Electrical Engineer

Aljomaih Energy and Water Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Jomaih Energy & Water (AEW) seeks an Electrical Engineer for a greenfield CCGT project near Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role covers planning, design, procurement support, construction oversight, and QA across electrical systems for a 2.4 GW plant.

The successful candidate will lead multi-disciplinary collaboration, ensure compliance with standards, and deliver detailed documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Project Planning: develop and review electrical engineering project plans and align with objectives and timelines.
• Design Analysis: review design documents from EPC contractor and third parties; attend design review meetings.
• Equipment Selection and Sourcing: assist in selecting electrical equipment and collaborating with procurement.
• Construction Oversight: supervise electrical construction to ensure compliance with specifications and quality.
• Quality Assurance: implement quality control measures and conduct regular inspections.
• Budget and Cost Management: work with project managers to develop and monitor budgets.
• Documentation and Reporting: maintain up-to-date records and prepare progress reports.
• Stakeholder Communication: liaise with other teams and provide updates to management.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Al Jomaih Energy & Water (AEW) headquartered in Saudi Arabia, is a fast-growing investor, lead developer, and operator of utility and infrastructure projects in various geographical markets such as KSA, GCC, Asia & North Africa, with investments in 6 GW of Conventional and Solar power plants, and around 700,000 m3/day of water.

AEW was established in 2007, as a subsidiary of Al Jomaih Holding Company, a leading Saudi conglomerate with a legacy spanning over 80 years, focused on enabling sustainable, social, and economic progress in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond.

At AEW, our mission is to tackle new technologies, solve complex problems, and leverage our expertise to unlock opportunities in the Power, Renewables & Water Sectors, while driving impact for our stakeholders across the value chain.

Role Profile

Electrical Engineer

This is a greenfield CCGT project to be constructed with a net power capacity of 2400 MW, together with its ancillary equipment, associated infrastructure and facilities. The Project comprises the Plant and associated Electrical Special Facilities (ESF). The Plant will be located inland at a site situated approximately 50 km north-east of the City of Abu Dhabi.

Location

Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Project Duration

3 to 4 years

Reporting Structure

Project Manager

Overview

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for overseeing and managing various electrical engineering aspects of energy and water projects. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the planning, design, and construction phases, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and project specifications.

Your Job Functions (Duties & Responsibilities)

Project Planning

• Collaborate with project teams to develop and review electrical engineering project plans
• Ensure alignment of electrical engineering activities with project objectives and timelines

Design Analysis

• Review the designs documents prepared by EPC contractor and provide comments. Attend design review meetings
• Review the special studies performed by third party and provide comment

Equipment Selection and Sourcing

• Assist in selection of appropriate electrical equipment and materials based on project requirements
• Collaborate with procurement teams to source high-quality and cost-effective components

Construction Oversight

• Oversee electrical construction activities to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards
• Collaborate with construction teams to address and resolve on-site engineering issues

Quality Assurance

• Implement and maintain quality control measures for electrical engineering components
• Conduct regular inspections to verify compliance with industry standards

Budget and Cost Management

• Collaborate with project managers and cost engineers to develop and manage electrical engineering budgets
• Monitor and control costs to ensure projects stay within budget constraints

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of electrical engineering activities
• Prepare regular progress reports and documentation for project management

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as a liaison between the electrical engineering team and other project stakeholders
• Provide regular updates to senior management on electrical engineering progress and challenges

Requirements

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