Electrical Engineer - Roads and Street Lighting

Parsons; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for roads and street lighting projects in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on design development, technical reviews, and construction coordination for infrastructure electrical systems, including LV/HV coordination with authorities.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years of UAE-related experience in road infrastructure, utility networks, and traffic signal engineering, with strong knowledge of RTA, DEWA, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience involving roads, infrastructure, utilities, and traffic signal engineering projects in the UAE.
• Experience coordinating engineering activities with government authorities (RTA, DEWA, Dubai Municipality).

Responsibilities

• Independently develop or supervise electrical engineering deliverables in accordance with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Define engineering problems, establish work scopes, and prepare budgets, schedules, and work plans.
• Perform electrical engineering calculations, technical evaluations, and detailed design analyses.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, procurement documents, design packages, installation documents, and technical reports.
• Provide technical direction to engineering teams during design development and project execution.
• Review electrical designs and drawings to confirm compliance with applicable standards and project requirements.
• Support other engineering disciplines with technical coordination and related project activities.

Skills

CAD software

Electrical design principles

Project coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Roads and Street Lighting Job Snapshot - Role: Electrical Engineer - Infrastructure - Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering - Experience: Minimum 10 years - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a background in roads, infrastructure, utilities, and street lighting projects to join its team in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will undertake electrical engineering assignments involving design development, technical reviews, engineering calculations, construction coordination, and authority approvals. The position requires practical experience with road infrastructure, utility networks, and traffic signal engineering, along with knowledge of UAE engineering standards and regulatory procedures. The role involves working with project teams, consultants, contractors, and government authorities to ensure that electrical engineering activities meet project requirements, technical specifications, and established schedules.

Job Details

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

What You 'll Be Doing

• Independently develop or supervise electrical engineering deliverables in accordance with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Define engineering problems, establish work scopes, and prepare associated budgets, schedules, and work plans.
• Perform electrical engineering calculations, technical evaluations, and detailed design analyses.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, procurement documentation, design packages, installation documents, and technical reports.
• Provide technical direction to engineering teams during design development and project execution.
• Review electrical designs and drawings to confirm compliance with applicable engineering standards and project requirements.
• Support other engineering disciplines with technical coordination and related project activities.

Road Infrastructure and Utilities Coordination

• Coordinate electrical engineering activities associated with road infrastructure, utility networks, and traffic signal systems.
• Apply relevant UAE authority requirements and engineering standards during design reviews and technical submissions.
• Review drawings and design documentation before submission to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for approval.
• Coordinate with contractors and RTA representatives to address technical comments and obtain the required approvals.
• Maintain accurate records of authority submissions, technical correspondence, and approval documentation.
• Coordinate with RTA contractors regarding the execution of low-voltage (LV) and high-voltage (HV) electrical works.
• Monitor contractor activities related to electrical infrastructure and utility coordination.
• Ensure that contractor responsibilities remain in place unless changes are authorized by the client.

Project Management and Technical Supervision

• Plan and monitor electrical engineering assignments to meet established project schedules and technical requirements.
• Provide engineering guidance to CAD designers, drafters, technical designers, and junior engineers.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables with project teams and other technical disciplines.
• Support the evaluation of technical proposals, procurement documents, and engineering submissions.
• Report progress on assigned engineering activities and identify matters requiring technical resolution.
• Participate in project teams and undertake lead engineering responsibilities on small to intermediate-sized projects when assigned.
• Supervise assigned engineering personnel where required and provide input on their performance.
• Maintain communication with clients, consultants, contractors, and relevant government authorities.
• Perform additional responsibilities related to the position as required.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience involving roads, infrastructure, utilities, and traffic signal engineering projects in the UAE.
• Experience working on infrastructure projects in Dubai is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering design principles and construction coordination requirements.
• Practical experience with road infrastructure and associated utility works.
• Familiarity with low-voltage and high-voltage electrical systems used in infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating engineering activities with government authorities, including RTA, DEWA, and Dubai Municipality.
• Thorough knowledge of RTA regulations, technical standards, review procedures, and approval requirements.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings and preparing documentation for authority submissions.
• Proven ability to undertake engineering management and supervisory responsibilities.

Technical and Professional Skills

• Working knowledge of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) applications and other engineering software packages.
• Ability to prepare and review technical calculations, design documentation, and engineering reports.
• Understanding of electrical infrastructure design and installation requirements.
• Knowledge of engineering procurement documentation and technical proposal evaluation.
• Ability to coordinate technical requirements across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong organizational skills for managing engineering documentation, schedules, and approval records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and local authorities.
• Capability to provide technical guidance and coordinate the work of engineering personnel.