Regulatory Compliance Engineer – (HVDC)

Orbit International Survey Services; Sharjah; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering management firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Engineer (HVDC) to lead CE marking, EU regulatory compliance, and certification activities for offshore HVDC systems. The ideal candidate will have a diploma or bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include validating vendor certifications, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and maintaining compliance documentation. This position offers a chance to work within a premier firm, committed to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in CE marking, certification, or regulatory compliance (offshore/renewables/HVDC preferred).
• Strong knowledge of EU safety legislation (ATEX, PED, MED, CPR, DGUV V3).
• Experience with DoC/CoC validation & technical file preparation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EU directives (Machinery, LVD, ATEX, PED, MED, CPR).
• Validate vendor equipment certifications and documentation.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, vendors, and certification bodies.
• Lead risk assessments and prepare Declarations of Conformity (DoC).
• Maintain compliance matrices, technical files, and traceability documents.
• Oversee DGUV V3 and ATEX requirements for E&I.

Skills

CE marking

EU regulatory compliance

Risk assessments

Documentation skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Orbit International Survey Services (Orbit ISS) is an industrial asset integrity engineering management firm based in United Arab Emirates, since 2006. We are an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 accredited company and have provided asset integrity solutions to high-profile clients throughout the Middle East, North America, and Asia. Founded on the principles of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship, Orbit ISS is committed to providing world-class services and technology that help our clients address complex challenges in the oil, gas, marine and renewable energy sectors.

Visit our website at www.orbitiss.com to learn more.

Role Overview

Orbit ISS is URGENTLY looking for a Regulatory Compliance Engineer (HVDC) to lead CE marking, EU regulatory compliance, ATEX/PED/MED certification, and DGUV V3 alignment for HVAC and E&I systems. This role includes full oversight of certification activities, vendor compliance validation, and management of technical documentation for offshore HVDC systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EU directives (Machinery, LVD, ATEX, PED, MED, CPR).
• Validate vendor equipment certifications and documentation.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, vendors, and certification bodies.
• Lead risk assessments and prepare Declarations of Conformity (DoC).
• Maintain compliance matrices, technical files, and traceability documents.
• Oversee DGUV V3 and ATEX requirements for E&I.
• Support HVAC self-certification and MC/ITR handover.
• Track certification status and identify compliance gaps.
• Provide training on CE marking and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Diploma/Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in CE marking, certification, or regulatory compliance (offshore/renewables/HVDC preferred).
• Strong knowledge of EU safety legislation (ATEX, PED, MED, CPR, DGUV V3).
• Experience with DoC/CoC validation & technical file preparation.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and risk assessments.
• Strong coordination, documentation, and communication skills.