Manager - Dry Utility

The role ensures that all dry utility submissions from third‑party developers comply with AD Ports development standards, relevant authority regulations, and long‑term infrastructure requirements.

• Review dry utility designs including electrical networks, substations, telecom systems, district cooling networks, and gas infrastructure to ensure compliance with AD Ports standards and authority requirements.
• Evaluate load demand calculations, capacity assessments, equipment layouts, and network configurations.
• Verify integration of proposed dry utility systems with existing and planned infrastructure to ensure proper connectivity, redundancy, and operational efficiency.
• Issue Master Developer Owner dry utility NOCs for authority submissions after consolidating internal and technical comments.
• Coordinate with authorities such as ADDC, Transco, Etisalat, Du, and gas authorities regarding power loads, substations, routing corridors, and compliance approvals.
• Assess impact of new developments on existing networks and recommend upgrades, diversions, or system reinforcements.
• Review corridor allocations, utility clearances, and cross‑utility interfaces to prevent conflicts between dry utilities and other infrastructure systems.
• Support plot‑level applications involving new power connections, telecom routing, gas supply, and district cooling load changes.
• Participate in coordination meetings with developers, consultants, and authorities to resolve technical issues and streamline approvals.
• Ensure all designs consider long‑term operations, maintenance access, safety standards, and future expansion capability.
• Maintain updated records of dry utility load allocations, approvals, and infrastructure capacities.
• Prepare review reports, technical comments, and authority submission letters.
• Stay current with dry utility regulations, codes, and emerging technologies relevant to utility delivery and smart infrastructure environments.
• Coordinate with dry utility consultants across electrical, telecom, gas, and district cooling disciplines to ensure coordinated and compliant submissions.
• Manage review cycles from concept to detailed design, ensuring quality, compliance, and authority acceptance.
• Facilitate technical workshops and coordination sessions to resolve conflicts and finalize utility solutions.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or associated field.
• Master’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Urban Planning with a multi‑discipline approach.
• Written and spoken English is essential;
  Arabic is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of local experience.