Lead the design and delivery of dry utilities systems, including MV, LV, substations, street lighting, telecom, and associated infrastructure
Manage dry utilities scope from concept, master planning, detailed design, IFC, and construction support
Prepare and review design reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical submissions
Develop power demand studies, utility corridors, ROW requirements, and coordination layouts
Interface with local authorities and utility providers to secure approvals and compliance
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and designers within the team
Coordinate closely with roads, transport, landscape, buildings, and other infrastructure disciplines
Support bid and proposal activities, including methodologies, assumptions, exclusions, and technical inputs
Support site teams during construction to resolve technical queries and ensure design intent is achieved
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in dry utilities design and infrastructure projects
Strong experience delivering dry utilities on large-scale infrastructure, urban, or mixed-use developments
Proven capability in MV and LV networks, substations, street lighting, and telecom coordination
Solid experience with authority approvals and utility coordination in the Middle East
Strong knowledge of international and local standards and regulations
Experience leading teams and managing technical deliverables across multiple projects
Exposure to bid support and technical proposal development
Proficiency in relevant engineering tools such as ETAP, Dialux, and design coordination platforms
Why Join Us ?
At Robert Bird Group, we bring together talent, teamwork, innovation, and a dynamic workplace to solve complex challenges creatively and collaboratively. Be part of a global multidisciplinary consultancy where your ideas and expertise are valued and rewarded.
All recruitment activities are managed by our Talent Acquisition team.
Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!
Additional Information
A global multidisciplinary consultancy with 16,500+ professionals across 40+ countries
Delivering world-class infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions
Be a part of shaping our business and driving innovation initiatives.
About RBG :
Robert Bird Group is a global consulting engineering firm, part of the Surbana Jurong Group, one of Asia's leading urban, infrastructure, and engineering consultancies. Headquartered in Singapore, the Surbana Jurong Group brings together more than 70 years of experience, operating across 40+ countries with over 16,000 professionals worldwide.
Together, RBG and the Surbana Jurong Group deliver integrated solutions across cities, infrastructure, transport, water, energy, aviation, and complex developments, supporting governments and private sector clients on some of the region's most ambitious and transformative projects.
Role overview :
Robert Bird Group is seeking an experienced Dry Utilities Lead to lead the planning, design, and delivery of dry utilities systems across major infrastructure and mixed-use developments. This role will take ownership of dry utilities design from concept through IFC, provide technical leadership to project teams, and support bid and business development activities.
The role requires strong technical depth, authority interface experience, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary coordination across large-scale programs.
Surbanajurong · Dubai, UAE