ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Electrical Engineer responsible for overseeing and managing electrical engineering aspects of energy and water projects. The role focuses on project planning, design review, equipment selection, construction oversight, and quality assurance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5-7 years of experience in related projects. Excellent project management and communication skills are essential. This is a key position contributing to high-quality project delivery.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of proven experience as an Electrical Engineer in power generation or EPC projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is desirable.
• Strong understanding of international standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage electrical engineering aspects of energy and water projects.
• Collaborate with project teams on project plans and schedules.
• Review electrical design documents and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Assist in selecting suitable electrical equipment and materials.
• Oversee construction activities to ensure quality standards.
• Implement quality control measures and conduct inspections.
• Work with project managers on budgeting and cost control.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and management.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Project management

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for overseeing and managing all electrical engineering aspects of energy and water projects. This role supports planning design and construction activities ensuring compliance with project specifications industry standards and HSSE requirements while contributing to safe timely and high-quality project delivery.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Project Planning & Coordination

• Collaborate with project teams to develop and review electrical engineering project plans.
• Ensure all electrical engineering activities align with project objectives schedules and technical requirements.

Design Review & Technical Assurance

• Review electrical design documents prepared by the EPC contractor and participate in design review meetings.
• Evaluate third‑party special studies and provide comments and recommendations.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet project specifications standards and regulatory requirements.

Equipment Selection & Procurement Support

• Assist in identifying and selecting suitable electrical equipment and materials based on project needs.
• Coordinate with procurement teams to source high‑quality cost‑effective components.

Construction Oversight

• Oversee electrical construction activities to ensure compliance with approved designs and quality standards.
• Work closely with construction teams to resolve on‑site technical issues and engineering challenges.

Quality Assurance

• Implement and maintain quality control measures for electrical systems and components.
• Conduct inspections to verify adherence to industry standards and project specifications.

Cost & Budget Control

• Work with project managers and cost engineers to prepare and manage electrical engineering budgets.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure electrical activities remain within approved cost limits.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of electrical engineering activities design changes and site issues.
• Prepare regular progress reports highlighting risks issues accomplishments and upcoming activities.

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the liaison between electrical engineering project management EPC teams and other stakeholders.
• Provide timely updates to senior management on progress challenges and key observations.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 5‑7 years of proven experience as an Electrical Engineer in power generation (CCGT) or EPC projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is desirable.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles practices and international standards.
• Excellent project management coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams.

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