Electrical Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for supervising, inspecting, and coordinating all electrical works associated with stormwater, irrigation, roads, and infrastructure projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with project specifications, authority requirements, quality standards, and HSE regulations throughout construction, testing, commissioning, and handover phases.

• Supervise and inspect all electrical works related to stormwater, irrigation, pumping stations, street lighting, power distribution, telecom networks, control systems, and associated infrastructure works.
• Review and provide comments on electrical shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, testing procedures, and as-built drawings.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and the requirements of DEWA, Etisalat, du, RTA, Dubai Municipality (DM), and other relevant authorities.
• Coordinate with contractors, utility agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient execution of electrical works.
• Monitor installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Participate in authority inspections, utility coordination meetings, and project progress reviews.
• Assist in the review of NOC drawings, authority submissions, utility diversion proposals, and approval processes.
• Monitor contractor performance, progress, and resource allocation against approved schedules.
• Identify and report technical issues and non-conformances and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with project QA/QC procedures and HSE requirements.
• Support the Resident Engineer in reviewing technical queries, design changes, variations, and contractual matters.
• Prepare inspection reports, progress updates, and technical recommendations.
• Coordinate with DEWA, Etisalat, du, RTA, DM, and other stakeholders for service connections, inspections, testing, energization, and final project handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction supervision of infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in stormwater, irrigation, roads, utilities, pumping stations, street lighting, and electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, utility coordination, testing and commissioning procedures.
• Experience working with utility and authority requirements within the UAE/GCC.
• Familiarity with international electrical standards, specifications, and construction practices.
• UAE/GCC experience is highly preferred.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.