Project Engineer Electrical -Design (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent acquisition company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in design software. Key responsibilities include performing design reviews, supervising electrical work, and ensuring adherence to codes and standards. This role offers a challenging environment and excellent career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design engineering.
• Experience verifying design against construction and QA/QC.
• Proficient in electrical design software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform design reviews of design packages.
• Supervise and inspect electrical work.
• Conduct QA/QC inspections to ensure quality.

Skills

Electrical design engineering

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

ETAP

Job description

Eram Talent, a leading Talent Acquisition Company, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in design reviews, material installation, site supervision, and quality inspections for the electrical components of major building rectification and upgrade programs.

This role demands a high level of expertise in the design, execution, testing, and commissioning of complex electrical systems.

The ideal candidate will ensure stringent adherence to design criteria, codes, and industry standards at every stage of the project life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Perform design reviews of design packages, providing constructability insights as needed to the Design & Engineering team or consultants.


• Review and coordinate shop drawings, and as-built drawings across multiple trades and disciplines.


• Supervise and inspect electrical work, providing day-to-day monitoring of project progress within the project scope.


• Perform QA/QC inspections to identify nonconforming work, issuing periodic reports to track quality metrics.


• Respond to contractor requests for inspections, technical queries, and site clarifications, coordinating with the project management team to issue field directives as necessary.


• Verify quantities and work progress to ensure accuracy in completed work calculations.


• Coordinate and resolve electrical design issues that arise during construction, working closely with all stakeholders, including contractors, to ensure alignment within the project scope.


• Support technical decision-making on electrical systems, providing expertise to address design or installation challenges.


• Assist in the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems as needed.


• Offer technical knowledge and guidance on the operation of electrical distribution systems.


• Lead commissioning, startup, and adjustments of electrical systems and components, ensuring proper function.


• Investigate and resolve complaints related to code violations, addressing issues promptly.


• Monitor project progression via an approved schedule to ensure adherence to timelines and milestones.


• Document deficiencies and corrective actions by photographing conditions before and after rectification.


• Maintain comprehensive records and daily updates to the project track sheet.


• Develop Project Charters outlining project scope, budget, and schedule to guide project planning and execution.


• Work in partnership with other FM teams, IT, HSE, and stakeholders as needed, with transparency.


• Be user‑centric, building trust and strong relationships with customers, providing options, solutions and choices to meet their needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design engineering.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in verifying design against construction, QA/QC, material specification, electrical systems commissioning.


• Perform design reviews of design packages, providing constructability insights as needed to the Design & Engineering team or consultants.


• Proficient in electrical design software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN, ETAP).


• Strong understanding of electrical codes, standards, and regulations.


• Experience designing electrical systems for industrial or commercial applications.


• Exceptional problem‑solving and analytical capabilities.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and collaborative work environment.

Salary is not a constraint; the company is looking for the right candidate.