Senior Electrical Engineer

Role Snapshot

Senior Electrical Engineer - Infrastructure Role: Senior Electrical Engineer - Infrastructure Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Construction Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering Experience: Minimum 15 years Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer - Infrastructure opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a Construction role focused on supervising electrical systems for roads and major infrastructure projects. AECOM is hiring an experienced engineer to oversee LV-HV networks, street lighting, power distribution, telecom ducts and related utility works while ensuring compliance with approved designs, quality requirements and UAE authority standards.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Construction
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Salary: AED 25000-35000 per month
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Work Model: On-site
Requisition ID: J10138658

Role Context

This position supports AECOM 's Transportation business line within its Middle East and Africa operations. The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide construction supervision, technical review and authority coordination for electrical infrastructure across road and utility projects. The role requires extensive UAE experience and close collaboration with contractors, consultants, inspectors, clients and regulatory representatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect electrical works across roads and infrastructure projects.
• Oversee LV-HV networks, street lighting and power-distribution systems.
• Monitor telecom ducts and associated electrical utility works.
• Review electrical shop drawings and provide technical comments or approvals.
• Evaluate material submittals and construction method statements.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and authority requirements.
• Verify adherence to DEWA, Etisalat, du, RTA and Dubai Municipality standards.
• Coordinate electrical works with civil and mechanical construction activities.
• Monitor electrical installation, testing and commissioning.
• Verify cable routing, trenching, ducting and manhole installations.
• Witness insulation resistance, continuity and load testing.
• Review as-built drawings against verified site conditions.
• Coordinate with site inspectors during field verification.
• Participate in technical meetings and utility coordination workshops.
• Support authority inspections and project approval procedures.
• Monitor contractor performance against approved schedules.
• Enforce HSE requirements during all electrical activities.
• Identify non-conforming work and issue appropriate reports.
• Monitor contractor corrective actions through satisfactory completion.
• Review no-objection certificate drawings and authority submissions.
• Track the status of required electrical approvals.
• Support the Resident Engineer with contractor technical queries.
• Evaluate electrical design-change requests.
• Prepare daily and weekly progress reports.
• Document work status, delays and inspection findings.
• Maintain traceable records of electrical inspections, tests and approvals.
• Support final inspections and authority handover activities.
• Coordinate shutdowns and safe reconnection of existing services.
• Verify final as-built documentation before project closeout.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, contractors and authorities.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 15 years of electrical construction-supervision experience.
• Extensive UAE roads and infrastructure project experience.
• Proven ability to supervise street-lighting and traffic-signal systems.
• Experience overseeing electrical installation, testing and commissioning.
• Knowledge of LV-HV networks and power-distribution infrastructure.
• Familiarity with DEWA, ADDC and RTA standards.
• Understanding of UAE electrical codes and authority procedures.
• Ability to review electrical shop drawings and material submittals.
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants and utility authorities.
• Strong inspection, quality-control and technical reporting abilities.
• Knowledge of non-conformance and corrective-action procedures.
• Ability to manage shutdowns involving existing electrical services.
• Strong analytical and construction problem-solving skills.
• Effective written, verbal and stakeholder communication abilities.

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