Electrical Design Engineer

Company Description GDG Consultant is an engineering consultancy specializing in delivering reliable, efficient, and cost-effective design solutions for a wide range of projects. GDG Consultant offers opportunities to work on diverse projects, develop technical expertise, and grow professionally within a supportive environment.

Job Location: Sheikh Zayed City

About the Position

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing engineering consultancy team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and coordination of electrical power systems for a variety of building projects, including residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, and institutional developments.

The ideal candidate should possess strong technical knowledge in electrical building services design, hands-on experience in engineering consultancy environments, and proficiency in BIM-based design and multidisciplinary coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for various building types, including:
• Prepare electrical design calculations, technical reports, specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Develop single-line diagrams, load schedules, power distribution layouts, and equipment selection studies.
• Perform electrical load calculations and demand assessments.
• Prepare detailed design packages and IFC drawings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination meetings and design reviews.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, and other disciplines through BIM workflows.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in electrical design for building services projects.
• Previous experience working in engineering consultancy firms is mandatory.
• Experience in preparing engineering calculations, design reports, technical specifications, tender documents, detailed design packages, and IFC documentation.
• Familiarity with all design stages including Concept Design, Schematic Design, Detailed Design, and Construction Documentation.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical engineering principles and building services design practices.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
  

Codes & Standards

The candidate should have practical experience designing in accordance with:

• Egyptian Electrical Code (Mandatory)
• Egyptian Building Code (Mandatory)
• IEC Standards
• Relevant international electrical design standards
• Saudi Building Code (SBC) and Saudi regulations (Preferred)
• NFPA Standards (Preferred)
  

BIM & Coordination Requirements

• Practical experience working within BIM environments.
• Experience in multidisciplinary BIM coordination and clash detection.
• Ability to coordinate electrical systems with architectural, structural, mechanical, and plumbing disciplines.
• Familiarity with Common Data Environment (CDE) workflows is considered an advantage.
  

Required Design & Calculation Experience

The candidate should have hands-on experience in performing:

• Electrical load calculations
• Transformer sizing
• Generator sizing
• Cable sizing calculations
• Voltage drop calculations
• Short-circuit analysis
• Protection coordination studies
• Earthing system design calculations
• Lightning protection system design
• Lighting calculations and lux level analysis
• Power factor correction studies
• Electrical equipment selection and sizing
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package including social and medical insurances as per the company ploicy
• Opportunity to work on prestigious and diverse building projects.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Exposure to international design standards and BIM workflows.
• Collaborative and professional consulting environment.