Senior Engineer - Electrical

Role overview

Site supervision and technical review

• Review shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, ITPs, and as-built drawings.
• Witness FAT and SAT for pumps, switchgear, control panels, SCADA systems, traffic signals, and ITS devices.
• Identify non-conformances, follow up corrective actions, and ensure resolution before handover.

Coordination, commissioning, and handover

• Coordinate inspections, approvals, and NOCs with DEWA, Dubai Civil Defence, Etisalat, DU, and other authorities.
• Resolve technical and interface issues with contractor teams and other discipline engineers; coordinate integration with civil works.
• Oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning against approved procedures and performance requirements.
• Review O&M manuals, training materials, and spare parts lists; support punch lists, system verification, and final handover.

Documentation and technical support

• Maintain inspection, test, commissioning, and equipment-delivery records and prepare daily and weekly progress reports.
• Support claims reviews and variation order assessments related to electromechanical works.
• Provide technical support to site inspectors and junior engineers; resolve problems and support value engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; master's degree preferred.
• Typically 10+ years of relevant experience, including site supervision of electromechanical works on large infrastructure projects.
• Experience with LV systems, including MDB/SMDB, panel boards, cabling, earthing, lightning protection, and UPS.
• Experience with CCTV/ELV systems, including cameras, NVR/VMS, networking, storage, and integration.
• Hands-on FAT/SAT, commissioning, and handover experience with integrated E&M and control systems.
• Familiarity with DEWA and Dubai Civil Defence requirements, NOC processes, and authority interfaces.
• Knowledge of NFPA, IEC, and relevant international and local standards and codes.

Work location

• Work location model is on-site.
• New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Benefits

• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid leave, voluntary benefits, well-being resources, business travel insurance, retirement savings, and employee stock purchase plans, depending on employment status.