Dry Utilities Engineer

Main Purpose of the Job:

Mott MacDonald is currently looking for a Dry Utilities Engineer for its Land Development team in Abu Dhabi,to support with the technical delivery of multiple master-planning/land development projects across theEmirate.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

· Experience in master planning

· Prepare designs and calculations to utility authority standards

· Preparation of electrical load calculations, load schedules, LV schedules and voltage drop calculations, cable de-rating calculations, etc.

· Prepare designs for the following:

• HV, MV and LV networks including the preparation of single line diagrams and layouts for infrastructure projects

• Telecommunication infrastructure network design and knowledge of GSM coverage requirements including preparation of layouts and coverage drawings

• Street lighting network design including preparation of single line diagrams, layouts and Voltage drop calculations

• Street lighting for tunnels/underpasses

• Prepare lux calculations (DiaLux software) for street lighting

• Telecommunication infrastructure Network Design and knowledge of GSM and other telecommunications infrastructure requirements

• Understanding of ROW requirements and UCDM

• Understanding of utility plot requirements & UPDM

• Load estimation for the infrastructure plots, pumpstations, lifting stations, etc.

• Understanding of ADMCC guidelines and /Security networks requirements

• Smart cities applications

• District cooling applications

• Understanding and applications of renewable energy

· Proficiency in report writing and presentations

· Design of electrical systems using AutoCAD/ETAP

· Innovative approach and research capacity for new technologies and updates

· Seek the optimal solution from internal and external sources for any design-related issues

· Outline cost and quantity estimation for dry services

· Conduct a technical review for progress reporting

· Liaising/meeting with developers, clients or stakeholders to update on progress

· Provide any reports update to the projects design managers and project managers including clients when needed

· Coordinate aspects of projects submittal and deliverables, reviews and approvals against contract requirements.

· Welling to expand knowledge for the wider infrastructure schemes

· Assist in providing design, reports, and liaison role for all disciplines/departments.

· Assist the Manager/Senior Engineers or Designates in work coordination with other MottMacDonald teams

· Assist in providing marketing support to the team with current and future clients

Candidate Specification: 

• Minimum Bachelors’ Degree in Electrical Engineering (or any relevant discipline); progressing towards Professional Registration (CEng or similar) with membership in a professional institution

• Ability to manage a design and approval process interfacing with the project team, Clients and Stakeholders

• Sound knowledge of local authority and standards mainly (DMT, RTA, ADDC, TRANSCO, DoE/ ADWEA, ETISALAT, DU, RSB, ADM, DEWA, RTA, DM, ADMCC)

• In-depth understanding of Abu Dhabi & Dubai Authority Guidelines is a must

• In-depth understanding of relevant software is a must

• Strong infrastructure engineering background with previous experience on infrastructure projects design & planning

• Understanding of the requirements for primary substations, pocket substations and feeder pillars,etc.. as part of the design

• Well-versed with Abu Dhabi standards and requirements and understanding of Dubai & KSA guidlines

Our Purpose

At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Flexible Working

At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

We can offer:

• 90 calendar days’ paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance