Electrical Design Engineer

Parsons Transportation Group

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AE - Abu Dhabi Until 10/4/2026 4+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description
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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

 

Job Description:

Electrical Design Engineer

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Electrical Design Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to complete a wide variety of engineering assignments, applying engineering techniques and analyses.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Perform design/analyses calculations related to electrical works such as  low voltage distribution network, medium voltage and high voltage networks,  substations, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, industrial plant electrification,  standby power systems , AC/ DC power systems protection and controls and ELV  systems using governing engineering formulas, standards , skills, and experience.

  • General Arrangements, Layouts and plans. Single line diagrams, protection diagrams, schematic diagrams.

  • Research and prepare design options and documents.

  • Value engineering studies.

  • Review drawings.

  • Extracts engineering information from CAD drawings.

  • Prepares engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs.

  • Frequently interfaces with other Engineering disciplines as well as other departments.

  • Reviews  shop drawings, supplier drawing and technical submittals.

  • Prepares and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.

  • Performs technical tender analyses and prepares tender evaluation report.

  • Provides technical guidance to CAD Designers, Drafters, and lower level Engineers working on the same project

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university,  Professional Engineer  registration may be required.

  • At least 4+ years  of  related experience with progressively increasing responsibility.

  • Fluent in International design practices , standards such as IEC , BS , ANSI.

  • Proficiency in utilizing CAD and other engineering design  software packages such ETAP, PSS Sincal CYME, PRO design, AGI32, Dialux AutoCAD 3D, Revit.

  • Worked on projects  with local utility companies such as ADDC, TRANSCO, DEWA , FEWA etc. and well versed with their specifications and systems.  .

  • Extensive and knowledgeable computer skills (AutoCAD).

  • Ability to implement Quality Management System on projects effectively.

  • Good spoken and written English is essential. 

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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About this role

Summary

Designs electrical systems, prepares drawings, analyzes projects, and reviews technical documents.

Job title

Electrical Design Engineer

Experience level

4+ years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Abu Dhabi, UAE; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Electrical engineeringAutoCADETAPPSS SincalCYMEPRO designAGI32DialuxRevitIEC standardsBS standardsANSI standardsproject review

Preferred skills

experience with utility companiesquality management

Specializations

electrical designpower systemsCADstandards
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

On-site City