Electrical Site Engineer-Power Plants Background

About This Role

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for supervising and coordinating all electrical construction and installation activities on the assigned project packages. Scope includes HV/MV/LV switchgear, cable laying and termination, earthing and lightning protection, lighting systems, and electrical equipment installation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise all electrical installation activities on-site, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, schedules, and the client specifications..
• Review and comment on electrical submittals including MAS, shop drawings, single-line diagrams, cable schedules, and method statements.
• Monitor progress of HV/MV/LV cable pulling, termination, and testing activities.
• Coordinate with the civil team for cable tray routing, trench excavation, and containment installation.
• Witness and document electrical tests including insulation resistance, continuity, and high-pot tests per approved ITPs.
• Verify switchgear, transformer, and UPS installation per vendor factory test reports and approved data sheets.
• Support earthing and bonding system installation and testing verification activities.
• Review and respond to RFIs and technical deviations related to electrical scope.
• Maintain test dossiers, inspection records, and redline drawings for as-built documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 10 years of electrical construction experience on power plants or major industrial facilities.
• Valid UAE Residence Visa and Emirates ID – mandatory at time of application.
• Demonstrated experience in HV/MV power distribution systems, switchgear installation, and cable management.
• Familiarity with IEC 60364, IEC 61439, BS 7671, and specific electrical standards.
• Experience in EPCM or PMC project environments with multi-contractor interfaces.
• achelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with SCADA/DCS interface requirements during construction and pre-commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of protection relay coordination and grounding system design is an advantage.
• Competence in reading single-line diagrams, cable schedules, protection schemes, and earthing layout drawings.
• Good working knowledge of UAE connection requirements and technical standards.