Site Engineer (Electrical)
Role Overview
Supervise and execute site-based electrical works in line with project requirements, approved drawings, and specifications.
Work covers LV power distribution, lighting, earthing, lightning protection, and ELV systems such as fire alarms, CCTV, access control, and structured cabling.
Coordinate with other trades and ensure compliance with UAE authority regulations, safety requirements, and quality standards.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Supervise and execute site-based electrical works in line with project requirements, approved drawings, and specifications.
Work covers LV power distribution, lighting, earthing, lightning protection, and ELV systems such as fire alarms, CCTV, access control, and structured cabling.
Coordinate with other trades and ensure compliance with UAE authority regulations, safety requirements, and quality standards.
Site delivery and coordination
- Execute and supervise electrical works according to approved shop drawings, method statements, and project specifications.
- Coordinate daily with the Electrical Project Engineer and MEP team on work sequencing, resource allocation, and technical instructions.
- Monitor manpower, work allocation, productivity, and schedule alignment.
- Coordinate with civil and mechanical trades to resolve conflicts and avoid rework or delays.
- Prepare daily progress reports covering completed work, pending activities, and site issues.
Installation, quality, and inspections
- Ensure correct installation of LV distribution boards, cable trays, trunking, conduits, wiring, earthing, lightning protection, lighting, and power outlets.
- Supervise ELV installations, including fire alarm, CCTV, access control, voice/data systems, intercom, and BMS.
- Verify site materials are approved, stored correctly, and protected from damage.
- Check work quality against QA/QC requirements before consultant or authority inspections.
- Attend and assist with inspections by consultants, DEWA, Dubai Civil Defense, and other authorities.
- Ensure cable routing, termination, labeling, and testing follow approved procedures.
- Mark site changes and deviations from IFC drawings to assist with as-built drawings.
Safety and commissioning
- Ensure work areas follow safety regulations, permits-to-work are obtained, and workers follow electrical safety procedures.
- Support testing and commissioning under the guidance of the Electrical Project Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer.
- Provide technical guidance to electricians and foremen on site-level installation challenges.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 6 or more years of experience in electrical execution, including 5 years in the UAE.
- Strong understanding of LV and ELV systems installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Familiarity with UAE authority regulations and inspection processes, including DEWA, DCD, Etisalat, and DU.
Pay
- AED 5,000–9,000 per month.
Work location
- Work location is in person.
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