Engineer - Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA)
AECOM Corporation
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AECOM is seeking an Engineer - Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA) in Abu Dhabi. The role covers electrical design, instrumentation, PLC/SCADA, and automation for civil engineering projects. Hybrid work arrangement with guidance from senior engineers is offered.
Qualifications include a 4–5 year track record in engineering design and a degree in Electrical Engineering. UAE/Saudi guidelines knowledge is essential for project coordination and execution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 4–5 years of experience in an engineering design consultancy.
- Knowledge of UAE and Saudi Arabian authority guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Prepare electrical engineering design deliverables and load/cable schedules.
- Develop electrical load calculations and single-line diagrams.
- Assist with PLC/SCADA and instrumentation documentation.
- Coordinate interfaces across electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
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Engineer - Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA) Job Snapshot - Role: Engineer - EICA - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering - Experience: 4-5 years in an engineering design consultancy - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Position Overview AECOM is seeking an Engineer - Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA) to join its engineering team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role involves supporting the design and development of electrical power systems, instrumentation, industrial control systems, and automation solutions for engineering projects. Working under the guidance of Senior and Principal Engineers, the successful candidate will prepare technical drawings, engineering calculations, equipment schedules, specifications, and other project design deliverables.
Key responsibilities include supporting low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical system design, preparing instrumentation documentation, assisting with PLC and SCADA engineering, and coordinating technical interfaces with multidisciplinary project teams.
Candidates should have 4-5 years of experience in an engineering design consultancy, a Bachelor 's or Master 's degree in Electrical Engineering, and practical knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, automation, and industrial control technologies. A strong understanding of UAE and Saudi Arabian authority guidelines is essential.
Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Assist Senior and Principal Engineers in preparing electrical engineering design deliverables.
- Prepare and update electrical load schedules, cable schedules, and equipment schedules.
- Develop and revise electrical single-line diagrams.
- Support low-voltage (LV) and medium-voltage (MV) electrical system design.
- Assist with the engineering design of motor control centres (MCCs), switchboards, transformers, and generators.
- Support the design and selection of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.
- Assist with variable frequency drives (VFDs), electric motors, and associated electrical equipment.
- Review electrical design information to identify technical discrepancies and coordination requirements.
- Perform basic electrical engineering calculations under senior engineering supervision.
- Carry out cable sizing calculations based on relevant project requirements.
- Calculate voltage drops for electrical distribution systems.
- Prepare electrical load calculations.
- Assist with electrical equipment sizing and selection.
- Review calculation results against applicable specifications and design criteria.
- Maintain accurate engineering calculation records.
- Coordinate technical findings with senior engineers during design development.
- Assist in preparing instrumentation engineering deliverables.
- Develop and update instrument indexes.
- Prepare instrument datasheets and related technical documentation.
- Assist with the preparation of input/output (I/O) lists.
- Prepare and maintain instrument cable schedules.
- Review instrumentation drawings and equipment documentation.
- Identify potential instrumentation design and coordination issues.
- Support integration of instrumentation requirements with relevant engineering disciplines.
- Assist with the preparation of engineering documentation for programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
- Support remote terminal unit (RTU) design documentation.
- Prepare and review documents relating to human-machine interface (HMI) systems.
- Assist with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) engineering documentation.
- Support the development of automation and industrial control system deliverables.
- Apply knowledge of PLC programming and SCADA platforms to relevant design activities.
- Coordinate automation requirements with electrical, instrumentation, and other engineering teams.
- Work under senior engineering guidance to maintain consistency between control system documentation and project requirements.
- Prepare and update control philosophy documents under the direction of senior engineers.
- Assist with the development of control narratives.
- Prepare and revise cause-and-effect diagrams.
- Develop and maintain I/O schedules.
- Review control system documentation for technical accuracy and consistency.
- Coordinate control documentation with relevant instrumentation and electrical designs.
- Support the incorporation of engineering comments into updated technical deliverables.
- Maintain organised records of control system design information.
- Prepare and update electrical, instrumentation, and control system drawings.
- Review technical drawings to identify design discrepancies and coordination issues.
- Coordinate design interfaces with process engineering teams.
- Work with mechanical, civil, and structural engineers to resolve multidisciplinary design requirements.
- Support integration of electrical and control systems with other project components.
- Participate in technical coordination meetings.
- Communicate design issues and technical findings to senior engineers.
- Maintain consistency between drawings, schedules, calculations, and specifications.
- Assist with the technical review of vendor drawings.
- Review equipment documentation and technical submittals under senior engineering guidance.
- Compare vendor information with relevant project specifications and design requirements.
- Identify technical discrepancies requiring clarification.
- Coordinate comments and review findings with relevant engineering team members.
