Electrical Engineer

KEO Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

KEO Group is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join our Abu Dhabi team. The role focuses on supervising electrical design, installation, and commissioning, ensuring compliance with codes and project specifications.

The successful candidate will have 12 years of UAE-building/apartment project experience and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. The position emphasizes site supervision, safety, and technical collaboration with the construction team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 12 years of work experience required.
• Experience on building/apartment projects in the UAE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of electrical systems to meet high-quality standards and local regulations.
• Ensure adherence to Abu Dhabi electrical codes, standards, and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and approve electrical shop drawings and submittals from contractors and subcontractors.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress and ensure compliance with designs and plans.
• Inspect and test electrical installations at various construction stages for safety and functionality.
• Identify and resolve electrical issues or defects in collaboration with contractors.
• Maintain thorough records of inspections, tests, and non-conformances for tracking and quality control.
• Promote and enforce safety standards on-site for all electrical work.

Skills

Electrical design

Site supervision

Regulatory compliance

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Electrical Engineer to join our team based in Abu Dhabi.

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for providing on-site supervision and technical support for all electrical engineering aspects of the project. This includes ensuring compliance with all relevant codes, standards, and contract specifications.

We envisage success in this role to include;

• Oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of electrical systems for the project, ensuring all work meets high-quality standards and complies with local regulatory requirements.


• Ensure strict adherence to Abu Dhabi’s electrical codes, standards, and regulations throughout the project's lifecycle.


• Review and approve electrical shop drawings and material submittals from contractors and subcontractors, ensuring they align with project specifications and quality requirements.


• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor electrical work progress, ensuring compliance with approved designs, timelines, and plans.


• Inspect and test electrical installations at various stages of construction, ensuring safety and functionality.


• Identify, investigate, and resolve any electrical-related issues or defects during construction, collaborating with contractors to address and rectify deficiencies.


• Maintain thorough records of all electrical inspections, tests, and non-conformances, ensuring detailed project tracking, quality control, and future reference.


• Enforce safety standards for all electrical work on-site, conducting regular safety inspections, addressing potential hazards, and promoting a safe working environment for all personnel.


• Provide technical support and guidance to the construction team on electrical matters, including responding to technical queries, resolving design conflicts, and assisting in interpreting electrical drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 12 years of work experience partnered with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Experience gained from working on building/ Apartments projects in the UAE is being looked for.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety, and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.