Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer - Roads and Bridge Infrastructure Job Snapshot - Role: Electrical Engineer - Construction Supervision - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering - Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in the UAE - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

AECOM is seeking an experienced electrical engineering professional to supervise electrical construction works associated with roads, bridges, underpasses, and supporting infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on ensuring that street lighting, low-voltage cable networks, feeder pillars, lighting control systems, and architectural lighting installations comply with approved engineering designs, project specifications, quality requirements, and applicable authority regulations. The successful candidate will oversee site inspections, review technical submissions, coordinate with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and other stakeholders, and monitor testing, commissioning, and energization activities. Working alongside civil, structural, and mechanical engineering teams, the position requires strong construction supervision capabilities, sound technical judgment, and practical knowledge of electrical infrastructure installations. Candidates must hold a BEng or MEng in Electrical Engineering and have at least eight years of experience in the UAE, including familiarity with local authority procedures, standards, and regulations.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site Electrical Construction Supervision
• Supervise electrical installations associated with roads, bridges, underpasses, and related infrastructure.
• Monitor the installation of street lighting systems, feeder pillars, low-voltage cable networks, and lighting control equipment.
• Oversee architectural and feature lighting works associated with bridge and infrastructure elements.
• Verify that electrical construction activities comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, and applicable authority requirements.
• Monitor installation quality and identify construction activities requiring corrective action.
• Ensure electrical works are coordinated with the structural components of bridges, with appropriate consideration for safety and durability.
• Review site progress and highlight technical issues that may affect construction quality or project schedules.
• Support the timely resolution of electrical installation problems to minimize delays and rework.

Quality Control and Technical Inspections

• Develop and implement inspection and testing procedures for electrical works in accordance with the project quality plan.
• Review electrical shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Verify that proposed electrical materials and installation procedures meet approved project requirements.
• Guide electrical inspectors in applying consistent construction quality and compliance standards.
• Monitor inspection findings and coordinate the resolution of identified deficiencies.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, testing activities, and relevant technical observations.
• Support verification of completed installations against approved engineering documentation.

Testing, Commissioning and Energization

• Witness and verify testing and commissioning activities for electrical infrastructure systems.
• Monitor electrical energization activities in accordance with approved procedures and applicable safety requirements.
• Review relevant testing results and identify outstanding technical matters requiring resolution.
• Coordinate with contractors and engineering teams to address issues identified during commissioning.
• Support the preparation of punch lists for incomplete or non-conforming electrical works.
• Assist in compiling electrical testing records and final handover documentation.
• Verify that relevant inspection and commissioning information is available for project completion activities.

Authority Coordination and Utility Interfaces

• Coordinate with DEWA regarding electrical supply connections, inspections, and No Objection Certificate (NOC) approvals.
• Liaise with relevant authorities, utility providers, and service agencies on electrical infrastructure requirements.
• Follow up on authority-related matters affecting electrical installations and project progress.
• Participate in coordination meetings concerning u