Electrical Engineer

Al Jomaih Energy and Water; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Jomaih Energy and Water is looking for an Electrical Engineer for a greenfield CCGT project located near Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role involves full lifecycle engagement including design, construction, and operation of electrical facilities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 5–7 years of experience in power generation. Responsibilities include project planning, design analysis, construction oversight, and quality assurance. Strong communication and project management skills are essential to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to develop and review electrical engineering project plans.
• Review design documents prepared by the EPC contractor.
• Assist in selecting appropriate electrical equipment and materials.
• Oversee electrical construction activities ensuring compliance with design specifications.
• Implement and maintain quality control measures for electrical engineering components.
• Collaborate with project managers to manage and monitor electrical engineering budgets.
• Maintain accurate documentation of electrical engineering activities.
• Act as a liaison between the electrical engineering team and other stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Project management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Job description

Company Overview

Al Jomaih Energy & Water (AEW) headquartered in Saudi Arabia is a fast‑growing investor, lead developer, and operator of utility and infrastructure projects across KSA, GCC, Asia & North Africa. AEW is active in 6 GW of conventional and solar power plants and around 700,000 m³/day of water.

Founded in 2007 as a subsidiary of Al Jomaih Holding Company, a leading Saudi conglomerate, AEW focuses on sustainable progress in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond.

Our mission is to tackle new technologies, solve complex problems, and leverage expertise to unlock opportunities in the Power, Renewables & Water Sectors.

Role Profile: Electrical Engineer

This is a greenfield CCGT project with a net power capacity of 2400 MW, located about 50 km north‑east of Abu Dhabi city. The project will comprise the plant and associated Electrical Special Facilities (ESF). You will be engaged through the full lifecycle: design, engineering, construction and operation.

Location: Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Project Duration: 3 to 4 years

Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Collaborate with project teams to develop and review electrical engineering project plans, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
• Design Analysis: Review design documents prepared by the EPC contractor, attend design review meetings, and review special studies performed by third parties, providing comments.
• Equipment Selection & Sourcing: Assist in selecting appropriate electrical equipment and materials, and collaborate with procurement teams to source high‑quality, cost‑effective components.
• Construction Oversight: Oversee electrical construction activities, ensuring compliance with design specifications and quality standards, and address on‑site engineering issues.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality control measures for electrical engineering components and conduct regular inspections to verify compliance with industry standards.
• Budget & Cost Management: Collaborate with project managers and cost engineers to develop, manage and monitor electrical engineering budgets, ensuring projects stay within constraints.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date documentation of electrical engineering activities, prepare regular progress reports for project management.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between the electrical engineering team and other stakeholders, providing regular updates to senior management on progress and challenges.

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 knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices and standards.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.