Parsons

Digital infrastructure and security solutions provider

Principal Engineer - Dry Utilities

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAbu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline from an accredited university.
At least 12 years of experience in electrical design and construction for large infrastructure projects, including electrical systems, road lighting projects, Falcon Eye, telecom networks, and electrical works related to roads and bridges.
Experience with PSS Sincal, Revit, Navisworks, and ETAP.
Knowledge of TAQA requirements.

Responsibilities

Independently carry out designs of electrical power distribution systems and prepare high-voltage and low-voltage designs and lighting designs for community developments, tunnels, car park structures, and other infrastructure development projects.
Prepare earthing designs in accordance with IEC and IEEE standards.
Prepare power cable sizing calculations using industry software.
Design electrical systems for pump stations and treatment plants.
Carry out electrical load-flow studies, short-circuit analyses, and earthing designs using industry-standard software.
Prepare electrical designs for medium-voltage, low-voltage, fiber-optic communications, and extra-low-voltage systems for tunnels and underpasses.
Design fire alarm and life-safety systems in accordance with NFPA and local Civil Defense regulations.
Provide technical guidance to CAD designers and drafters, designers, and associate engineers working on the same project.
Prepare detailed technical, commercial, and life-cycle cost analyses of technical alternatives.
Suggest value engineering solutions to optimize designs without compromising techno-functional requirements.
Prepare and deliver detailed technical reports and presentations for clients.

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Job Description:

Principal Engineer - Dry utilities

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Engineer - Dry utilities to join our team!

What You’ll Be Doing:

Independently carry out designs of Electrical Power distribution systems and prepare electrical HV and LV Designs, lighting designs for community developments, tunnels, car park structures and other infrastructure development projects.
Prepare Earthing Design as per IEC/ IEEE Standards.
Prepare Power cable sizing calculations using industry software.
Hands on experience in the detailed design of pump stations and treatment plants.
Carry out electrical Load Flow Study Short Circuit analysis and Earthing design using industry standard software.
Prepare Electrical design for MV/LV/FOC/ELV systems of Tunnels and under passes.
Design Fire alarm and Life safety systems and shall be conversant with NFPA as well as Local Civil Defense Regulations.
Provide input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and associate Engineers working on the same project.
Preparation of detailed technical, commercial and Life Cycle Cost Analysis of various technical alternatives.
Suggest Value engineering to optimize design without compromising the techno-functional requirements. Prepare and deliver detailed technical reports and presentations for the Clients.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

Bachlor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline from an accredited University.
Minimum of 12+ years of experience in Electrical design and construction field of large infrastructure projects like Electrical systems, road lighting projects, Falcon eye, Telecom network and Electrical works related with Roads and Bridges.
Software: PSS Sincal, REVIT, Navisworks and ETAP.
Must have knowledge of TAQA requirements.

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

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About the Company

Parsons

Digital infrastructure and security solutions provider

Parsons provides digitally enabled solutions in national security, defense, and global infrastructure. Its work spans government and commercial clients, offering services in systems and software engineering, quality assurance, compliance, and security, along with large-scale infrastructure projects and advanced technology implementations. The company helps clients by delivering long-term, contract-based engagements that include AI readiness, data preparation for AI applications, and secure, reliable systems. A key differentiator is its breadth across diverse markets and its emphasis on rigorous systems engineering, QA, compliance, and security to ensure the integrity of critical operations while harnessing AI to improve efficiency and safety. Parsons’ goal is to solve complex security and infrastructure challenges through measurable, value-driven solutions and long-lasting partnerships with clients.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Chantilly, VA
Founded: 1944

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