Electromechanical Engineer

Job Snapshot

Electromechanical Engineer - Infrastructure Systems Job Snapshot - Role: Electromechanical Engineer - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Engineering - Experience: Typically 10 years of relevant experience, including electromechanical site supervision on major infrastructure projects - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Dubai - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Engineering - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking an experienced Electromechanical Engineer to supervise electrical, mechanical, control, and instrumentation works on major infrastructure projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position involves technical supervision, engineering reviews, equipment inspections, testing, commissioning, and the handover of integrated electromechanical systems. These include low-voltage distribution networks, pumping equipment, switchgear, control panels, SCADA, CCTV, traffic signals, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). The successful candidate will work closely with contractors, engineering disciplines, site inspectors, and regulatory authorities to ensure installations meet approved designs, project specifications, and applicable technical standards. Candidates should bring substantial experience in infrastructure construction supervision, strong knowledge of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Dubai Civil Defence requirements, and practical expertise in integrated electrical and mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect electrical, mechanical, control, and instrumentation installations throughout construction.
• Verify that electromechanical works comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, installation procedures, and applicable engineering standards.
• Monitor low-voltage distribution systems, mechanical equipment, control panels, and associated infrastructure installations.
• Review contractor shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and as-built drawings.
• Assess technical submissions for compliance with project requirements and identify matters requiring clarification or correction.
• Coordinate with site inspectors and contractors to monitor installation quality and construction progress.
• Identify non-conforming installations, document observations, and follow up on corrective actions before system acceptance.
• Ensure electromechanical installations are appropriately coordinated with civil works and other project disciplines.

Electrical, Mechanical and Control Systems

• Provide technical oversight of low-voltage electrical distribution installations, including main distribution boards (MDBs), sub-main distribution boards (SMDBs), panel boards, cabling, and associated equipment.
• Inspect earthing, lightning protection, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems against approved project requirements.
• Monitor mechanical installations, including pumping systems and associated equipment.
• Review installation and integration requirements for medium-voltage and low-voltage switchgear.
• Supervise control and instrumentation interfaces associated with electromechanical equipment.
• Coordinate technical matters involving Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, traffic signals, and Intelligent Transportation Systems.
• Monitor CCTV and extra-low-voltage installations, including cameras, network video recorders (NVRs), video management systems (VMS), networking, storage, and system integration.
• Support the resolution of technical interface issues affecting interconnected electrical, mechanical, and control systems.

Technical Reviews and Authority Coordination

• Liaise with DEWA, Dubai Civil Defence, Etisalat, du, and other relevant authorities regarding inspections, approvals, and No Objection Certificates (NOCs).
• Review electromechanical submissions for compliance with applicable authority requirements and technical regulations.
• Coordinate with the contractor ’s electromechanical team and other engineering disciplines to resolve design and construction interface issues.
• Verify compliance with relevant National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and local engineering standards.
• Monitor authority-related requirements that affect construction activities, system approvals, and project completion.
• Support technical discussions with contractors and project stakeholders to resolve outstanding engineering matters.

Testing, Commissioning and System Acceptance

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