Electrical Site Engineer

Arigo HR Solutions; Sharjah; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Arigo HR Solutions seeks an experienced Electrical Site Engineer in Sharjah, UAE. You will oversee electrical installation activities, supervise site teams, coordinate with project stakeholders, and ensure work aligns with plans, quality standards, and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in industrial or plant projects including substations, MV/LV systems, cable installation, and electrical troubleshooting, with UAE-based work eligibility and a valid UAE driving

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in industrial or plant electrical projects.
• Practical experience in substation installation, MV/LV systems, transformers, electrical panels, and cable installation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and SLDs.
• Strong site supervision, coordination, and communication skills.
• Must currently be based in the UAE.
• Must hold a valid UAE driving license.
• Willingness to travel frequently to different project sites and client locations.
• UAE project experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Hindi, Arabic, or other languages is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise substation installation and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, inspectors, and other departments to ensure smooth site execution.
• Arrange and coordinate material and work inspections with consultant inspectors.
• Ensure all electrical works are executed according to approved drawings, project schedules, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Supervise site manpower, allocate tasks, and monitor productivity.
• Read and interpret Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs) and electrical drawings.
• Execute electrical works for industrial and plant projects.
• Supervise the installation of MV/LV transformers and electrical panels.
• Oversee MV/LV cable laying, glanding, and termination activities.
• Supervise the installation of cable containment systems.
• Identify electrical faults and coordinate troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Monitor work progress, material consumption, and site resource utilization.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned site activities.

Skills

SLD reading

Site supervision

Coordination

Electrical troubleshoot

Communication skills

UAE driving license

Education

Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Site Engineer

Location: Sharjah, UAE

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience: 5+ Years

Industry: Industrial / Plant Projects

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Site Engineer to oversee electrical installation activities, supervise site teams, coordinate with project stakeholders, and ensure work is executed according to project plans, quality standards, and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience in industrial or plant electrical projects, including substation installations, MV/LV systems, cable installation, and electrical troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise substation installation and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, inspectors, and other departments to ensure smooth site execution.
• Arrange and coordinate material and work inspections with consultant inspectors.
• Ensure all electrical works are executed according to approved drawings, project schedules, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Supervise site manpower, allocate tasks, and monitor productivity.
• Read and interpret Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs) and electrical drawings.
• Execute electrical works for industrial and plant projects.
• Supervise the installation of MV/LV transformers and electrical panels.
• Oversee MV/LV cable laying, glanding, and termination activities.
• Supervise the installation of cable containment systems.
• Identify electrical faults and coordinate troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Monitor work progress, material consumption, and site resource utilization.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned site activities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in industrial or plant electrical projects.
• Practical experience in substation installation, MV/LV systems, transformers, electrical panels, and cable installation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and SLDs.
• Strong site supervision, coordination, and communication skills.
• Must currently be based in the UAE.
• Must hold a valid UAE driving license.
• Willingness to travel frequently to different project sites and client locations.
• UAE project experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Hindi, Arabic, or other languages is an advantage.

Work Location & Interview Process

• Location: Sharjah, UAE, with frequent travel to project sites and client locations.
• Interview Process: Face-to-face interview.
• Interview Rounds: 3 rounds.

Candidate Screening Questions

1. Do you currently hold a valid UAE driving license? (Yes/No)
2. Are you currently based in the UAE? (Yes/No)
3. Do you hold a Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering?
4. Do you have 5 or more years of relevant experience in industrial or plant electrical projects? (Yes/No)
5. How would you rate your coordination and communication skills?
6. What is your current notice period?