Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Dry Utilities

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Dry Utilities

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We are Azizi, a leading Dubai-based developer and a passionate team of people driven by the goal of crafting beautiful homes for people living in the UAE. Our portfolio spans across Dubai's prime residential and commercial destinations, showcasing our commitment to transparency, customer centricity, quality, integrity and adding value through a construction-driven approach.

One of our many projects, Azizi Venice, where Azizi is the Master Developer, has an approximate value AED 30 billion and is a mixed-use development located in Dubai South. The crown jewel located at the heart of the development will be Azizi Opera, a state-of-the-art opera house. Azizi Venice is planned to welcome over 30,000 visitors daily and Azizi Opera will become one of the most notable venues for high-caliber events in the emirate.

As Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Dry Utilities reporting to Head of Infrastructure Delivery working from our Design Studio at the Al Hudaiba Awards office in Dubai.

The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will lead and manage the design and delivery of all Dry Utilities Infrastructure, with a primary focus on Low Voltage (LV) networks and related electrical systems for large scale mixed use and master planned developments. The role requires a deep understanding of Dubai's authority standards, design procedures, and approval processes, ensuring full compliance with DEWA, RTA, Etisalat, du, and other relevant authorities.

Job Responsibilities Design Management & Technical Leadership

• Lead and manage the design of electrical dry utilities networks, including LV distribution, street lighting, telecom ducting, and related infrastructure.
• Oversee design consultants and internal teams to ensure designs meet project objectives, standards, and timelines.
• Review, prepare, coordinate, and approve design submissions, drawings, and technical reports, ensuring all designs comply with DEWA, RTA, Etisalat, du, and Dubai Municipality (DM) requirements.
• Coordinate design interfaces with other infrastructure disciplines (wet utilities, roads, landscape, etc.).

Authority Coordination

• Manage authority submissions and approvals throughout all project stages.
• Act as the primary liaison with DEWA LV Planning Department and other statutory authorities.
• Ensure design compliance and resolve authority comments in a timely and professional manner.

Project Delivery

• Prepare and monitor project design schedules, deliverables, and progress reports.
• Support the tendering process by reviewing BOQs, technical specifications, and IFC drawings, and provide technical support during construction and supervision stages.

Leadership & Management

• Mentor and guide a team of electrical engineers and design coordinators.
• Manage design budgets, scope changes, and consultant performance.
• Participate in coordination meetings and provide expert advice on technical and strategic decisions.

Skills

• Strong technical expertise in LV and electrical network design.
• Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and electrical design tools.
• Exceptional coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and problem solving capabilities.

Preferred

• Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer accreditation.
• Prior experience with developer led master plans or consultancy firms handling authority liaison.
• Familiarity with GIS based utilities data management systems.

Role Specific Qualifications & Training

Well experienced in management and design of dry utilities and networks, with relevant experience for large developments.

Educational Qualification

MSc Degree / bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Project Management certificate is an advantage.

Is the position closed? No indication that the role is expired or filled.