Electromechanical Engineer - MEP Systems

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to major infrastructure projects

Career development support

Collaboration with experienced engineers

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is hiring an Electromechanical Engineer - MEP Systems in Dubai to oversee site supervision and ensure compliance with project specifications and authority requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in electromechanical site supervision, MEP systems, and construction projects. Join a global consultancy to collaborate on major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Electromechanical site supervision experience preferred.
• Valid UAE Society of Engineers membership is preferred.
• Experience in MEP systems, infrastructure, transportation, or construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect electromechanical works on site.
• Review shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals.
• Ensure compliance with DEWA, Dubai Civil Defence, and project specifications.

Skills

Electromechanical site supervision

MEP systems inspection

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Control and instrumentation

SCADA systems

Traffic signals

ITS devices

Authority coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electromechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Electromechanical Engineer - MEP Systems
• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
• Experience: Electromechanical site supervision experience preferred
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: 18,000-28,000 (estimated range based on similar jobs in the city; confirm final offer with the employer)
• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Gender: Any
• Nationality: Any

Overview

Electromechanical Engineer - MEP Systems in Dubai, UAE is a Civil Engineering role focused on site supervision, quality control, testing, commissioning, authority coordination, and handover of electrical, mechanical, control, instrumentation, SCADA, traffic signal, and ITS systems.

The role supports AECOM by ensuring electromechanical works are inspected, documented, coordinated, and delivered in line with approved procedures, UAE authority requirements, project specifications, and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect electromechanical works on site, including electrical, mechanical, control, instrumentation, SCADA, traffic signal, and ITS systems.
• Review and comment on shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, inspection and test plans, and as-built drawings for electromechanical components.
• Ensure site works comply with DEWA, Dubai Civil Defence, NFPA, IEC, project specifications, and other applicable codes.
• Witness factory acceptance tests and site acceptance tests for pumps, switchgear, control panels, SCADA systems, traffic signals, ITS devices, and related equipment.
• Identify non-conformances, report issues clearly, follow up corrective actions, and confirm closure before system handover.
• Coordinate with contractors, electromechanical teams, civil teams, site inspectors, junior engineers, and discipline engineers to resolve technical and interface matters.
• Liaise with DEWA, Dubai Civil Defence, Etisalat, DU, and other authorities for inspections, approvals, NOCs, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure electrical and mechanical systems are properly integrated with civil works and other project disciplines.
• Oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning activities to confirm compliance with approved procedures and performance requirements.
• Review and verify O & M manuals, training materials, spare parts lists, and contractor handover submissions.
• Assist with punch list preparation, system performance verification, final inspections, and handover of electromechanical systems.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, test results, equipment deliveries, commissioning activities, site observations, and approvals.
• Prepare daily and weekly progress reports covering electromechanical works, key issues, milestones, and technical risks.
• Support claims review and variation order assessments related to electromechanical works.
• Provide technical support to site inspectors and junior engineers when resolving site challenges.
• Proactively identify technical issues that may affect cost, quality, schedule, or handover readiness.
• Support value engineering initiatives to improve electromechanical system efficiency and project cost outcomes.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electromechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Valid UAE Society of Engineers membership is preferred.
• Experience in electromechanical site supervision, MEP systems, infrastructure, transportation, or construction projects is preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, control, instrumentation, SCADA, traffic signal, and ITS systems.
• Good knowledge of authority requirements and applicable standards, including DEWA, Dubai Civil Defence, Etisalat, DU, NFPA, and IEC.
• Ability to review technical documents such as shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, ITPs, as-built drawings, O & M manuals, and spare parts lists.
• Experience supporting FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning, punch lists, and final handover activities.
• Strong coordination skills for working with contractors, engineers, authorities, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented approach to inspection records, test documentation, quality control, and non-conformance follow-up.
• Ability to work on-site in a fast-paced infrastructure environment while maintaining safety, quality, and delivery discipline.

Skills Set

• Electromechanical site supervision
• MEP systems inspection
• Electrical systems
• Mechanical systems
• Control and instrumentation
• SCADA systems
• Traffic signals
• ITS devices
• Shop drawing review
• Method statement review
• Material submittal review
• ITP review
• As-built drawing review
• FAT and SAT witnessing
• Testing and commissioning
• Punch list preparation
• O & M manual review
• Spare parts list review
• Authority coordination
• DEWA requirements
• Dubai Civil Defence standards
• NFPA and IEC standards
• Non-conformance reporting
• Variation order assessment
• Value engineering support

Why Join Us

• Work on major Civil Engineering and transportation infrastructure projects in Dubai, UAE.
• Gain strong exposure to electromechanical systems, authority coordination, testing, commissioning, and handover within a global consulting environment.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, inspectors, contractors, and project teams on technically complex site works.
• Build practical knowledge of SCADA, ITS, traffic signals, MEP integration, quality control, and project delivery.
• Join a respected infrastructure consultancy where technical accuracy, safety, innovation, and career development support long-term growth.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering planning, design, engineering, construction supervision, program management, and project delivery services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy. In Dubai and across the Middle East, AECOM supports public and private sector clients with sustainable, resilient, and technically advanced infrastructure solutions that improve communities, mobility, utilities, and long-term urban development.