ELV Engineer | SIBCA Electronics | UAE

Tech Junction Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SIBCA Electronics is seeking an ELV Engineer to lead site engineering execution for ELV systems in the UAE, including CCTV, access control, and home automation. You will coordinate with MEP teams and ensure high-quality installations and on-time delivery in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE.

Ideal candidates hold a related engineering degree and 2–5 years of ELV experience, with strong troubleshooting and client-facing skills. This is a full-time onsite role with immediate availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline.
• 2–5 years of hands-on ELV systems engineering, structured cabling, and low current installations.
• Strong proficiency in ELV architectures, CCTV, Access Control, and Intercom systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, execute, and oversee ELV installations from design to commissioning.
• Supervise structured cabling installation, copper/fiber backbones, cable management, and testing.
• Configure, program, and commission home automation and building management systems.
• Conduct site surveys, review shop drawings, and prepare material submittals and technical compliance statements.
• Collaborate with project managers, site supervisors, MEP contractors, and client representatives across UAE.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software faults across CCTV, access control, intercom, and ELV networks.
• Ensure adherence to local standards (SIRA/MCC) and international best practices.
• Prepare daily site progress reports, installation logs, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate material deliveries and subcontractor site activities to maintain schedules.
• Enforce safety and quality control on site.

Skills

ELV systems

CCTV

Access control

Intercom

Structured cabling

Home automation

Site coordination

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

CCTV hardware

Fiber optic

CAT6/6A

Job description

Position Summary

SIBCA Electronics is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished ELV Engineer with 2 to 5 years of professional experience in Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems, structured cabling, and home automation to join our dynamic engineering team on a full-time permanent basis in the United Arab Emirates (primarily Abu Dhabi). In this specialized low current and electronic systems role, you will spearhead designing, installing, testing, and commissioning complex ELV infrastructure, smart home automation architectures, and enterprise structured cabling networks. You will work closely with project managers, site engineers, and client stakeholders to ensure uncompromising installation quality, system integration, and on-time project delivery. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic degree in electrical or electronics engineering, deep practical mastery of low current engineering standards, and immediate availability for deployment in the UAE.

Detailed Job Description

As an ELV Engineer at SIBCA Electronics in the UAE, you will take full ownership of site engineering execution, technical coordination, equipment configuration, and testing for Extra Low Voltage systems across commercial and residential developments. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass supervising structured cabling installations, configuring home automation and smart building platforms, troubleshooting ELV hardware faults, and coordinating closely with MEP contractors and project stakeholders. You will leverage deep expertise in CCTV, access control, intercom systems, structured copper/fiber cabling, and automation protocols to maintain highest standards of technical compliance. Working in a fast-paced technology contracting environment in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE, you will drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, execute, and oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems.
• Supervise structured cabling systems installation, copper/fiber backbone splicing, cable management, and termination testing.
• Configure, program, and commission smart home automation systems, building management integrations, and AV control panels.
• Conduct site surveys, review technical shop drawings, and prepare material submittals and technical compliance statements.
• Collaborate proactively with project managers, site supervisors, MEP contractors, and client representatives in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve hardware and software faults across CCTV, access control, intercom, and ELV networks.
• Ensure strict adherence to local regulatory standards, SIRA/MCC requirements, and international engineering best practices.
• Prepare daily site progress reports, installation logs, red-line markups, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment staging, and subcontractor site activities to maintain project schedules.
• Enforce rigorous site safety standards, quality control checklists, and zero-accident occupational health guidelines.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 to 5 years of professional hands-on experience in ELV systems engineering, structured cabling, and low current installations.
• Strong technical proficiency and operational mastery of Extra Low Voltage (ELV) architectures, CCTV, Access Control, and Intercom systems.
• Extensive practical experience with structured cabling systems (CAT6/6A, fiber optic backbones, patch panels, racks).
• Proven competence in smart home automation systems installation and configuration.
• Strong troubleshooting, fault-finding, and site coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Professional availability for full-time permanent employment in the UAE (Application email: [e-mail]).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Valid UAE Driving License (Abu Dhabi) highly preferred for site mobility.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), or manufacturer certifications (Crestron, Control4, Genetec, Milestone).
• Prior working experience in tier-1 ELV contracting firms or systems integration companies in the UAE / GCC region.
• Familiarity with local Abu Dhabi municipal and security regulations (SIRA/ADMCC).
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic.

Application Information

• Recruiter: SIBCA Electronics Talent Acquisition Practice
• Contact Name: Abhayasree S (Recruitment Analyst)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: Unspecified
• Application URL: Unspecified
• Salary/Rate: Competitive market rate commensurate with experience
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time Onsite (UAE – Abu Dhabi)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for ELV engineering roles in the UAE, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your structured cabling depth, home automation project portfolio, and valid UAE driving license status.