- Support the incorporation of approved vendor information into project documentation.
- Maintain appropriate records of vendor document reviews.
- Support the preparation of engineering design reports.
- Assist with electrical, instrumentation, and control system technical specifications.
- Contribute to the preparation of tender documentation.
- Compile relevant technical information for engineering submissions.
- Review technical documents for consistency with project requirements.
- Coordinate with senior engineers to address comments and revisions.
- Maintain accurate and organised engineering deliverables.
- Support site surveys relating to electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Assist with the verification of existing electrical installations and equipment.
- Review existing instrumentation and automation system information.
- Record relevant site observations and technical findings.
- Identify differences between available documentation and observed site conditions.
- Communicate verification findings to senior engineering personnel.
- Support the preparation of technical updates based on site survey information.
- Participate in engineering design reviews.
- Assist during client meetings and technical coordination discussions.
- Prepare relevant design information for engineering review activities.
- Support responses to technical comments and design queries.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to resolve engineering interfaces.
- Maintain communication with senior engineers regarding design progress.
- Support the timely preparation and revision of assigned technical deliverables.
- Follow project specifications and client technical requirements.
- Apply relevant international engineering standards during design activities.
- Ensure engineering deliverables reflect applicable project design criteria.
- Maintain awareness of UAE and Saudi Arabian authority guidelines.
- Support compliance with relevant authority requirements during engineering design.
- Review assigned documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain project drawings, calculations, comments, and other engineering records.
- Escalate technical issues requiring senior engineering review or approval.
- Bachelor 's or Master 's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 4-5 years of professional experience working in an engineering design consultancy.
- Proven experience in electrical engineering, instrumentation, or control system design and implementation.
- Experience supporting electrical and instrumentation engineering deliverables.
- Practical knowledge of electrical distribution systems and industrial control equipment.
- Experience preparing technical drawings, schedules, calculations, and engineering documentation.
- Familiarity with automation systems, PLC programming, and SCADA platforms.
- Experience using CAD software and technical engineering design tools.
- Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing complex technical systems.
- Understanding of multidisciplinary engineering coordination.
- Strong knowledge of UAE and Saudi Arabian authority guidelines.
- Sound understanding of electrical engineering principles and circuit design.
- Knowledge of low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems.
- Familiarity with motor control centres, switchboards, and transformers.
- Understanding of generators, UPS systems, variable frequency drives, and electric motors.
- Ability to prepare electrical load schedules and cable schedules.
- Knowledge of electrical single-line diagrams.
- Understanding of cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, and electrical load calculations.
- Familiarity with electrical equipment sizing and selection.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, and equipment documentation.
- Knowledge of industrial instrumentation and control systems.
- Ability to prepare instrument indexes and datasheets.
- Familiarity with I/O lists and instrumentation cable schedules.
- Strong understanding of automation systems and PLC programming.
- Knowledge of RTU and HMI systems.
- Familiarity with SCADA platforms and associated engineering documentation.
- Understanding of control philosophies and control narratives.
- Ability to prepare and review cause-and-effect diagrams.
- Knowledge of industrial control system design and implementation.
- Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing technical system issues.
- Proficiency in CAD software and relevant engineering design tools.
- Knowledge of PLC programming environments.
- Familiarity with SCADA software platforms.
- Ability to prepare and maintain technical drawings and engineering schedules.
- Understanding of engineering documentation and design coordination processes.
- Ability to review vendor technical information and equipment specifications.
- Strong analytical and engineering problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent organisational and project coordination skills.
- Ability to work effectively under the guidance of Senior and Principal Engineers.
- Strong attention to detail when preparing calculations and technical documentation.
- Effective communication with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Ability to identify design inconsistencies and technical coordination issues.
- Good understanding of engineering quality and documentation requirements.
- Ability to manage assigned technical activities within project requirements.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities.
- Commitment to technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and professional engineering standards.
AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
AECOM provides opportunities to contribute to engineering and infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced electrical, instrumentation, control, automation, and multidisciplinary engineering professionals. The company supports professional growth through technical training, development programmes, and access to specialist engineering expertise across its international network. Depending on employment status and eligibility, AECOM benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and employee perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and employee assistance programmes.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Employee stock purchase plans.
AECOM promotes a collaborative and inclusive workplace that values professional development, technical expertise, and teamwork. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company supports fair employment practices and handles candidate information confidentially in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity guidelines.
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to address complex infrastructure challenges and develop innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle. Its multidisciplinary services include advisory, planning, design, engineering, programme management, and construction management. AECOM employs more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, including engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital innovators, and construction management specialists. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Official Website: aecom.com Job Reference: J10162927 Business Line: Transportation Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa Career Area: Engineering
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