Senior Electrical Engineer

Artelia; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Artelia, a leading international engineering and project management group, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead construction supervision on complex airport and infrastructure projects in the Middle East. You will ensure technical excellence, regulatory compliance, safe installation, testing, and handover while coordinating with clients, contractors, authorities and multi-disciplinary teams.

This role requires extensive design review, supervision of MV/LV electrical systems, FAT/SAT

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 10–15 years of post-graduate experience in electrical engineering with design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning and handover on complex projects.
• Experience on airport terminals, MRO facilities, hangars, control towers or similar infrastructure; GCC consultancy preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV systems, substations, transformers, generators, UPS, switchgear, lighting, metering and controls.
• Working knowledge of UAE regulations, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and airport industry standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, Navisworks, ETAP, Amtech, Dialux, Relux and collaboration platforms like ACC/BIM 360 or Asite.
• Current UAE engineering registration or eligibility for licenses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review design documents, specifications and calculations to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Supervise installation of MV/LV power distribution, substations, transformers, generators, UPS, switchgear and lighting.
• Conduct site inspections, verify workmanship, identify non-conformances and ensure timely close-out of defects.
• Coordinate electrical interfaces with architecture, structure, civil, mechanical, ICT and safety systems.
• Witness FATs, SATs, functional testing and commissioning activities.
• Resolve design discrepancies and interface issues in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, risk, quality reporting and progress reviews.
• Promote safe execution of electrical works in line with HSE procedures.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Site supervision

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Navisworks

ETAP

Amtech

Dialux

Relux

ACC/BIM 360

Asite

Job description

WHY ARTELIA?

Join Artelia, an international engineering, consulting and project management group delivering complex and sustainable projects across infrastructure, buildings, mobility, water and energy.

In the Middle East, you'll join a multicultural and growing environment where you can take ownership and make a visible impact.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead the electrical engineering construction supervision activities on complex airport and infrastructure projects, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, quality delivery, safe installation, testing, commissioning, and successful project handover while maintaining strong coordination with clients, contractors, authorities, and multidisciplinary teams.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Review design documents, specifications, authority requirements, load schedules, calculations, single-line diagrams, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, inspection plans, and technical proposals to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Supervise the installation of MV/LV power distribution systems, substations, transformers, generators, UPS systems, switchgear, lighting, small power, earthing, lightning protection, metering, controls, and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Conduct regular site inspections, verify workmanship and installation quality, identify non-conformances, recommend corrective actions, and ensure timely close-out of defects.
• Coordinate electrical interfaces with architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, ICT, security, BMS, fire & life safety, airport systems, utility providers, and specialist consultants throughout project delivery.
• Witness and review FATs, SATs, functional testing, protection testing, integrated systems testing, operational trials, reliability demonstrations, and commissioning activities.
• Resolve site queries, design discrepancies, clashes, interface issues, capacity constraints, protection coordination concerns, and operational requirements in collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor progress, identify delivery risks and delays, support progress reviews, payment assessments, technical meetings, quality reporting, and risk management activities.
• Promote safe execution of electrical works, ensuring compliance with project HSE requirements, energization procedures, LOTO requirements, temporary power arrangements, lifting operations, and operational-area safety controls.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum 10-15 years of post-graduate experience in electrical engineering, including design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and handover of complex projects.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent recognized qualification.
• Significant experience on airport terminals, MRO facilities, hangars, control towers, transportation hubs, operational buildings, or similarly complex infrastructure projects. GCC consultancy experience is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of MV/LV systems, substations, transformers, generators, UPS systems, switchgear, lighting, earthing, lightning protection, metering, controls, power quality, and systems integration.
• Working knowledge of UAE regulations, IEC, IEEE, BS, NFPA, BS 7671, CIBSE guidelines, and airport industry standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, Navisworks, ETAP, Amtech, Dialux, Relux, and collaborative project management platforms such as ACC/BIM 360 or Asite.
• Current UAE engineering registration or eligibility to obtain relevant professional licenses is preferred.