Power Systems Project Coordinator

Candu Energy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Technical Coordinator in Abu Dhabi to support planning, coordination, and execution of electrical engineering activities for power projects. You will act as a key interface among engineering, project management, procurement, construction, and client teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with technical standards.

You will coordinate electrical engineering activities, review drawings and SLDs, liaise with consultants and vendors, track schedules, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience in electrical engineering or project coordination within the power, energy, utility, or EPC sector.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and local regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in electrical design and engineering software such as AutoCAD, ETAP, EPLAN, or equivalent tools.
• Strong understanding of testing, commissioning, and maintenance practices for electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical engineering activities across power projects from design through commissioning.
• Review and monitor electrical drawings, SLDs, load calculations, and technical specifications.
• Liaise with engineering consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
• Track project schedules and support timely resolution of technical issues affecting project execution.
• Coordinate procurement activities for electrical equipment, including transformers, switchgear, cables, protection systems, and related components.
• Monitor installation, testing, and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Facilitate technical discussions, design reviews, and project coordination meetings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, and company standards.
• Review technical submittals, method statements, inspection reports, and vendor documentation.
• Support project teams in preparing progress reports, risk assessments, and project updates.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams to ensure quality requirements are achieved during project execution.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving electrical system issues during construction and operational phases.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure accurate record keeping throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Substations

Switchgear

Transformers

AutoCAD

ETAP

EPLAN

IEC/IEEE/NFPA

MS Office & PM tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

EPLAN

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Technical Coordinator in Abu Dhabi to support planning, coordination, and execution of electrical engineering activities for power projects. You will act as a key interface among engineering, project management, procurement, construction, and client teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with technical standards.

You will coordinate electrical engineering activities, review drawings and SLDs, liaise with consultants and vendors, track schedules, and support