Quality Engineer – Electrical

Brainstorm Headhunting Specialist; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brainstorm Headhunting Specialist in Dubai seeks a Quality Engineer – Electrical to lead QA/QC activities on MEP construction projects. You will inspect electrical installations, manage ITPs/MIRs/WIRs, and ensure compliance with DEWA, IEC/BS standards, and project specifications.

The role requires 5–8 years in electrical QA/QC within MEP contracting, UAE/GCC experience, and strong coordination with consultants, clients, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5–8 years of electrical QA/QC or quality engineering experience.
• Experience with MEP contracting teams preferred.
• Knowledge of DEWA and IEC/BS standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections for electrical installation works at project sites.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, ITPs and quality standards.
• Inspect LV systems, MDBs, SMDBs, DBs, power, lighting, cabling, and earthing.
• Prepare QA/QC documentation incl. WIR/IR, MIR, ITPs, checklists, and method statements.
• Raise and close NCRs and quality observations.
• Coordinate inspections with consultants, clients, and subcontractors.
• Support testing, commissioning, snagging, and final handover.

Skills

Electrical QA/QC

Quality engineering

Inspection

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Quality Engineer – Electrical | Dubai

Job Overview

We are hiring a Quality Engineer – Electrical in Dubai to manage QA/QC activities for electrical works on MEP construction projects. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in electrical installation inspections, QA/QC documentation, LV systems, testing & commissioning, and compliance with DEWA, IEC/BS standards, and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections for electrical installation works at project sites.
• Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, ITPs, method statements, and quality standards.
• Inspect LV systems, MDBs, SMDBs, DBs, power, lighting, cabling, cable trays/containment, earthing, and lightning protection systems.
• Prepare and manage WIR/IR, MIR, ITPs, checklists, method statements, and QA/QC documentation.
• Conduct material inspections and verify compliance with approved material submittals.
• Raise, monitor, and close NCRs and quality observations.
• Coordinate inspections with consultants, clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Monitor subcontractor works and ensure required quality standards are maintained.
• Support testing & commissioning, snagging, and final handover activities.
• Maintain complete quality records and documentation for project completion.
• Ensure compliance with DEWA requirements, IEC/BS standards, project specifications, and ISO 9001 procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–8 years of relevant Electrical QA/QC or Quality Engineering experience.
• Strong experience with an MEP contracting company preferred.
• UAE/GCC construction experience preferred.
• Experience in high-rise, residential, commercial, hospitality/hotel, or large-scale building projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning.
• Good understanding of QA/QC procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge of DEWA requirements and IEC/BS electrical standards.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.