GHD — a globally renowned employee-owned professional services company with 11,000+ engineers, architects, and planners across 200+ offices on five continents — is inviting Expressions of Interest from Electrical and ELV Design Engineers to join their growing Middle East team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Four roles are open across junior and senior levels: Electrical Design Engineer, Senior Electrical Design Engineer, ELV Design Engineer, and Senior ELV Design Engineer. This EOI campaign is your gateway into GHD’s Abu Dhabi engineering team — where your AutoCAD, Revit, DEWA, ADDC, and MEP coordination experience will be applied to some of the region’s most technically exciting and socially meaningful infrastructure programs.
About GHD — Power of Commitment, Middle East
Company: GHD — Global Professional Services: Engineering · Architecture · Construction Management
Scale: 11,000+ professionals · 200+ offices · 5 continents · Employee-owned
Focus: Water · Energy · Urbanisation — sustainable infrastructure for generations to come
Campaign Type: Expression of Interest — 4 Electrical & ELV roles open, Abu Dhabi UAE
Work Model: Hybrid — 3 days in office + 2 days flexible per week
Why This GHD Expression of Interest in Abu Dhabi Is a Career-Defining Move
Global Network: Join 11,000+ engineers at an employee-owned firm operating on 5 continents — exceptional career mobility
All Levels Welcome: Junior to senior electrical and ELV design engineers — submit your EOI regardless of experience level
Meaningful Projects: GHD engineers address humanity’s most urgent challenges — water, energy, and sustainable urbanisation
Tax-Free Income: Highly competitive electrical engineering salary in Abu Dhabi — zero personal income tax in the UAE
Position Overview — Expression of Interest
This Expression of Interest (EOI) from GHD in Abu Dhabi is an open invitation for skilled Electrical and ELV Design Engineers at junior and senior levels to register their interest in joining GHD’s growing Middle East engineering team. You will design electrical and ELV systems, prepare detailed AutoCAD and Revit drawings, conduct load analysis and short-circuit calculations, ensure compliance with DEWA, ADDC, and UAE Fire Code requirements, coordinate across MEP and architectural disciplines, and support tender documentation. GHD is building its Abu Dhabi project pipeline and future appointments will be made as project and panel opportunities arise — making this the right moment to get your profile in front of one of the world’s most respected engineering employers before positions formally open. Submit your CV and cover letter now to be considered for upcoming GHD Middle East opportunities.
Why You Should Submit Your GHD Expression of Interest Today: GHD’s Abu Dhabi Middle East team is actively growing its electrical engineering capability ahead of a significant project pipeline in the UAE’s energy, infrastructure, and urban development markets. Electrical and ELV Design Engineers who register early through this EOI campaign position themselves at the front of the queue when GHD’s upcoming projects and panel opportunities formally open. For engineers who want to work at a globally recognized, employee-owned firm on genuinely meaningful infrastructure — this is the career opportunity worth moving fast for in 2026.
Four Positions Open — All Experience Levels
Electrical Design Engineer: Junior to mid-level — ideal for engineers with UAE electrical design experience building their career at a world-class firm
Senior Electrical Design Engineer: Senior-level — leading electrical system design on complex MEP and infrastructure projects across the UAE and MENA
ELV Design Engineer: Specialist in Extra Low Voltage systems — CCTV, access control, fire alarm, BMS, structured cabling, and security systems
Senior ELV Design Engineer: Senior ELV specialist — leading integrated ELV system design for major commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects
Key Responsibilities
Electrical & ELV System Design
- Design comprehensive electrical and ELV systems for commercial, residential, infrastructure, and industrial projects — producing technically rigorous solutions that comply with UAE authority requirements and international design standards
- Prepare detailed engineering drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, and system layouts using AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks — ensuring all documentation meets GHD quality standards and client deliverable requirements
- Design power distribution systems, lighting systems, earthing and bonding networks, emergency power, and ELV systems — applying up-to-date knowledge of UAE electrical codes and DEWA/ADDC technical standards throughout
- Develop and review electrical and ELV system specifications, technical schedules, and equipment datasheets — supporting procurement, tender, and construction phases with accurate, complete technical documentation
Electrical Calculations & Technical Analysis
- Conduct comprehensive electrical engineering calculations — including load analysis, maximum demand assessment, short-circuit fault level analysis, voltage drop calculations, and cable sizing using industry-standard software
- Perform power systems analysis and equipment selection — specifying transformers, switchboards, distribution boards, UPS systems, generators, and protection devices aligned with project-specific load requirements and authority standards
- Apply knowledge of embedded systems, control systems, and power distribution principles to design integrated electrical solutions that meet both functional performance and regulatory compliance requirements
- Use specialist electrical design software — AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or equivalent platforms — for design calculation verification, schematic development, and technical documentation production
Authority Compliance — DEWA, ADDC & UAE Fire Code
