The essentials

  • Experience3 Years
  • Career levelNon-Managerial
  • ShiftMorning Shift
  • EducationBachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or a closely related engineering discipline. Professional certification or equivalent utility, infrastructure, or technical design experience is an advantage.

What you’ll be doing

Safad Trading Establishment is seeking a Design Engineer to support engineering design activities for utility-related projects in Abu Dhabi. The role involves converting technical requirements into accurate, practical, and compliant designs while coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, contractors, and clients.

Key responsibilities:
  • Prepare, review, and update engineering drawings, layouts, design calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Interpret project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and utility authority guidelines.
  • Coordinate design inputs with project, procurement, construction, and maintenance teams.
  • Review shop drawings, material submittals, technical proposals, and method-related documentation.
  • Identify design conflicts, resolve technical issues, and support design changes through project delivery.
  • Conduct site visits when required to verify existing conditions and support installation or commissioning activities.
  • Maintain accurate revision records and contribute to quality, safety, and continuous-improvement processes.

What we’re looking for

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and relevant engineering design or drafting software.
  • Ability to produce and interpret technical drawings, schematics, layouts, and design calculations.
  • Working knowledge of utility infrastructure, equipment interfaces, construction methods, and applicable standards.
  • Strong understanding of design review, document control, technical submittals, and revision management.
  • Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical information clearly.
  • Analytical problem-solving skills with attention to accuracy, constructability, and compliance.
  • Competence in Microsoft Office, technical reporting, and organized project documentation.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize deadlines, and support field or site-based technical requirements.

About the employer

Safad Trading Establishment

Utilities · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Verified

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Design Engineer

Safad Trading Establishment · Abu Dhabi

2,200–4,000 AED