Electrical Engineer - Infrastructure Works

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 290,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Retirement savings support

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking an Electrical Engineer to supervise infrastructure electrical works in Dubai, overseeing street lighting, feeders, LV networks, and coordination with DEWA for approvals. You will ensure compliance with designs, specifications, and local regulations while guiding multi-disciplinary teams on site.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with electrical systems in road and bridge projects, excellent coordination skills, and a proactive approach to safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of UAE experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience supervising electrical systems on major infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical construction activities for roads, bridges, underpasses, and related infrastructure.
• Monitor installation of street lighting, feeder pillars and low_voltage networks.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specs, and UAE authority regulations.
• Develop inspection and testing procedures per the project quality plan.
• Review shop drawings and coordinate with structural, civil, utility and mechanical teams.
• Witness testing, commissioning, energization, and acceptance of electrical systems.
• Prepare progress reports and highlight approvals or interface risks.

Skills

Electrical construction supervision

Roads and bridges electrical works

Infrastructure engineering

DEWA coordination

NOC approvals

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Infrastructure Works

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Electrical‑Electronics Engineering

Experience: Minimum 8 years of UAE experience

Job Type: Full‑time

Salary: 18,000 – 26,000 AED (estimated – confirm with employer)

Overview

Electrical Engineer – Infrastructure Works in Dubai is a Civil Engineering hiring opportunity for a qualified professional with extensive experience supervising electrical installations across roads, bridges, underpasses, and associated infrastructure. The role requires strong knowledge of UAE authority procedures, DEWA coordination, street lighting, feeder pillars, low‑voltage cable networks, lighting controls, testing, commissioning, and multidisciplinary construction interfaces. The engineer will oversee site‑based electrical activities and ensure that all installations meet approved designs, project specifications, quality procedures, and local authority requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical construction activities for roads, bridges, underpasses, and associated infrastructure.
• Monitor the installation of street lighting, feeder pillars, low‑voltage cable networks, lighting control systems, and architectural lighting.
• Verify that electrical works comply with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and UAE authority regulations.
• Develop and apply inspection and testing procedures in accordance with the project quality plan.
• Review electrical shop drawings and confirm coordination with structural, civil, utility, and mechanical disciplines.
• Evaluate material submittals, technical data sheets, samples, and manufacturer documentation before approval.
• Review method statements and inspection and test plans for electrical construction activities.
• Witness testing, commissioning, energization, and functional verification of electrical systems.
• Confirm that test results comply with project specifications and authority acceptance requirements.
• Oversee the integration of electrical systems with bridge structural components and infrastructure elements.
• Coordinate embedded conduits, cable routes, sleeves, supports, access points, and service corridors before related civil works proceed.
• Liaise with DEWA regarding supply connections, technical inspections, energization, and no‑objection certificate approvals.
• Coordinate with government authorities, utility providers, and service agencies to obtain timely approvals.
• Participate in meetings addressing utility diversions, protection works, service connections, and construction interfaces.
• Work closely with civil, structural, and mechanical teams to coordinate electrical installation requirements.
• Ensure electrical activities follow the approved construction sequence and align with civil and structural schedules.
• Communicate with the design office regarding technical queries, design clarifications, material reviews, and modifications.
• Review contractor submissions and provide clear technical comments within the required review period.
• Maintain updated inspection records, test results, progress information, and approval documentation.
• Prepare technical input for daily and weekly progress reports.
• Highlight delayed approvals, interface conflicts, technical risks, and potential programme impacts.
• Support the preparation and closure of punch lists for incomplete or non‑compliant electrical works.
• Assist with as‑built drawings, testing records, operation manuals, authority approvals, and final handover documents.
• Guide electrical inspectors and maintain consistent inspection standards across work locations.
• Identify emerging technical issues and recommend practical solutions before they result in delay or rework.
• Issue site observations or non‑conformance reports when installations do not meet approved requirements.
• Follow up corrective actions and confirm satisfactory closure before acceptance.
• Promote safety awareness and verify compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Attend in‑person Day1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor of Engineering or Master of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in the UAE.
• Strong experience supervising electrical systems on roads, bridges, underpasses, highways, or major infrastructure projects.
• Essential knowledge of UAE authority procedures, technical standards, approval processes, and regulations.
• Practical experience coordinating with DEWA and other utility or government authorities.
• Strong knowledge of street lighting, feeder pillars, low‑voltage distribution, lighting controls, and architectural lighting.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and inspection and test plans.
• Familiarity with electrical testing, commissioning, energization, and project handover procedures.
• Ability to interpret single‑line diagrams, cable schedules, technical specifications, and construction drawings.
• Understanding of electrical interfaces with bridge structures, roads, utilities, drainage, and civil works.
• Experience supervising inspectors and coordinating multidisciplinary site personnel.
• Strong quality control knowledge, including non‑conformance management and corrective action tracking.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to explain technical matters clearly to clients, contractors, authorities, and project teams.
• Strong planning and problem‑solving capability in active construction environments.
• Ability to manage multiple inspections, technical reviews, and authority actions concurrently.
• Commitment to safe working practices, technical accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Skills Set

• Electrical construction supervision
• Roads and bridges electrical works
• Infrastructure engineering
• Street lighting
• Feeder pillars
• Low‑voltage cable networks
• Lighting control systems
• Architectural lighting
• Electrical shop drawings
• Material submittals
• Method statements
• Inspection and test plans
• Testing and commissioning
• Electrical energization
• DEWA coordination
• NOC approvals
• UAE authority procedures
• Utility coordination
• Cable routing
• Single‑line diagrams
• Electrical quality control
• Non‑conformance reports
• Corrective action management
• Punch list preparation
• As‑built drawings
• Handover documentation
• Cross‑discipline coordination
• Construction sequencing
• Progress reporting
• HSE compliance

Benefits

Depending on employment status and company policy, eligible employees may receive medical coverage, disability insurance, life insurance, paid leave, professional development, wellbeing support, employee assistance services, business travel insurance, recognition programmes, retirement savings support, and other employment benefits.