Senior Dry Utilities Engineer

About the role:

Mott Mac Donald is currently looking for a Senior 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 the Emirate.

• Prepare utility designs and calculations in line with relevant authority standards and project requirements.
• Develop electrical load calculations and schedules, including (as applicable) load schedules, LV schedules, voltage drop, cable de‑rating and related design documentation.
• Design HV/MV/LV networks, including single line diagrams and infrastructure layouts.
• Design street lighting networks (including tunnels/underpasses), producing layouts, single line diagrams, voltage drop calculations and lux studies (e.g., using Dia Lux).
• Design telecoms infrastructure networks and incorporate GSM coverage requirements, including layouts and coverage drawings.
• Produce clear technical reports, design deliverables and presentation material to support project submissions and approvals.
• Support cost and quantity estimation for dry utilities services and advise on value/optimisation opportunities.
• Coordinate project submissions, deliverables, reviews and approvals against contract and authority requirements; identify and advise on any deviations.
• Liaise with developers, clients and stakeholders to provide progress updates and support timely decision‑making.
• Provide regular updates and inputs to project/design managers and project managers, including progress reporting and technical reviews.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and Mott Mac Donald teams to ensure integrated design delivery across infrastructure packages.
• Apply relevant local guidance and requirements, including ROW and corridor considerations (e.g., UCDM), utility plot requirements (e.g., UPDM) and applicable open space/security network guidelines (e.g., ADMCC), where relevant to the project.
• Develop load estimates for infrastructure plots and key assets (e.g., pump stations, lifting stations and similar facilities), as required.
• Maintain an innovative, research‑led approach by tracking relevant technology updates (e.g., smart city applications, district cooling interface and power optimisation, renewable energy integration and data centre requirements) and proposing fit‑for‑purpose solutions.
• Use relevant design tools as required (e.g., AutoCAD and ETAP) and contribute to digital delivery where applicable.
• Support business development activity as requested, including input to marketing material and pursuit opportunities.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to capability building and quality of deliverables.
• Demonstrate willingness to broaden knowledge across wider infrastructure schemes and multidisciplinary interfaces.

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or any relevant discipline); progressing towards Professional Registration (CEng or similar) with membership in a professional institution.
• Relevant experience in infrastructure master planning in the UAE.
• KSA and wider GCC regional experience.
• Working towards (or holding) a professional qualification is preferred (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, IET or ME).
• Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal), with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness to travel for short‑term assignments, as required.
• Experience with relevant hydraulic modelling and design software.
• Strong presentation and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to manage design coordination and authority approval processes, interfacing with project teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Exposure to international best practices and standards.
• Sound knowledge of local authority and standards mainly (DMT, RTA, TAQA Distribution, TAQA Transmission, DoE/ ADWEA, ETISALAT, DU, RSB, ADM, DEWA, RTA, DM, ADMCC)

At Mott Mac Donald, 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.

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