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Technical Design Manager

Owen Daniels 🇦🇪 Dubai, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Full-time

Lead power system and grid connection design for utility-scale energy storage and renewable projects, including feasibility studies, equipment specifications, system studies, and compliance with utility and grid code requirements. Review contractor and consultant engineering deliverables, support projects from design through commissioning, and provide technical and techno-economic input to development, procurement, and delivery teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead power system and grid connection design for utility-scale energy storage and renewable projects, including feasibility studies, equipment specifications, system studies, and compliance with utility and grid code requirements. Review contractor and consultant engineering deliverables, support projects from design through commissioning, and provide technical and techno-economic input to development, procurement, and delivery teams.

Requirements

  • Candidates should have proven electrical network design and power system engineering experience, including knowledge of transmission and distribution networks and design from 400 kV to site low voltage; renewable energy experience is advantageous. Familiarity with energy storage and renewable equipment requirements, relevant design software, and engineering project management is beneficial, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment.

Benefits

  • Cash Bonuses
  • Additional Benefits
  • Flexible Working
  • Hybrid Working

Key Skills

Power system design Grid connection engineering Utility‑scale energy storage Renewable energy projects Feasibility studies Equipment specification System studies Utility and grid code compliance Contractor deliverable review Commissioning support Techno‑economic analysis Electrical network design Transmission and distribution knowledge Low‑voltage design Energy storage technology Renewable equipment standards Design software (e.g., PSS®E, ETAP) Project management Cross‑functional collaboration Fast‑paced environment adaptability

About Owen Daniels

Powering Global STEM | Discover the Power of a Partner. Since 2011, Owen Daniels has built a reputation for finding hard-to-find STEM talent - across Engineering, Design, Human Resources, Supply Chain and Shop Floor - and we're proud to put our name to every placement we make. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 • Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) • Contract & Temporary Recruitment • Contingent Worker Solutions (CWS) • Payroll & IR35 Compliance • Statement of Work (SOW) & Project Teams • Audit Services 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 We don't just fill roles - we build the talent platforms that help our partners scale. That starts with genuinely understanding their business, not just their job spec, so every solution we deliver actually fits. 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐰𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐬. Head Office: +44 (0)1276 300100 Birmingham: +44 (0)121 3300 100 Chicago: +1 (312) 931-8919 For UK: enquiries@owendaniels.co.uk For US: enquiries@owendaniels.com Follow us for the latest in STEM recruitment, workforce insight and hiring trends

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