Senior Electrical Inspector – Data Center Projects

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to verify MV/LV installations for mission-critical data centre projects in Abu Dhabi. You will inspect switchgear, UPS, transformers, and generators, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and safety requirements.

Role requires 8+ years of electrical inspection experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering; GCC project experience is a plus. The team collaborates across engineering, QA/QC, commissioning and construction to deliver

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Diploma or Bachelor).
• Minimum 8 years of electrical inspection experience.
• Data Centre or mission-critical project experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV systems, UPS, generators, ATS, and switchgear.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, NFPA and local regulations.
• Experience reviewing electrical drawings and specifications.
• Exposure to testing and commissioning activities.
• QA/QC procedures and documentation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Inspect MV/LV distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems and generators.
• Verify installation of cable containment, power cabling, earthing and lightning protection.
• Conduct routine, hold-point and witness inspections per ITPs.
• Review material approvals and ensure compliance with project specs.
• Witness testing and energization activities (IR, relay testing).
• Monitor workmanship and installation quality.
• Raise observations and NCRs for non-conforming work.
• Maintain inspection records, test reports, and punch lists.
• Coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, commissioning and construction teams.
• Prepare daily and weekly quality inspection reports.

Skills

Electrical inspections

Report writing

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to verify MV/LV installations for mission-critical data centre projects in Abu Dhabi. You will inspect switchgear, UPS, transformers, and generators, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and safety requirements.

Role requires 8+ years of electrical inspection experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering; GCC project experience is a plus. The team collaborates across engineering, QA/QC, commissioning and construction to deliver