Discipline Coordination & Technical Guidance
- Interface regularly and professionally with other engineering disciplines — including Process, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Instrumentation, and HVAC teams — to ensure integrated, coordinated electrical designs across all project deliverables
- Provide clear technical guidance, mentoring, and quality oversight to CAD Designers, Drafters, and junior Electrical Engineers working on the same projects — building team capability and ensuring output quality
- Implement Parsons’ Quality Management System (QMS) effectively across all assigned project activities — contributing to a culture of engineering excellence, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognised major university — mandatory for this role
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is a desirable qualification that strengthens candidacy for this position
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration or equivalent professional chartership may be required depending on project scope
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of related regional experience in electrical design engineering — with progressively increasing responsibility across UAE or GCC infrastructure, power, or utility projects
- Demonstrated experience working on projects with UAE local utility companies — ADDC, TAQA, TRANSCO, DEWA, or FEWA — and thorough familiarity with their technical specifications and connection systems
- Proven track record of delivering electrical designs for HV, MV, and LV networks, substations, water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, or industrial electrification projects in the UAE or GCC
Technical Software & Standards Knowledge
- Proficiency in power system analysis software — specifically ETAP, PSS Sincal, and/or CYME — for load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash studies
- Hands-on proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD 3D for electrical drawing production, plus experience with Revit, Amtech/Trimble, AGI32, and DIALux for BIM and lighting design
- Fluency in international electrical design standards including IEC, BS, and ANSI — with the ability to apply appropriate standards to UAE infrastructure and utility projects
- Good spoken and written English — essential for client communication, technical reporting, and cross-disciplinary coordination in Abu Dhabi’s multicultural engineering environment
- Ability to implement Parsons’ Quality Management System effectively on assigned projects — with a commitment to engineering accuracy and professional standards
About Parsons Corporation — Imagine Next!
Parsons Corporation is a leading global infrastructure and technology company delivering critical engineering, construction, and technology solutions for some of the world’s most important defence, intelligence, and infrastructure challenges. With a bold culture defined by its “Imagine Next!” philosophy — valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth — Parsons empowers its engineers to achieve their full potential and redefine what’s possible on every project they touch.
In Abu Dhabi, Parsons is a trusted partner for the UAE’s most significant public and private infrastructure programs — working with top-tier clients and UAE utility companies to deliver world-class electrical engineering solutions across power, water, transportation, and smart infrastructure sectors. Joining Parsons Abu Dhabi as an Electrical Design Engineer means contributing to projects that quite literally power the UAE’s future — backed by a global company that genuinely invests in your growth, your wellbeing, and your career, with endless opportunities to aim for the stars.
Career Excellence: Join Parsons Abu Dhabi and build your electrical engineering career at one of the world’s most respected infrastructure companies — where you can imagine next and make it real, every day.
Who Should Apply?
- Electrical Design Engineers: With 5+ years of UAE or GCC regional experience in HV, MV, and LV network design, substation engineering, and ETAP power system analysis
- Power Systems Engineers: With proven experience on ADDC, TAQA, TRANSCO, DEWA, or FEWA projects and strong knowledge of UAE utility specifications and approval processes
- Infrastructure Electrical Engineers: With experience in water and wastewater treatment plant electrification, pump station power design, industrial plant electrification, or 33kV primary substation design in the UAE
- AutoCAD / ETAP Electrical Engineers: With strong design software proficiency and experience producing SLDs, protection diagrams, and technical tender evaluations for Abu Dhabi or Dubai infrastructure projects
- Electrical Engineers Seeking UAE Career Advancement: With a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and a desire to work on Abu Dhabi’s most high-profile public and private infrastructure projects within a globally respected engineering firm
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