Inspector – Electrical

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to verify MV/LV installations for mission-critical data centre projects in Abu Dhabi. You will inspect switchgear, UPS, transformers, and generators, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and safety requirements.

Role requires 8+ years of electrical inspection experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering; GCC project experience is a plus. The team collaborates across engineering, QA/QC, commissioning and construction to deliver

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Diploma or Bachelor).
• Minimum 8 years of electrical inspection experience.
• Data Centre or mission-critical project experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV systems, UPS, generators, ATS, and switchgear.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, NFPA and local regulations.
• Experience reviewing electrical drawings and specifications.
• Exposure to testing and commissioning activities.
• QA/QC procedures and documentation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Inspect MV/LV distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems and generators.
• Verify installation of cable containment, power cabling, earthing and lightning protection.
• Conduct routine, hold-point and witness inspections per ITPs.
• Review material approvals and ensure compliance with project specs.
• Witness testing and energization activities (IR, relay testing).
• Monitor workmanship and installation quality.
• Raise observations and NCRs for non-conforming work.
• Maintain inspection records, test reports, and punch lists.
• Coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, commissioning and construction teams.
• Prepare daily and weekly quality inspection reports.

Skills

Electrical inspections

Report writing

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Responsible for inspecting, testing, and verifying electrical installations for mission-critical data centre projects. Ensures all electrical systems are installed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable codes, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Your role

• Inspect MV/LV distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, and generators.
• Verify installation of cable containment, power cabling, earthing, and lightning protection systems.
• Conduct routine, hold-point, and witness inspections as per approved ITPs.
• Review material approvals and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Witness cable testing, insulation resistance testing, relay testing, and energization activities.
• Monitor contractor workmanship and installation quality.
• Raise inspection observations and NCRs for non-conforming work.
• Verify corrective actions and closure of quality issues.
• Maintain inspection records, test reports, and punch lists.
• Coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, commissioning, and construction teams.
• Support integrated system testing and commissioning activities.
• Prepare daily and weekly quality inspection reports.

About you

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of electrical inspection experience.
• Data Centre or mission-critical project experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV systems, UPS, generators, ATS, and switchgear.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and local regulations.
• Experience reviewing electrical drawings and specifications.
• Exposure to testing and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.
• Experience working on GCC projects preferred.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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