Overground Stations Electrical Engineer

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to oversee the construction of metro station projects. The candidate will manage electrical systems installation, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate systems integration. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over 12 years of experience in metro/rail projects. Competitive rewards include a tax-free salary and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Medical insurance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

24/7 Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience on metro rail station construction.
• Familiarity with NFPA 130, NEC/NFPA 70, IEC/EN standards.
• Experience in design review and site supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMC construction supervision for metro stations.
• Supervise installation of MV/LV electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with electrical and fire safety standards.
• Coordinate systems integration for station equipment.

Skills

Metro station construction experience

Electrical safety protocols

Power system studies review

Coordination of electrical interfaces

Knowledge of industry codes and regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Lead PMC construction supervision for metro stations (overground and underground), electrical systems: MV/LV distribution, transformers/switchgear, UPS/EPMS, lighting & emergency power, earthing & lightning protection, and electrical support to station systems (HVAC, lifts/escalators, fire alarm, BMS/SCADA, AFC, CCTV, telecom). Ensure redundancy, reliability, and life‑safety compliance in overground/underground environments per Employer’s Requirements and D&B contracts.

Your role

Power Distribution & Reliability

• Supervise installation of MV/LV switchgear, transformers, distribution boards, cabling, earthing, and UPS; verify redundancy (ring/dual feeds), selectivity, and protective coordination align with station loads (HVAC, lifts, safety systems).
• Review short‑circuit, load flow, and selectivity studies; witness equipment FAT/SAT and site acceptance.

Codes & Fire/Life Safety

• Enforce NFPA 130 electrical requirements (cable ratings, smoke/flame performance, wiring in stations/trainways), NEC/NFPA 70 references; ensure 1‑hour fire‑resistive cable applications where specified.

Systems Integration

• Coordinate electrical interfaces with BMS/SCADA, fire alarm, AFC, PSD, security, telecom, and mechanical loads; validate control power, network connectivity, and time synchronization.

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Monitor ITP/WIRs; maintain inspection records; manage punch lists/NCRs; support O&M documentation, spares lists, and asset registers for handover.

Contract Administration (FIDIC/PMC)

• Provide measurement inputs, certify bills, and report progress; support claims avoidance and resolution; act under RE guidance per FIDIC roles.

Safety

• Enforce electrical safety protocols (lock‑out/tag‑out, arc‑flash boundaries), confined space, and emergency power availability testing.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 12+ years total experience and should have gained considerable knowledge working on metro rail station construction; design review and site supervision under design‑build/FIDIC preferred.
• Previous experience working on metro/rail projects and specifically at metro station construction is preferred.
• Familiarity with NFPA 130, NEC/NFPA 70, and IEC/EN railway electronics/environmental standards relevant to station equipment or similar.
• Power system studies review, protection coordination, QA/QC, interface management across multi‑system station environments (E&M + systems).
• Familiarity with industry codes and regulations.
• Reports to Resident Engineer (MEP); supervises E&M Site Inspectors.

Rewards & benefits

• Tax‑free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

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