Electrical Engineer - Roads and Street Lighting

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Dubai is seeking an Electrical Engineer to coordinate electrical and MEP construction activities for road and LED street lighting projects on-site. The role requires deep coordination with utilities, authorities, and engineering teams to ensure compliance with DEWA and local standards.

The candidate will review shop drawings, manage material approvals, inspections, and commissioning, while maintaining progress against approved drawings and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum eight years of relevant professional experience.
• At least eight years of experience managing construction and supervising infrastructure projects involving roads and LED street lighting systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical infrastructure construction and MEP coordination.
• Experience dealing with government authorities, including DEWA, RTA, and Dubai Municipality.
• Thorough understanding of DEWA regulations and applicable technical standards.
• Ability to review contractor shop drawings and engineering submissions.
• Experience coordinating material approvals, site inspections, and commissioning requirements.
• Working knowledge of CAD and computer software used in engineering and construction.
• Proven capability to undertake construction management and supervision responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish productive working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical infrastructure and MEP construction activities.
• Supervise LED street lighting and related infrastructure works.
• Monitor construction against drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer on coordination matters.
• Liaise with structural, utility, and materials engineers to resolve interfaces.
• Support commissioning and final approvals and documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

MEP coordination

Construction supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Engineering software

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Electrical Engineer - Roads and Street Lighting Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Electrical Engineering Experience: Minimum 8 years Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Electrical Engineering Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

Role Context

The Electrical Engineer will coordinate electrical and MEP construction activities under the direction of the Assistant Resident Engineer or Resident Engineer. The position requires regular interaction with structural engineers, utility engineers, materials engineers, surveyors, construction inspectors, contractors, and authority representatives. The engineer will help maintain construction progress by monitoring technical submissions, coordinating inspections, reviewing material approvals, and addressing issues affecting the installation and commissioning of electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Infrastructure and MEP Supervision - Coordinate construction activities involving electrical infrastructure and associated MEP systems.


• Supervise assigned infrastructure works, including LED street lighting installations.


• Monitor construction activities against approved engineering drawings and technical specifications.


• Work with the Resident Engineer to address construction coordination matters.


• Liaise with structural, utility, and materials engineers to resolve technical interfaces.


• Support the timely completion of electrical and MEP construction requirements.


• Identify installation issues requiring technical clarification or engineering review.

Utility Authority Coordination

• Coordinate with utility agency representatives and contractors regarding construction approvals.


• Liaise with relevant authorities concerning proposed design changes.


• Monitor compliance with DEWA regulations and technical standards.


• Coordinate with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Municipality (DM), and other applicable agencies.


• Follow up on outstanding technical submissions and approval requirements.


• Support the completion of inspections and documentation required for final No Objection Certificates (NOCs).


• Maintain effective communication with clients, consultants, contractors, and authority representatives.

Shop Drawing Review and Technical Documentation

• Review contractor MEP shop drawings and approve submissions where delegated by the Resident Engineer.


• Check technical documentation for consistency with approved engineering requirements.


• Coordinate design clarifications with relevant engineering disciplines.


• Review proposed modifications affecting electrical and utility installations.


• Examine as-built utility drawings in coordination with construction inspectors and surveyors.


• Support accurate recording of approved construction changes.


• Use CAD applications and engineering software to review technical drawings and supporting information.

Materials Approval and Construction Coordination

• Monitor contractor material submissions and approval progress.


• Review updates to material schedules and identify potential impacts on construction activities.


• Coordinate outstanding material approvals with the Materials Engineer and relevant project personnel.


• Follow up on technical documentation required for material acceptance.


• Monitor material-related issues that could delay installation activities.


• Communicate approval concerns to the Resident Engineer and construction team.

Construction Inspection and Measurement Verification

• Monitor contractor inspection requests and coordinate the required technical reviews.


• Oversee inspection and testing activities relevant to electrical and MEP installations.


• Coordinate surveying requirements with site inspection teams.


• Verify measurements recorded by construction inspectors and land surveyors.


• Identify discrepancies in measurement information and refer technical issues for resolution.


• Monitor completion of required inspections and supporting documentation.

Testing, Commissioning and Final Approvals

• Coordinate inspections and testing required for commissioning electrical and MEP installations.


• Monitor completion of material reconciliation activities.


• Review outstanding testing requirements and associated technical records.


• Coordinate with contractors and utility authorities regarding commissioning approvals.


• Follow up on documentation required to obtain final NOCs.


• Assist the Resident Engineer in verifying completion of assigned MEP works.


• Support review of final as-built utility drawings and commissioning documentation.

Engineering Meetings and Reporting

• Participate in MEP coordination meetings with contractors and project engineering personnel.


• Prepare meeting minutes recording technical discussions and agreed actions.


• Monitor outstanding coordination matters and follow up with responsible parties.


• Communicate construction issues and approval concerns to the Assistant Resident Engineer or Resident Engineer.


• Maintain clear correspondence with clients, consultants, contractors, and utility representatives.


• Support technical reporting and documentation throughout construction activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.


• Minimum eight years of relevant professional experience.


• At least eight years of experience managing construction and supervising infrastructure projects involving roads and LED street lighting systems.


• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical infrastructure construction and MEP coordination.


• Experience dealing with government authorities, including DEWA, RTA, and Dubai Municipality.


• Thorough understanding of DEWA regulations and applicable technical standards.


• Ability to review contractor shop drawings and engineering submissions.


• Experience coordinating material approvals, site inspections, and commissioning requirements.


• Working knowledge of CAD and computer software used in engineering and construction.


• Proven capability to undertake construction management and supervision responsibilities.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to establish productive working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and local authorities.

Professional Registration

Professional Engineer registration may be required depending on applicable project requirements.

Technical Skills

Electrical Infrastructure Supervision Practical experience supervising electrical construction activities, particularly LED street lighting installations and associated road infrastructure systems. DEWA Technical Compliance Strong understanding of DEWA regulations, electrical construction standards, and relevant utility approval requirements. MEP Construction Coordination Ability to coordinate electrical and MEP works with structural engineers, utility engineers, materials engineers, surveyors, and construction teams. CAD and Engineering Drawings Working knowledge of CAD applications and the ability to interpret technical drawings, contractor shop drawings, and as-built utility documentation. Materials and Inspection Management Experience monitoring material submissions, inspection requests, testing activities, and construction measurement verification. Authority Approvals and Commissioning Knowledge of utility authority coordination, commissioning procedures, and documentation required for final NOC approvals. Construction Communication Ability to organize technical discussions, prepare meeting records, coordinate contractor responses, and report construction issues to senior engineering personnel.

Project Contribution

The Electrical Engineer will support the coordinated delivery of electrical infrastructure by monitoring construction requirements, technical approvals, and commissioning activities. Effective coordination between contractors, utility authorities, and engineering teams is essential to prevent delays and ensure that electrical installations meet approved project requirements. Through shop drawing reviews, material approval monitoring, site inspections, and commissioning coordination, the successful candidate will contribute to construction quality and the timely completion of assigned infrastructure works.

Professional Opportunities

This position offers involvement in road infrastructure and LED street lighting construction projects in Dubai. The role provides exposure to multidisciplinary engineering coordination, construction supervision, utility authority procedures, and technical commissioning requirements. Parsons supports professional collaboration and development across its infrastructure engineering teams.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation provides engineering, infrastructure, and construction management services across transportation, utilities, and major development sectors. Its multidisciplinary teams support engineering design, construction supervision, technical coordination, and infrastructure project delivery in the United Arab Emirates and throughout the Middle East.