Electrical Inspector

Parsons; Sharjah; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Sharjah, UAE is seeking an Electrical Inspector - Roads & Infrastructure to conduct daily site inspections of electrical works, verify compliance with drawings and authority requirements, and document results.

You will review shop drawings, monitor street lighting installations, perform tests, and ensure safety and quality in road corridor projects in coordination with the Resident Engineer and contractors. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as Electrical Inspector on roads/infrastructure.
• Diploma or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of street lighting and LV distribution systems.
• Familiar with IEC/BS and local authority regulations (SEWA, SRTA, Sharjah Municipality).
• Ability to read electrical drawings and single-line diagrams.
• Experience with electrical testing, commissioning, and cable installations.
• Proficient in English communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily site inspections of electrical works for roads and infrastructure.
• Review and comment on shop drawings, submittals, ITPs, and as-built drawings.
• Monitor installation of street lighting poles, luminaires, and cabling.
• Witness and record insulation resistance, continuity, and earth tests.
• Conduct functional tests for street lighting circuits and controls.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, IEC/BS standards, and local regulations.
• Issue NCRs and track corrective actions; coordinate with site team and stakeholders.
• Prepare daily/weekly inspection and progress reports.
• Support in monitoring progress and identifying delays or risks.
• Assist in handover, snag lists, and final acceptance of electrical works.

Skills

Electrical inspection

Roads & infrastructure

Reading drawings & diagrams

Electrical testing & commissioning

English communication

MS Office

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Job Description: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Electrical Inspector - Roads & Infrastructure to join our team!

Location: Sharjah, UAE

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform daily site inspections of electrical works for roads and infrastructure (street lighting, LV networks, feeders, and associated control systems) to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and authority requirements.
• Review and comment on electrical shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, ITPs, and as-built drawings for conformance with project and local authority standards (SEWA, SRTA, Sharjah Municipality, etc.).
• Monitor installation of: Street lighting poles, luminaires, control panels, feeder pillars, and associated cabling.
• LV distribution networks, earthing and bonding systems, and protective devices.
• Infrastructure-related electrical systems such as signage lighting, tunnel/underpass lighting, and ancillary power supplies.
• Witness and record electrical testing and commissioning activities, including: Insulation resistance tests, continuity tests, earth resistance tests.
• Functional tests for street lighting circuits, controls, timers, photocells, and protection relays.
• Verify that construction works comply with project specifications, IEC/BS standards, and the applicable Dubai authority regulations and safety codes.
• Check and monitor contractor adherence to quality control procedures and project ITPs; issue inspection requests, non-conformance reports (NCR), and corrective action requests as needed.
• Coordinate and liaise with the site supervision team, contractor's staff, and relevant stakeholders to resolve technical issues related to electrical works.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, test results, progress, and quality issues; prepare daily/weekly inspection and progress reports.
• Support the Resident Engineer/Assistant Resident Engineer / Electrical Engineer in monitoring electrical works progress against the program and identify delays or potential risks.
• Ensure that electrical installations are executed with proper temporary and permanent safety measures in place, including trench safety, cable protection, and proper isolation and tagging.
• Assist in reviewing and verifying quantities, measurements, and as-built data relevant to electrical works for payment certification and project close-out.
• Provide technical input during handover of electrical systems, preparation of snag lists, and follow-up on rectification and final acceptance.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as an Electrical Inspector or similar role on roads and infrastructure projects, preferably in the UAE or GCC.
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• Strong knowledge of: Street lighting and LV distribution systems for roads and infrastructure.
• Standards and codes such as IEC/BS and applicable local authority regulations (SEWA, SRTA, Sharjah Municipality).
• Proven experience in site inspection, quality control, and supervision of electrical works in large-scale civil/infra projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, cable routing layouts, and coordination drawings.
• Practical experience with electrical testing, commissioning procedures, and inspection of cable laying, jointing, termination, and panel installations.
• Solid understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements related to electrical works in road corridors and infrastructure projects.
• Good communication skills in English (written and verbal) for coordination, and interface with contractors.
• Competent in using standard office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Previous experience on major infrastructure projects in Dubai or Sharjah.
• Working knowledge of: Preferable Sharjah specific authority procedures and approval processes.
• Local regulations for utility corridors, road lighting, and traffic-related electrical systems.
• Familiarity with QA/QC and construction management software or digital inspection/reporting systems.
• Good coordination skills with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural & utilities).

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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