Electrical Engineer (EV Charging Infrastructure)

Business Umbrella; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Engineer for operations and team management in Abu Dhabi. The role involves overseeing daily site activities for EV projects, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, 5-7 years of relevant experience with a focus on team supervision in the UAE, and must be fluent in Arabic and English. A UAE Driving License is also required for this position.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of electrical project experience including 2-3 years of direct team supervision in the UAE.
• Strong understanding of ADDC and local regulatory requirements.
• UAE Driving License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily on-site activities for EV charger and electrical infrastructure projects.
• Manage and guide teams of technicians, electricians, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with local authorities for necessary permits and inspections.

Skills

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in English

Leadership skills

Decision-making skills

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer Operations & Team Management

Location: Abu Dhabi UAE

Industry: EV Charging Infrastructure / Electrical Contracting / Engineering

Experience Required: 5-7 years (minimum 2 years in the UAE with proven team management experience)

Languages: Fluent Arabic and English (spoken and written) are mandatory

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for handling day-to-day site operations, leading technical teams and managing materials and resources efficiently. The candidate must have prior experience managing teams in the UAE and be fluent in Arabic and English to ensure smooth communication across stakeholders and authorities.

Key Responsibilities: Daily Operations & Site Execution

• Oversee daily on-site activities for EV charger and electrical infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate manpower tools and material delivery for uninterrupted execution.
• Ensure compliance with ADDC and other regulatory standards in Abu Dhabi.
• Conduct site visits and supervise installation works for safety and quality assurance.

Team Management (UAE Experience Required)

• Manage and guide teams of technicians, electricians, and subcontractors.
• Allocate daily tasks, resolve operational issues and ensure productivity.
• Maintain discipline and high performance among teams on-site.
• Report progress and any delays or issues to the management team.

Compliance & Material Oversight

• Handle coordination with local authorities (ADDC, ADM, etc.) for necessary permits and inspections.
• Understand BOQs and estimation basics to plan material requirements.
• Ensure all project documentation and reporting is complete and up to date.

Requirements

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 5-7 years of electrical project experience including 2-3 years of direct team supervision in the UAE.
• Strong understanding of ADDC and local regulatory requirements.
• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
• Strong leadership, coordination and decision-making skills.
• UAE Driving License is mandatory.