Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Alaberah; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

Alaberah is looking for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role involves preparing comprehensive cost estimations, overseeing project budgets, and coordinating multiple electrical projects across various sites. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and at least 5-7 years of relevant experience in the UAE's construction sector.

Key responsibilities include value engineering, vendor bid analysis, and acting as the primary technical contact for clients. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years in electrical project engineering and management, preferably in the UAE.
• Proficiency in industry-standard estimation and project management software.
• Knowledge of UAE electrical codes and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimations for electrical projects.
• Monitor project budgets and ensure financial targets are met.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for project execution.
• Evaluate project performance and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical estimation

MEP coordination

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project/Primavera P6

MS Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive, highly accurate cost estimations for upcoming electrical projects and tender submissions.
• Review, analyze, and approve project quotations, vendor proposals, and subcontractor bids.
• Conduct value engineering to optimize project costs without compromising quality or safety.
• Monitor project budgets continuously, ensuring financial targets and profit margins are maintained.
• Oversee the daily progress of multiple concurrent electrical projects across various sites.
• Coordinate extensively with cross-functional project teams (MEP, Civil, Architecture) to ensure seamless integration and execution of electrical works.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with the overall master project plan.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, consultants, and main contractors regarding electrical scopes.
• Evaluate overall project performance against baseline schedules and budgets.
• Proactively identify potential bottlenecks, material shortages, or operational delays, and implement immediate corrective action plans.
• Ensure all electrical installations comply with stringent company quality standards and relevant UAE local authority regulations (e.g., DEWA, ADDC, SEWA, Civil Defence).
• Conduct regular site inspections and lead progress review meetings with site teams.
• Direct, supervise, and mentor junior electrical engineers, providing technical guidance and support in daily planning and execution tasks.
• Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring balanced workloads and accountability among the engineering team.
• Identify training needs and foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and high performance within the electrical department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (attested for UAE requirements).
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in electrical project engineering and management, entirely or predominantly within the UAE construction/contracting sector.
• Expertise in electrical estimation and tendering processes.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE electrical codes, standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software (AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera P6, MS Office Suite, and estimation software).
• Strong understanding of MEP coordination and integration.
• Ability to make swift, informed decisions to resolve site delays and technical clashes.
• Proven ability to guide, develop, and elevate the performance of junior engineers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder management and reporting.
• Exceptional organizational skills to juggle multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred.
• Must possess relevant local authority approvals/licenses (e.g., DEWA/TAQA approved engineer status is a strong advantage).