Senior Electrical Project Coordinator - Power & Utilities

AtkinsRéalis Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; 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 in Abu Dhabi seeks a Technical Coordinator - Electrical to support planning, coordination, and execution of electrical engineering activities across power generation, transmission, distribution and industrial projects.

The role interfaces with engineering, project management, procurement, construction, and client teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with standards, while reviewing drawings and specs and guiding procurement and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in electrical engineering or project coordination in power/energy/utility/EPC.
• Strong knowledge of power systems, substations, switchgear, transformers, and distribution networks.
• Experience in power generation, transmission, distribution, renewables, or industrial power projects.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, NFPA and local regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP, EPLAN or equivalent.
• Strong testing, commissioning, and maintenance knowledge.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical activities from design through commissioning on power projects.
• Review drawings, SLDs, load calculations, and specs.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Track schedules and resolve technical issues impacting execution.
• Coordinate procurement for transformers, switchgear, cables, and protection systems.
• Monitor installation, testing, and commissioning for compliance.
• Lead design reviews and project coordination meetings.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and company standards.
• Review submittals, methods, inspection reports, and vendor docs.
• Support progress reports, risk assessments, and project updates.
• Coordinate with QA/QC to meet quality requirements.
• Assist in troubleshooting during construction and operations.
• Maintain project documentation and records.

Skills

Power systems

Substations

Switchgear

Transformers

Distribution networks

Coordination skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

EPLAN

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Abu Dhabi seeks a Technical Coordinator - Electrical to support planning, coordination, and execution of electrical engineering activities across power generation, transmission, distribution and industrial projects.

The role interfaces with engineering, project management, procurement, construction, and client teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with standards, while reviewing drawings and specs and guiding procurement and commissioning activities.