Senior Electrical Engineer

DBB; Dubai; On-site; AED 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to manage and supervise electrical installation activities in Dubai. The role involves overseeing compliance with safety standards, coordinating site activities, and optimizing resources. Ideal candidates should have strong knowledge of electrical systems and local authority standards, along with excellent communication and leadership skills. This position offers a crucial opportunity to ensure quality delivery of electrical systems in various projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise on-site electrical works including containment, cabling, and equipment installation.
• Distribute work plans to teams and ensure tasks are executed properly.
• Verify compliance with authority standards and consultant requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering for drawing clarifications.
• Track productivity and site logistics for electrical systems.
• Liaise with QA/QC for inspections and ensure NCRs are closed.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and maintain site records.
• Ensure HSE protocols are followed.
• Participate in energization activities, testing, and commissioning.

Skills

Understanding of electrical system design

Familiarity with local authority standards

Competent in interpreting drawings

Site supervision and execution

Planning of manpower and material requirements

Monitoring and reporting of site progress

Strong communication skills

Leadership and team supervision

Problem-solving and conflict resolution

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for managing and supervising all electrical installation and execution activities including LV/MV systems, lighting, power, earthing, cable management, and ELV systems within a designated zone or package. The role ensures that all works are executed in compliance with approved design, specifications, safety standards, and project schedules. The Sr. Electrical Engineer plays a key role in coordinating site activities, solving technical issues, optimizing resources, and ensuring quality delivery of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage on-site electrical works including containment, cabling, terminations, and equipment installation.
• Distribute work plans to teams and ensure tasks are understood and executed properly.
• Verify compliance with authority (DEWA/ADDC/SEWA) standards and consultant requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering for drawing clarifications and technical resolutions.
• Track productivity, material availability, and site logistics for electrical systems.
• Liaise with QA/QC for inspections and ensure NCRs are closed promptly.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and maintain detailed site records.
• Ensure that HSE protocols are followed at all times during electrical work.
• Participate in energization activities, testing, and commissioning.

Skills

• Understanding of electrical system design, installation, testing, and commissioning
• Familiarity with local authority standards (DEWA, ADDC, SEWA, DCD, etc.)
• Competent in interpreting drawings, SLDs, load schedules, and specifications
• Site supervision and execution of power, lighting, and ELV systems
• Planning of manpower and material requirements
• Monitoring and reporting of site progress and compliance
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Leadership and team supervision in a multicultural environment
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution on-site