- Ensure full compliance of all electrical and ELV designs with applicable UAE authority requirements — including DEWA (Dubai Electricity & Water Authority), ADDC (Abu Dhabi Distribution Company), and UAE Fire Code regulations
- Prepare and manage authority submission packages — assembling complete, accurate, and professionally presented technical documentation for electrical design approval by UAE regulatory authorities
- Stay current with evolving DEWA, ADDC, and Abu Dhabi municipality technical regulations — proactively identifying and incorporating regulatory changes into GHD’s design standards and project documentation
MEP Coordination & Multi-Discipline Collaboration
- Coordinate closely with mechanical, plumbing, architectural, structural, and infrastructure discipline engineers during design phases — resolving spatial conflicts, coordinating service routes, and ensuring fully integrated MEP design solutions
- Use Navisworks and BIM coordination platforms to identify and resolve cross-discipline clashes — contributing to GHD’s commitment to delivering accurate, constructable, and clash-free design packages
- Liaise professionally with suppliers and contractors to ensure design integrity throughout construction — reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, and technical submittals against GHD’s design intent and project specifications
- Support tender documentation preparation — contributing to bills of quantities, technical specifications, and scope of works documents that enable accurate contractor pricing and compliant construction delivery
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized and accredited university — mandatory educational requirement for all Electrical and ELV Design Engineer applicants at GHD
Experience Requirements
- Demonstrable professional experience in electrical or ELV design within the UAE market — preferably gained within a reputable engineering consultancy, MEP contractor, or infrastructure developer in Abu Dhabi or Dubai
- For senior roles: significant experience leading electrical or ELV design across multiple major UAE or GCC projects — with the confidence to take ownership of complex design deliverables independently
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks for electrical engineering design, drawing production, and multi-discipline BIM coordination in professional project environments
- Proficiency in electrical design calculation software — AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or equivalent platforms — for load calculations, schematic design, and technical documentation
- Solid familiarity with DEWA, ADDC, and UAE regulatory standards — specifically the technical submission, approval, and design compliance requirements applicable to Abu Dhabi electrical projects
- Knowledge of embedded systems, control systems, and power distribution design principles relevant to UAE commercial and infrastructure electrical engineering practice
Professional Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills — able to work through complex electrical design challenges and develop practical, compliant, and cost-effective engineering solutions
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities — able to collaborate effectively with multi-discipline engineering teams, clients, authorities, and contractors in GHD’s fast-paced Abu Dhabi project environment
About GHD & Electrical Engineering in Abu Dhabi
GHD is a global professional services company leading through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise — an employee-owned business with 11,000+ professionals spanning over 200 offices across five continents. GHD’s core mission is deeply meaningful: to make water, energy, and urbanization sustainable for generations to come. In Abu Dhabi, GHD operates at the forefront of the UAE’s most strategically important infrastructure, energy, and urban development programs — bringing the Power of Commitment to projects that shape the emirate’s future. Abu Dhabi’s accelerating capital investment in urban infrastructure, sustainability, clean energy, and transportation — driven by Vision 2031 and ADNOC’s energy transition ambitions — creates an exceptional professional environment for electrical engineers who want to work on genuinely significant, technically demanding, and socially impactful projects. GHD’s hybrid work model, employee ownership structure, and genuine commitment to individual career development make this one of the most complete and professionally rewarding electrical engineering career propositions available in Abu Dhabi in 2026.
Your Career Growth Path: Electrical Design Engineer → Senior Electrical Engineer → Lead Electrical Engineer → Associate · Principal Engineer → Technical Director — a globally recognized, employee-owned, technically elite, and purposefully meaningful engineering career built on some of Abu Dhabi’s most important infrastructure projects.
Who Should Submit an Expression of Interest?
- Electrical Design Engineers: With UAE consultancy or MEP experience and AutoCAD, Revit, DEWA, and ADDC compliance knowledge ready to join GHD’s Abu Dhabi team
- Senior Electrical Engineers: With 7+ years of UAE electrical design experience looking to take on a leading role at a globally recognized employee-owned engineering firm
- ELV Design Engineers: With CCTV, access control, fire alarm, BMS, structured cabling, or integrated ELV systems experience for commercial and infrastructure projects in the UAE
- Senior ELV Specialists: With full-system ELV design leadership experience and a track record of delivering compliant ELV solutions on major Abu Dhabi and UAE projects
- International Electrical Engineers: From UK, Europe, South Asia, or Australia seeking a prestigious, well-compensated, hybrid full-time electrical design engineering role in Abu Dhabi with a globally respected firm
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