Senior Electrical Engineer (Design) - Rail Projects

About the role

Egis, an international engineering, consulting and construction firm active in architecture, infrastructure and mobility services, is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer (Design) in Cairo. The role covers electrical design for rail, metro and high-speed rail projects, from power distribution to design package preparation and technical support during construction.

Key responsibilities

• Design LV/MV power distribution, auxiliary substations, emergency and standby power (generators, UPS), lighting, earthing, bonding and lightning protection.
• Prepare and check load schedules and calculations: voltage drop, short circuit, protection coordination, lighting and earthing.
• Manage interfaces with traction power, signalling, telecoms, SCADA, tunnel ventilation, MEP, fire protection and civil works.
• Prepare design packages for DEWA, ADDC/TAQA and Civil Defence submissions.
• Produce and review design reports, specifications, single line diagrams, layouts and supplier submittals.
• Provide remote technical support during construction, testing and commissioning, including answers to site queries.
• Mentor junior engineers and support the UAE team in technical discussions with the client and consultants.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; a master's degree or chartered status is a plus.
• 10-15 years of electrical design experience, mostly on rail, metro or HSR projects.
• Hands-on design experience across stations, tunnels, viaducts, cut-and-cover and at-grade sections.
• GCC or UAE rail project experience is preferred.