Electrical Site Engineer

SD (Middle East) LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of airport logistics solutions is seeking an Electrical Site Engineer in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s/master’s degree in electrical engineering and at least 5 years of experience in electrical design and installation within the industrial automation sector. Responsibilities include supporting the site manager and guiding sub-contractors, along with contributing to project quality management. A hands-on understanding of tools like AutoCAD and REVIT is essential, along with strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in electrical design & installation in industrial automation.
• Hands-on PLC knowledge is an advantage.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Support site manager with electrical installation and maintenance.
• Guide sub-contractors with installation best practices.
• Analyze specification and design drawings for electrical installation.

Skills

Electrical design and installation practices

Effective interpersonal skills

Hands-on experience in AutoCAD

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's master's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

ePlan

Job description

Together we make the difference. We are a leading provider of innovative and high-performance solutions for airport logistics. Our portfolio includes products and solutions for baggage and cargo handling, high-end software for the digitalization of logistics processes as well as an extensive range of maintenance and services. Major customers include renowned airports and airlines around the globe.

Join our growing team as an Electrical Site Engineer based in Dubai, UAE, and play a vital role in shaping the future of smart airport logistics.

Responsibilities

• Support the site manager regarding electrical installation, commissioning and maintenance of equipment across various projects in the region.
• Guide and educate sub-contractors with installation best practices.
• Support the proposals department with input for upcoming projects and share previously learned lessons.
• Coordinate with the construction and Procurement departments to identify the tools and consumables required for the site execution.
• Analyze the specification and design drawings and other materials needed for the electrical installation as per the approved material submittals.
• Research, design, develop, and test electrical industrial control systems; create electrical design documents for parts, assemblies, and products.
• Be a technical project leader by taking full ownership of deliverables.
• Manage and ensure that all project quality procedures applicable to design are being followed, this enables all aspects of the project to be achieved towards meeting design needs and ultimate customer satisfaction.
• Develop knowledge of engineering-based CAD software to complete drawings.
• Preparation of work packages for the site installation teams.
• Monitoring and reporting of site progress.
• Supporting the quality team with inspections, closing out snag points and eventual handover to the client.
• Responsible for following occupational health, safety, security, environment and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in electrical design & installation practices in the Industrial automation domain, specifically in Baggage Handling or Material Handling Systems.
• Hands-on experience in AutoCAD, REVIT, and ePlan.
• Hands-on PLC knowledge is an advantage.
• Ability to read, understand, and evaluate electrical schematics to identify errors or potential improvements.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design and installation practices.
• Effective interpersonal skills, ability to engage internal & external stakeholders, and good to have worked in multiple cultural areas.
• Be willing to work on projects outside of UAE.
• Fluent in English, Arabic, or other languages would be an advantage.