Senior Electrical Engineer

Role Purpose

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the execution of electrical infrastructure works, including street lighting, LV networks, duct banks, cable laying, substations, feeder pillars, electrical chambers, and utility diversions.
• Review and approve shop drawings, load schedules, single-line diagrams, voltage drop calculations, technical submittals, and material approvals.
• Manage electrical subcontractors, supervisors, and site teams to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved programme.
• Coordinate with consultants, utility authorities, and clients to obtain approvals, inspections, NOCs, energisation, and final handover.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and constraints, and implement corrective actions to maintain programme milestones.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, QA/QC requirements, inspection and testing procedures, and authority regulations.
• Support procurement by reviewing technical specifications, evaluating suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of electrical materials and equipment.
• Lead testing and commissioning activities, ensuring all systems are fully operational and compliant prior to handover.
• Prepare and review progress reports, technical documentation, RFIs, variation requests, and as-built documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and supervise technical teams, promoting continuous improvement and engineering best practice.
• Support commercial teams by providing technical input for variations, claims, and cost-saving initiatives

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10–15+ years of electrical engineering experience within infrastructure or civil construction projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior or lead electrical engineering role.
• Extensive experience with street lighting, underground cable networks, LV systems, utility diversions, substations, feeder pillars, and electrical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of UAE authority requirements and approval processes (DEWA, ADDC, AADC, DMT, RTA, Etihad Water & Electricity, or other relevant authorities).
• Experience managing electrical subcontractors, testing and commissioning, and project handovers.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, HSE requirements, and construction methodologies.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and electrical engineering software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.