Designer I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

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UAE - Dubai Silicon Oasis Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted May 21, 2026 Last posted May 21, 2026
Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Create detailed physical and electrical designs and support job estimates under the supervision of a technical lead.

2.  Prepare CAD drawings and other project documentation.

3.  Provide design engineering support to project technical leads.

4.  Complete assigned work and submit within timelines and budgets with a high level of quality.

5.  Develop and maintain an acceptable level of expertise in SEL and industry design practices.

6.  Assist and mentor drafters with technical tasks.

7.   Develop and maintain an acceptable level of knowledge of SEL equipment and solutions for electric power system protection and automation.

8.  Use best available processes and tools and provide feedback on process enhancements.

9.  Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

10.  Understand. Create. Simplify.

11.  Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering with minimum 3 years of experience OR Diploma with minimum 5 years of experience.
Three plus years of relevant experience with high voltage electrical design, including several projects in protective relay controls systems
Ability to learn concepts and technical details of products
Ability to work with a moderate level of technical supervision, accepting ownership of assigned responsibilities
Demonstrated competency in CAD drafting (AUTOCAD or Microstation)
Acceptable understanding of the installation requirements for protective relays of different type and function

Willing to travel as needed

Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

Possess a BSEE, BSET or related design degree from an accredited college or university
Experience testing and commissioning protective relay, process control and SCADA control systems
Electrical utility, consulting or system integrator experience
Application knowledge of protective relay applications and/or automation applications

 
About this role

Summary

Design electrical systems, create CAD drawings, support project execution, and mentor drafters.

Job title

Designer I

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

electrical engineering

Location requirements

Dubai Silicon Oasis, UAE; onsite work only.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Electrical EngineeringCAD draftingprotective relayshigh voltageautocad

Preferred skills

testing and commissioningSCADAautomationsystem integrationpower system protection

Specializations

high voltageprotective relayspower systemsautomationCAD
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site