A Japanese solar company providing financing, engineering, and contracting solutions for commercial, industrial, and small-to-mid utility-scale solar projects worldwide — backed by an international team with more than 800 MW of combined global experience — is seeking a Senior Solar Design & Estimation Engineer in Dubai. This full-time, on-site role develops detailed PV system designs, prepares technical proposals and cost estimations, and ensures compliance with DEWA, Dubai Municipality, and international standards — for a company helping businesses and governments reduce electricity costs and achieve net-zero targets.
About This Japanese Solar Company
Global Experience: International team with 800+ MW of combined solar project experience across commercial and utility markets
Services: Financing, engineering, and contracting for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar projects worldwide
Mission: Help businesses and governments harness solar energy to reduce electricity costs and support net-zero targets
Compliance: Full regulatory compliance — DEWA and Dubai Municipality approved engineers preferred
Why This Senior Solar Design Role Stands Out
Full Design Ownership: PV system design, electrical layouts, single-line diagrams, cable sizing, and equipment selection
DEWA & Dubai Municipality: DEWA and Dubai Municipality approved engineers gain a significant advantage in this role
Estimation Leadership: Prepare technical proposals and cost estimations analysing project feasibility for commercial and utility projects
International Scale: Work within a company with 800+ MW global experience across multiple markets and jurisdictions
Position Overview
This Senior Solar Design & Estimation Engineer develops detailed PV system designs including electrical layouts, single-line diagrams, cable sizing, and equipment selection for commercial and utility-scale projects, prepares technical proposals and cost estimations, analyses project feasibility and optimises system performance to meet client and regulatory requirements, reviews site assessments, coordinates with engineering and project management teams, ensures designs comply with local codes, international standards, and utility interconnection guidelines, supports tender processes, reviews contractor and vendor submissions, and provides technical guidance throughout project execution.
Why This Role Matters: As Senior Solar Design & Estimation Engineer in Dubai, you are the technical authority on every solar PV system your company delivers — designing high-performance commercial and utility-scale systems using PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, and ETAP, ensuring DEWA and Dubai Municipality compliance, preparing the cost estimations and technical proposals that win projects, and contributing directly to a mission of helping businesses and governments reduce electricity costs and achieve net-zero targets through 800+ MW of proven international solar expertise.
Key Responsibilities
PV System Design & Electrical Engineering
- Develop detailed PV system designs including electrical layouts, single-line diagrams, cable sizing, and equipment selection
- Perform system configuration, performance modelling, shading analysis, and layout optimisation for commercial and utility-scale projects
- Size cables and protection devices and prepare single-line diagrams meeting grid interconnection requirements
- Use PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, ETAP, or similar tools for design, simulation, and performance analysis
Technical Proposals, Estimation & Feasibility
- Prepare technical proposals and cost estimations for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar projects
- Analyse project feasibility and optimise system performance to meet client expectations and regulatory requirements
- Support tender processes, review contractor and vendor submissions, and provide technical guidance during execution
Compliance, Coordination & Standards
- Ensure all designs comply with DEWA, Dubai Municipality, local codes, international standards, and utility interconnection guidelines
- Review site assessments and coordinate with engineering and project management teams throughout the project lifecycle
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related field
Essential Skills & Approvals
- Strong knowledge of solar power and solar systems — commercial and utility-scale project experience
- Advanced PV design skills — system configuration, performance modelling, shading analysis, layout optimisation
- Solid electrical design capabilities — cable sizing, protection devices, single-line diagrams, grid interconnection
- Proficiency with PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, ETAP, or similar design and simulation tools
- DEWA & Dubai Municipality Approved — mandatory advantage
- Familiarity with international and local electrical standards and solar PV regulations in the Middle East
- Senior or lead engineer level experience in solar PV design and estimation
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications in solar or electrical engineering
- Prior experience in Dubai or GCC solar markets
About This Japanese Solar Company — Powering a Clean Energy Future
Join a Japanese solar company with an international team boasting more than 800 MW of combined global experience in commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar projects. Providing financing, engineering, and contracting solutions across worldwide markets, this company’s mission is to help businesses and governments harness solar energy to reduce electricity costs, support net-zero targets, and contribute positively to the environment. As Senior Solar Design & Estimation Engineer in Dubai, you become a key part of the global transition toward clean, renewable energy — delivering high-performance solar systems that meet the UAE’s and the world’s sustainability ambitions.
Career Excellence: Design high-performance commercial and utility solar systems from Dubai for a Japanese solar leader with 800+ MW global expertise.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior PV Design Engineers: With commercial and utility-scale solar PV design and estimation experience
- DEWA & Dubai Municipality Approved Engineers: With valid approvals for solar projects in the UAE
- PVsyst & Helioscope Practitioners: With advanced skills in solar simulation, shading analysis, and system performance modelling
- Electrical Design Engineers: Experienced in cable sizing, protection devices, single-line diagrams, and grid interconnection
- GCC Solar Market Professionals: With strong knowledge of UAE and Middle East regulatory standards and solar codes
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