Electrical Project Coordinator: Power Systems & Substations

AtkinsRéalis Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 335,000 - 580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Abu Dhabi seeks a Technical Coordinator - Electrical to support planning, coordination, and execution of electrical engineering activities for power generation and distribution projects. You will interface with engineering, project management, procurement, construction, and clients to ensure timely delivery and compliance with standards.

The role requires strong technical expertise, ability to manage multiple priorities, and commitment to safety, quality, and project performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience in electrical engineering or project coordination in power/energy/EPC.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, NFPA and local regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, ETAP and EPLAN.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical engineering activities across power projects from design through commissioning.
• Review and monitor electrical drawings, SLDs, load calculations and technical specs.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, vendors and internal stakeholders to meet project requirements.
• Track project schedules and support resolution of technical issues.
• Coordinate procurement for electrical equipment including transformers, switchgear, cables and protection systems.
• Monitor installation, testing and commissioning to ensure compliance with specs and standards.
• Facilitate technical discussions, design reviews and project coordination meetings.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations and company standards.
• Review submittals, method statements, inspection reports and vendor documentation.
• Support teams in preparing progress reports, risk assessments and project updates.
• Coordinate with QA/QC to achieve quality during execution.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving electrical system issues in construction and operation.
• Maintain project documentation and records throughout lifecycle.

Skills

Power systems

Substations

Switchgear

Transformers

Electrical distribution

AutoCAD

ETAP

EPLAN

Problem solving

Coordination

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

EPLAN

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Abu Dhabi seeks a Technical Coordinator - Electrical to support planning, coordination, and execution of electrical engineering activities for power generation and distribution projects. You will interface with engineering, project management, procurement, construction, and clients to ensure timely delivery and compliance with standards.

The role requires strong technical expertise, ability to manage multiple priorities, and commitment to safety, quality, and project performance.