Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup is a UK-headquartered independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants, and technical specialists offering a wide range of professional services. With 90 offices in 35 countries, their 19,000+ staff make a positive difference in the world through their work.

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in the Buildings Services Team, taking responsibility for the team performance, technical excellence, and project delivery. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the design, coordination, and delivery of electrical building services systems across a diverse portfolio of projects, including commercial, residential, hospitality, healthcare, mixed-use developments, infrastructure facilities, and mission-critical environments such as data centers. The role requires strong technical expertise in electrical engineering design, multidisciplinary coordination, and compliance with local and international standards, supporting projects through concept, detailed design, tender, and construction phases. Experience with data centers and infrastructure projects, particularly in resilient and high-availability power systems, is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems including HV/LV power distribution, substations, transformers, MDBs, SMDBs, DBs, MCCs, generators, UPS systems, lighting, small power, earthing, lightning protection, emergency power, and fire alarm interfaces.
• Prepare load calculations, demand assessments, equipment sizing calculations, power system studies, and electrical design reports.
• Develop single-line diagrams, schematics, riser diagrams, layouts, technical specifications, and schedules.
• Perform voltage drop, short-circuit, protection coordination, discrimination, fault level, and earthing studies.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and compliant design solutions.
• Ensure adherence to local authority regulations, international codes, and project requirements.
• Support renewable energy integration, including solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging infrastructure.
• Deliver designs that prioritize safety, maintainability, constructability, energy efficiency, and operational resilience.
• Utilize Revit, ETAP/Amtech, Dialux (or equivalent), MS Office, and BIM coordination platforms throughout project delivery.

Is this role right for you?

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering with relevant building services design experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems design, analysis, and coordination within multidisciplinary environments.
• Experience working on commercial, residential, healthcare, hospitality, infrastructure, or data center projects.
• Proficient in Revit, ETAP/Amtech, Dialux, and BIM workflows.
• Knowledge of international codes, standards, and authority requirements.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Middle East projects and mission-critical facilities is an added advantage.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact (Monalisa Ginu [email protected]). Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

Reward and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector. Core benefits include Provident Fund contribution, NPS option, Mediclaim cover (incl. family), Term Life and Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Prog. scheme for the family to safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing. In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm's financial performance.

Different people, shared values.

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.

At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.

At Arup, we appreciate that everyone's circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.

What happens next?

If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.

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