Senior Electrical Engineer – Business Development

Senior Electrical Engineer – Business Development

Key Responsibilities :

1.Lead and supervise multi-disciplinary engineering teams on SCADA, automation, and electrical system projects.

2.Oversee design, development, and implementation of high / medium / low voltage systems, control panels, PLC / SCADA, and instrumentation.

3.Ensure compliance with local and international electrical codes and safety standards (DEWA, ADDC, IEC, etc.).

4.Manage project timelines, budgets, and quality control for engineering deliverables.

5.Mentor junior engineers and technicians, building a high-performance engineering team.

6.Coordinate with procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure smooth project execution.

7.Conduct technical reviews and risk assessments for ongoing and new projects.

8.Identify and pursue new business opportunities in utilities, energy, and infrastructure sectors across the UAE.

9.Build and maintain strong client relationships with government entities, contractors, and consultants.

10.Prepare and deliver technical presentations and proposals tailored to client needs.

11.Lead tendering, pricing, and contract negotiations for major projects.

12.Identify and evaluate new business opportunities in the energy, utilities, and industrial automation sectors.

13.Lead go-to-market strategies for SCADA, control systems, and digital solutions aligned with Industry 4.0 / 4.2.

14.Analyze market trends and customer needs in renewable energy, smart grids, and digital transformation projects.

15.Develop and maintain high-level relationships with government utilities (DEWA, ADDC, SEWA, etc.), EPCs, consultants, and industrial clients.

16.Deliver technical-commercial proposals, lead negotiations, and close contracts.

17.Organize technical workshops, solution demos, and presentations to decision-makers.

18.Solution Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration

19.Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and product teams to align offerings with market needs.

20.Translate customer requirements into tailored automation, protection, or SCADA solutions.

21.Support tenders and proposals with technical insight and commercial positioning.

22.Lead or support regional sales teams and agents across the GCC.

23.Prepare sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and market analysis reports for executive management.

24.Represent the company in exhibitions, conferences, and strategic forums.

Requirements :

1.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems / Automation preferred).

2.10+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on SCADA, automation, and utilities projects in the UAE / Gulf region.

3.Proven experience in team leadership, project management, and business development.

4.In-depth knowledge of UAE market, regulations (e.g., DEWA, ADDC, SEWA), and client landscape.

5.Strong understanding of PLCs, HMI, SCADA platforms (e.g., Siemens, Schneider, ABB, Honeywell).

6.Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

7.UAE driving license preferred.

8.Strong exposure to UAE and GCC utility markets and related regulations (DEWA, TRANSCO, SEC, etc.).

9.Knowledge of SCADA (e.g., Siemens WinCC, ABB, Schneider), PLC / DCS, RTU, IEDs, energy metering, and grid integration.

10.Understanding of Industry 4.0 / 4.2 (edge computing, IIoT, AI / ML in automation, digital twins).

11.Proven sales record with multimillion-dirham deals or strategic partnerships.