Senior Electrical Engineer – BIM
Location: Qatar
Contract Duration: Initial 2-Month Contract (Extendable)
Employment Type: Contract
About the Opportunity
An established engineering consultancy in Qatar is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer – BIM to support the delivery of high-profile building and infrastructure projects. This is an initial 2-month contract with strong potential for extension, making it ideal for professionals who are immediately available or can mobilise at short notice.
The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality electrical designs, developing BIM models, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring all engineering deliverables meet project specifications, international standards, and client requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop LV/MV electrical power distribution systems for commercial, residential, healthcare, hospitality, and mixed-use developments.
Prepare electrical calculations including load calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, protection coordination, and fault level calculations.
Produce single-line diagrams, power layouts, lighting layouts, containment drawings, panel schedules, and detailed engineering documentation.
Design indoor, outdoor, and emergency lighting systems using Dialux or Relux.
Design fire alarm, emergency communication, public address, voice evacuation, and life safety systems in accordance with international standards.
Develop designs for ELV systems including CCTV, access control, structured cabling, BMS, IPTV, nurse call, and building automation systems.
Perform generator sizing, UPS calculations, power factor correction, harmonic analysis, and energy efficiency studies.
Develop accurate 3D electrical BIM models using Autodesk Revit MEP.
Participate in BIM coordination meetings and resolve multidisciplinary clashes using Navisworks.
Create, modify, and maintain Revit families for electrical equipment, lighting fixtures, panels, and containment systems.
Coordinate closely with architectural, structural, mechanical, and public health engineering teams throughout all project stages.
Prepare design documentation suitable for concept, detailed design, tender, and construction phases.
Ensure compliance with project BIM Execution Plans (BEP), Common Data Environment (CDE) procedures, and international engineering standards.
Support project managers and lead engineers in delivering projects on schedule while maintaining high-quality technical standards.
Required Skills & Technical Expertise
Electrical Engineering
LV & MV power distribution
Load calculations and cable sizing
Protection coordination
Short-circuit analysis
Lighting and emergency lighting design
Fire alarm and life safety systems
ELV and ICT systems
Generator and UPS sizing
Power quality and energy efficiency studies
BIM & Design Coordination
Autodesk Revit MEP
Navisworks Manage
Clash detection and multidisciplinary coordination
BIM Execution Plans (BEP)
ISO 19650 and BIM workflows
LOD 100–400 modelling
Common Data Environment (ACC/BIM 360 or equivalent)
Revit family creation and model management
Software
Autodesk Revit MEP
Navisworks
AutoCAD
Dialux / Relux
ETAP or SKM
Bluebeam Revu
Microsoft Office Suite
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 8–10 years of electrical engineering design experience within building services or MEP consultancy environments.
At least 3–5 years of hands-on BIM/Revit MEP experience.
Demonstrated experience delivering multidisciplinary building or infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of IEC, NFPA, BS, and other relevant international electrical standards.
Experience working within BIM environments and coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines.
Previous experience on GCC projects is highly desirable.
Chartered Engineer status or Autodesk Revit Professional Certification is advantageous.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a proactive and technically strong professional who can work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary project teams. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple design deliverables within fast-paced project environments.
Candidates who are currently based in Qatar or the GCC, or who are available to mobilise immediately, will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
Initial 2-month contract with the possibility of extension.
Opportunity to work on prestigious engineering and infrastructure projects.
Collaborative and technically driven project environment.
Competitive contract package based on qualifications and experience.
- Locations
- Doha
About Urban Ridge Supplies
Urban Ridge Supplies is a leading provider of durable, high-performance piping solutions in Karachi. We supply all types of pipes from PVC and HDPE to GI and steel meeting the demands of every sector with reliability and precision.Whether you're building homes, factories, or infrastructure, we ensure your piping needs are met with quality materials and professional service.