Electrical Site Engineer

ALEC Holdings; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

ALEC Holdings is seeking an Electrical Site Engineer in Abu Dhabi to coordinate electrical works, inspect installations, and manage subcontractors across project sites. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and strong knowledge of drawings, SLDs, and QA/QC norms.

Key duties include coordinating installation activities, ensuring compliance with design and safety standards, and contributing to handover documentation and lookahead planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with relevant site experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Familiarity with method statements, inspections, and quality documentation.
• Awareness of local electrical standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams and electrical subcontractors.
• Good attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Awareness of electrical safety practices and LOTO procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Exposure to BIM tools, AutoCAD, and document control platforms.
• Understanding of electrical testing, commissioning, and handover procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings, SLDs, and method statements to ensure clarity and feasibility of planned works.
• Coordinate electrical installation activities with subcontractors, consultants, and main project teams.
• Conduct regular site inspections and raise work inspection requests for electrical works to QA/QC.
• Track and report progress on assigned electrical activities to leadership.
• Liaise with QA/QC to address inspection comments, non-conformances, and closeout actions.
• Ensure electrical works are executed in line with design specifications and approved documentation.
• Support the implementation of electrical safety procedures and monitor compliance within work areas.
• Assist in compiling red-line electrical drawings and as-built documentation.
• Participate in short-term lookahead planning and MEP interface coordination.
• Apply technical expertise to deliver high-quality outcomes within your area.

Skills

Electrical coordination

QA/QC

Documentation

Electrical safety

Handover procedures

Testing & commissioning

Site inspections

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM tools

Document control platforms

MS Office

Job description

Are you a proactive Electrical Site Engineer with strong technical and operational MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) construction experience, capable of coordinating electrical site activities within a defined section of works, managing electrical subcontractors, and ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality project delivery in line with project specifications, drawings, program requirements, and QA/QC standards?

Who Are We?

ALEC Holdings PJSC, part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a leading GCC construction group with over two decades of success delivering some of the region’s most complex and high-profile projects. As a proudly publicly listed company, ALEC continues to raise the bar for quality, innovation, and excellence in construction, driving iconic developments that shape skylines across the Middle East.

In the UAE, ALEC has delivered many of the nation’s most iconic developments, operating as a fully integrated contractor through specialist business units that provide end-to-end construction solutions. ALEC provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and shared services that support the performance and growth of all businesses within the Group. From governance, finance, and talent to innovation, digital systems, and sustainability, the Head Office acts as the central hub that enables each business unit to deliver with confidence, consistency, and excellence across the construction and engineering value chain.

Why Join Us?

As a Site Electrical Engineer based at ALEC, you’ll play a vital role in enabling our diverse businesses to succeed. From strategy and governance to enabling services and shared expertise, you’ll help shape the operational backbone that empowers our teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients across the region. At ALEC, we’re about more than just building iconic structures, we’re about building exceptional careers. As a trusted partner to some of the region’s most ambitious projects, we value innovation, operational excellence, and our people. Join us to drive electrical engineering excellence that directly shapes our project success, from flawless installations to seamless testing and handover.

About Your Team

Our Site Electrical Engineering team is dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, and program‑compliant electrical installation, testing, and finishing works across complex, multi‑floor construction projects. Working closely with project leadership, consultants, subcontractors, and MEP teams, we ensure seamless coordination from rough‑in stages through to final energization, testing, commissioning, and client handover. Through strong technical knowledge, proactive coordination, and a safety‑first mindset, our team drives efficient execution, resolves on‑site challenges, and ensures every electrical system operates in line with design intent, QA/QC standards, and project milestones.

Your Role

• Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams (SLDs), and method statements to ensure clarity and feasibility of planned works.
• Coordinate electrical installation activities with subcontractors, consultants, and main project teams.
• Conduct regular site inspections and raise work inspection requests for electrical works to QA/QC.
• Track and report progress on assigned electrical activities to leadership.
• Liaise with QA/QC to address inspection comments, non-conformances, and closeout actions.
• Ensure electrical works are executed in line with design specifications and approved documentation.
• Support the implementation of electrical safety procedures and monitor compliance within work areas.
• Assist in compiling red‑line electrical drawings and as‑built documentation.
• Participate in short‑term lookahead planning and MEP interface coordination.
• Apply technical expertise and discipline‑specific electrical knowledge to deliver high‑quality outcomes within your area of specialization.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties and/or responsibilities as required by management to meet the needs of the business.

Focus Areas

• Electrical Coordination & Technical Delivery
• Quality Compliance & Testing Support
• Stakeholder Interface & Site Execution Oversight

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Strong understanding of electrical technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Familiarity with method statements, inspections, and quality documentation.
• Awareness of local electrical standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams and electrical subcontractors.
• Good attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Awareness of electrical safety practices and lock‑out/tag‑out (LOTO) procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Exposure to BIM tools, AutoCAD, and document control platforms.
• Understanding of electrical testing, commissioning, and handover procedures.

What We Offer

• The chance to contribute to some of the UAE’s most iconic projects.
• A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

Ready to keep the business connected, powered, and running at its best? If you’re inspired by what you’ve read and believe you’re the right fit, we’d love to hear from you. Join ALEC Holdings and play a pivotal role in shaping a high‑performing team that drives our success.