Senior Electrical Engineer

Role overview

Construction review and delivery

• Review and approve contractor construction programs, material submittals, quality-control documents, and method statements.
• Review shop drawings against contract drawings, specifications, local codes, statutory requirements, and international best practice.
• Review technical submittals, RFIs, prequalification documents, and handover documentation.
• Monitor construction activities against timelines and quality standards; resolve construction-phase issues and advise managers of progress slippage.
• Track outstanding documents and submittals against project milestones and deadlines.
• Verify site materials against approved submittals and specifications, certify quality and completion, and prepare monthly materials reports.
• Report non-conformities and review contractor closeout reports.
• Follow up with local authorities for approvals and no-objection certificates; attend factory and supplier inspections as required.
• Coordinate electrical work with other disciplines and manage site issues with office personnel.
• Provide technical assistance for pre-commissioning, energization, commissioning, and start-up.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• At least 15 years of postgraduate experience, ideally in an architectural, engineering, or construction consultancy environment in the UAE region.
• At least two years as a Lead Engineer managing requirements independently on a large-scale development project.
• Project coordination and execution skills; expertise across construction electrical systems including HV, LV, telecom, low-current, emergency, security, UPS, generators, and fire alarms.
• Extensive knowledge of British and American electrical codes and standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and methodical quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations and submission requirements across the Middle East, particularly UAE and Dubai.
• Professional engineering institution membership is advantageous.

Benefits

• Private health insurance.
• Performance bonus.
• Annual air-ticket allowance.

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