Senior Electrical Engineer - Road Utilities Job Snapshot
Role: Senior Electrical Engineer - Road Utilities
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Construction
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Experience: Minimum 15 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Senior Electrical Engineer - Road Utilities position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a Construction opportunity overseeing electrical networks for road and infrastructure developments. AECOM is hiring a senior engineering professional to supervise installation, inspection, testing and authority handover activities covering power distribution, street lighting, traffic systems, telecom infrastructure and associated utility works.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Construction
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Salary: AED 25000-35000 per month
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Work Model: On-site
Requisition ID: J10154887
Role Context
Based within AECOM 's Transportation business line for the Middle East and Africa, this role provides senior electrical supervision throughout infrastructure construction. The engineer will coordinate site execution with civil and mechanical disciplines, verify contractor compliance and facilitate approvals involving DEWA, RTA, Dubai Municipality and telecommunications authorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct the inspection and supervision of electrical infrastructure works.
- Oversee LV-HV networks, power distribution and street-lighting installations.
- Monitor traffic-signal connections, telecom ducts and associated systems.
- Examine electrical shop drawings for technical and contractual compliance.
- Assess material submissions and contractor method statements.
- Provide review comments and recommendations for approval.
- Verify compliance with DEWA, Etisalat, du, RTA and Dubai Municipality requirements.
- Coordinate electrical construction with civil and mechanical activities.
- Monitor the quality of installation, testing and commissioning work.
- Inspect cable routes, trenches, ducts and electrical manholes.
- Witness insulation resistance, continuity and load tests.
- Compare as-built drawings with verified field conditions.
- Work with site inspectors to confirm completed installations.
- Attend technical meetings, authority inspections and coordination workshops.
- Monitor contractor progress against approved construction schedules.
- Ensure electrical activities comply with HSE requirements.
- Document non-conforming work and require suitable corrective action.
- Follow up until identified quality issues are properly resolved.
- Review no-objection certificate drawings and authority submissions.
- Track outstanding approvals that could affect project delivery.
- Assist the Resident Engineer with contractor queries and technical assessments.
- Review proposed electrical design changes.
- Prepare concise daily and weekly progress reports.
- Record delays, inspections and completed construction activities.
- Maintain traceable documentation for inspections, testing and approvals.
- Support final inspections and electrical utility handovers.
- Plan shutdowns affecting existing electrical services.
- Ensure existing systems are safely reconnected after completion.
- Review final as-built records during project closeout.
- Communicate effectively with clients, contractors and authority representatives.
Ideal Profile
- Bachelor 's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
- At least 15 years of electrical construction-supervision experience.
- Substantial experience with UAE roads and infrastructure projects.
- Proven supervision of street-lighting and traffic-signal installations.
- Experience with power distribution and utility network construction.
- Strong knowledge of electrical testing and commissioning procedures.
- Familiarity with UAE electrical regulations and approval processes.
- Working knowledge of DEWA, ADDC and RTA requirements.
- Ability to assess electrical shop drawings and material submissions.
- Experience coordinating contractors, consultants and authorities.
- Strong understanding of inspection and quality-control procedures.
- Ability to manage non-conformance and corrective-action processes.
- Experience coordinating shutdowns of operational electrical services.
- Accurate technical reporting and document-control abilities.
- Strong communication, coordination and site problem-solving skills.
Skills Set
- Road electrical infrastructure
- LV-HV network supervision
- Street-lighting systems
- Traffic-signal infrastructure
- Power-distribution networks
- Telecommunications ducts
- Cable trenching and routing
- Electrical manhole inspection
- Shop drawing assessment
- Material approval
- Electrical installation supervision
- Testing and commissioning
- Insulation resistance testing
- Continuity testing
- Load testing
- Utility shutdown coordination
- DEWA compliance
- ADDC requirements
- RTA standards
- Dubai Municipality approvals
- Non-conformance management
- As-built verification
- Authority handoverHSE compliance
Why Join Us
This role provides exposure to major road and utility developments where electrical reliability, authority compliance and safe delivery are essential. AECOM supports professional growth through collaboration with multidisciplinary specialists, structured learning and involvement in complex infrastructure programs. Depending on employment status and applicable policies, benefits may include health coverage, disability insurance, paid leave, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, recognition awards and retirement-related benefits.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams work with public- and private-sector clients across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. With more than 50000 professionals worldwide, AECOM develops sustainable and resilient solutions that improve communities and create long-term value.