Electrical Engineer - Infrastructure and Roads - AECOM - Dubai, UAE

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 267,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development programs

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai is seeking an Electrical Engineer for infrastructure and roads projects. This role involves supervising electrical installations, ensuring compliance with DEWA regulations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for successful project integration.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering and 3 to 5 years of relevant UAE experience. You will work in a dynamic environment contributing to high-profile projects while accessing competitive benefits and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of UAE experience in infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Strong understanding of DEWA regulations and electrical authority approvals.
• Experience in roads, bridges, and public realm electrical systems.
• Knowledge of commissioning and electrical safety procedures.
• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical installation works for roads, bridges, underpasses, and infrastructure projects.
• Oversee street lighting systems, feeder pillars, LV cable networks, and architectural lighting installations.
• Ensure all electrical works comply with approved drawings, specifications, and authority regulations.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and inspection test plans.
• Witness testing, commissioning, and energisation activities while verifying safety compliance.
• Coordinate with DEWA for supply connections, inspections, and NOC approvals.
• Liaise with utility authorities and service providers to resolve technical interface issues.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, and mechanical teams for seamless infrastructure integration.
• Maintain inspection records, progress reports, and punch lists for project handover.
• Guide electrical inspectors and promote HSE standards across construction sites.

Skills

Electrical construction supervision

Infrastructure lighting and LV systems

Authority coordination and NOC processing

Technical documentation and reporting

Testing and commissioning oversight

Quality assurance and site inspections

Cross-disciplinary coordination

HSE compliance monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

Electrical Engineer - Infrastructure and Roads at AECOM Dubai supports large-scale transportation and urban infrastructure projects across the UAE. This role focuses on construction supervision, quality control, and coordination of electrical systems including street lighting, LV networks, and utility integration in compliance with DEWA and local authority standards.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Engineering
• Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
• Salary: 18,000–24,000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical installation works for roads, bridges, underpasses, and associated infrastructure projects.
• Oversee street lighting systems, feeder pillars, LV cable networks, and architectural lighting installations.
• Ensure all electrical works comply with approved drawings, specifications, and authority regulations.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and inspection test plans.
• Witness testing, commissioning, and energisation activities while verifying safety compliance.
• Coordinate with DEWA for supply connections, inspections, and NOC approvals.
• Liaise with utility authorities and service providers to resolve technical interface issues.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, and mechanical teams for seamless infrastructure integration.
• Maintain inspection records, progress reports, and punch lists for project handover.
• Guide electrical inspectors and promote HSE standards across construction sites.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of UAE experience in infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Strong understanding of DEWA regulations and electrical authority approvals.
• Experience in roads, bridges, and public realm electrical systems.
• Knowledge of commissioning and electrical safety procedures.
• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering activities.

Skills Set

• Electrical construction supervision.
• Infrastructure lighting and LV systems.
• Authority coordination and NOC processing.
• Technical documentation and reporting.
• Testing and commissioning oversight.
• Quality assurance and site inspections.
• Cross-disciplinary coordination.
• HSE compliance monitoring.

Why Join Us

• Contribute to high-profile transportation and infrastructure projects in Dubai.
• Work with a globally recognized engineering consultancy.
• Access advanced technical systems and engineering expertise.
• Develop professionally within structured career growth programs.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Collaborative and inclusive multinational project environment.

About the Company

AECOM Middle East is a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy based in Dubai, delivering innovative, sustainable project solutions across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy. With global expertise and strong local presence, AECOM helps clients build smarter cities and resilient communities across the GCC and beyond.