We have a current opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer – Team Lead & Business Development on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Abu Dhabi. For further information about this position please apply.

Work Location : Dubai
Type of contract : Direct Long term

We are seeking a highly skilled Business Development Manager with a strong engineering background and over 10 years of experience in the Middle East energy and automation market. This role requires a deep understanding of SCADA systems, industrial automation, protection & control systems, renewable energy, and Industry 4.0/4.2 technologies.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strategic sales skills, capable of developing new markets, building lasting client relationships, and driving business growth across multiple sectors.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems / Automation preferred).
• 10 years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on SCADA, automation, and utilities projects in the UAE/Gulf region.
• Proven experience in team leadership, project management, and business development.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE market, regulations (e.g., DEWA, ADDC, SEWA), and client landscape.
• Strong understanding of PLCs, HMI, SCADA platforms (e.g., Siemens, Schneider, ABB, Honeywell).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• UAE driving license preferred.
• Strong exposure to UAE and GCC utility markets and related regulations (DEWA, TRANSCO, SEC, etc.).
• Knowledge of SCADA (e.g., Siemens WinCC, ABB, Schneider), PLC/DCS, RTU, IEDs, energy metering, and grid integration.
• Understanding of Industry 4.0/4.2 (edge computing, IIoT, AI/ML in automation, digital twins).
• Proven sales record with multimillion-dirham deals or strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:
Engineering & Technical Leadership
Team & Project Management
Business Development & Client Engagement
Business Growth & Market Strategy
Client Relationship & Sales Leadership
Solution Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Team Leadership & Reporting

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.