Senior ELV Engineer

U+A; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis seeks an experienced Senior ELV Engineer to lead ELV, ICT, SCADA, BMS and life safety systems in Dubai. You will ensure compliance with project specs, local authorities, and quality standards while guiding the team through design, testing, and commissioning phases.

Responsibilities include end-to-end ELV delivery, shop drawing reviews, QC/QA inspections, and coordination with clients and stakeholders to meet milestones. A Bachelor’s degree and 8–12 years in ELV are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in ELV system execution and engineering, preferably within the UAE or GCC region.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Authority regulations, including DEWA, Dubai Civil Defence (DCD), and other relevant regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end execution of ELV and Life Safety systems, ensuring compliance with project requirements, local authority regulations, and quality standards.
• Provide site supervision and monitor installation activities to ensure adherence to approved drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance through inspections, testing, documentation, and implementation of corrective actions where required.
• Review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, technical submissions, and RFIs.
• Coordinate and oversee works related to SCADA Systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), ICT & ELV Systems, ISP/OSP Networks, Structured Cabling Systems.
• Supervise the installation, testing, integration, and commissioning of ELV systems, ensuring compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct system performance evaluations and troubleshoot technical issues effectively to ensure optimal system functionality.
• Ensure all works comply with UAE authority requirements, DEWA standards, relevant codes, and international best practices.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to maintain project schedules and deliverables.
• Perform quality assurance testing and validation of system components, interfaces, and integrated solutions.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, technical records, reports, and handover documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and site teams.

Skills

Site supervision

QA/QC

Client coordination

System testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SCADA Systems

BMS

Structured Cabling

ISP/OSP Networks

Job description

• Business Line: Energy and Sustainable Cities
• Type of contract: Permanent contract
• Region: Middle East and South Asia
• Job Family: Architecture

Company Description

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis has long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior ELV Engineer to join our team in Dubai, UAE. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the execution, coordination, testing, and commissioning of Extra Low Voltage (ELV), ICT, SCADA, BMS, and Life Safety Systems across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments. The role requires ensuring compliance with project specifications, local authority regulations, quality standards, and project delivery milestones while providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage the end-to-end execution of ELV and Life Safety systems, ensuring compliance with project requirements, local authority regulations, and quality standards.
• Provide site supervision and monitor installation activities to ensure adherence to approved drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance through inspections, testing, documentation, and implementation of corrective actions where required.
• Review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, technical submissions, and RFIs.
• Coordinate and oversee works related to:
  • SCADA Systems
  • Building Management Systems (BMS)
  • ICT & ELV Systems
  • ISP/OSP Networks
  • Structured Cabling Systems
• Supervise the installation, testing, integration, and commissioning of ELV systems, ensuring compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct system performance evaluations and troubleshoot technical issues effectively to ensure optimal system functionality.
• Ensure all works comply with UAE authority requirements, DEWA standards, relevant codes, and international best practices.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to maintain project schedules and deliverables.
• Perform quality assurance testing and validation of system components, interfaces, and integrated solutions.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, technical records, reports, and handover documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and site teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in ELV system execution and engineering, preferably within the UAE or GCC region.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Authority regulations, including DEWA, Dubai Civil Defence (DCD), and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in large-scale commercial, residential, infrastructure, or mixed-use developments.
• Strong understanding of testing, commissioning, QA/QC procedures, and project delivery processes.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in multidisciplinary project coordination and client-facing roles.