Electrical Engineer - MEP Systems

Parsons; Sharjah; On-site; AED 156,240 - 245,520; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in MEP systems to join their team in Sharjah, UAE. The role demands at least 7 years of experience in road and infrastructure projects, focusing on electrical deliverables and project coordination.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and will be responsible for managing complex electrical assignments, ensuring compliance with project objectives and quality standards.

This position offers an opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects while fostering long-term professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience managing and supervising road projects, infrastructure works, and related electrical engineering activities.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design, construction supervision, project coordination, engineering deliverables, and infrastructure project procedures.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with third-party clients, consultants, contractors, local authorities, and internal project teams.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex electrical engineering assignments by applying engineering techniques and technical analysis.
• Prepare and manage electrical design deliverables during design and construction stages for projects.
• Support MEP systems delivery by coordinating electrical requirements with other engineering disciplines.

Skills

Electrical engineering

MEP systems

Electrical design review

Infrastructure works

Road projects

Construction supervision

Design deliverables

Engineering analysis

CAD software

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Role: Electrical Engineer - MEP Systems

Location: Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering

Experience: Minimum 7 years in road projects and infrastructure works

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: AED 14,000 - 22,000 (estimated, subject to confirmation). Gender: Any. Nationality: Any.

Role Context

The Electrical Engineer - MEP Systems supports the successful delivery of electrical design and construction activities across buildings, roads, infrastructure, and related MEP systems. The position helps ensure electrical deliverables meet contract requirements, project objectives, design standards, construction schedules, quality expectations, and stakeholder needs. By coordinating technical inputs, managing design interfaces, monitoring progress, and supporting project controls, the role contributes to safe, efficient, and well-integrated project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete complex electrical engineering assignments by applying engineering techniques, calculations, reviews, and technical analysis.
• Prepare, review, and manage electrical design deliverables during design and construction stages for building and infrastructure projects.
• Support MEP systems delivery by coordinating electrical requirements with other engineering disciplines and construction teams.
• Manage electrical deliverables to ensure compliance with contract documents, project objectives, design briefs, and approved standards.
• Coordinate project interactions among clients, consultants, contractors, local stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
• Integrate competing or conflicting project elements into planning and execution processes to keep project requirements moving smoothly.
• Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and attend public meetings when required to support client objectives.
• Support the Project Manager in preparing the Project Design Management Plan, Project Execution Plan, Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plan, and related project documents.
• Establish program requirements for assigned project areas and contribute to the development, implementation, and management of electrical engineering scope.
• Prepare project design briefs for team reference and technical coordination.
• Monitor third-party design consultant KPIs, design deliverables, technical submissions, and progress against the approved design brief.
• Work with project managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, plans, and delivery strategies for assigned project elements.
• Help ensure the project meets or exceeds goals established in budget, schedule, quality, and execution plans.
• Support the maintenance and timely processing of change orders linked to third-party design consultants.
• Promote technical and commercial excellence through effective use of quality assurance processes.
• Monitor and report progress of project design and construction activities, including milestones, risks, delays, and conditions affecting cost or schedule.
• Participate in weekly progress meetings, review project status, identify constraints, and support action item follow-up.
• Review electrical designs, calculations, layouts, shop drawings, technical submittals, and construction-related documentation as required.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve design interfaces, site issues, electrical conflicts, and authority-related requirements.
• Maintain clear engineering records, correspondence, reports, and project documentation.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with the role as assigned by project leadership.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing and supervising road projects, infrastructure works, and related electrical engineering activities.
• Experience delivering MEP systems for building projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design, construction supervision, project coordination, engineering deliverables, and infrastructure project procedures.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with third-party clients, consultants, contractors, local authorities, and internal project teams.
• Proven ability to perform in a management or coordination capacity within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Working knowledge of CAD and other PC software packages typically used in engineering and construction projects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for technical reporting, stakeholder coordination, meetings, and correspondence.
• Ability to review project requirements, identify conflicts, support solutions, and manage electrical work within budget and schedule expectations.
• Practical understanding of quality assurance, quality control, project execution planning, design management, and change order support.
• Organized, analytical, and able to handle multiple technical and coordination priorities under project deadlines.
• Strong commitment to professional engineering standards, safe project delivery, and collaborative problem solving.

Skills Set

• Electrical engineering
• MEP systems
• Electrical design review
• Infrastructure works
• Road projects
• Building electrical systems
• Construction supervision
• Design deliverables
• Engineering analysis
• CAD software
• Project coordination
• Client coordination
• Consultant coordination
• Contractor coordination
• Local authority coordination
• Design management plan
• Project execution plan
• QA-QC plan support
• Design briefs
• KPI monitoring
• Budget planning
• Schedule planning
• Change order support
• Technical reporting
• Progress meetings
• Cost and schedule monitoring
• Regulatory coordination
• Stakeholder management
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Technical documentation

Benefits / Why Join Us

This role offers a strong opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to support major building and infrastructure works in Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates while developing deeper experience in Civil Engineering project delivery. The position provides exposure to MEP coordination, design management, construction supervision, consultant performance monitoring, project planning, stakeholder engagement, and quality-driven engineering practices. It is a valuable fit for an electrical engineer seeking long-term growth, technical influence, and the opportunity to work on complex Parsons projects.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, and project delivery company supporting complex civil, transportation, urban development, building, and construction programs. In the United Arab Emirates, Parsons works with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities to deliver technically reliable and well-coordinated projects that support safe infrastructure, efficient mobility, and sustainable urban development.