Senior Site Engineer - Electrical

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to drive design reviews, construction oversight and handover for complex electrical systems in Abu Dhabi. You will coordinate consultants, contractors and suppliers, ensuring safe, reliable and maintainable power distribution across MV/LV networks.

You will lead technical teams in design, procurement and commissioning, review vendor submissions, manage safety and quality, and ensure compliance with project requirements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a senior engineering or electrical package leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in design review, construction supervision, contractor coordination, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Strong technical knowledge of MV/LV distribution, transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, protection, earthing and building electrical services.
• Ability to assess engineering calculations and specialist studies and translate findings into practical project decisions.
• Familiarity with ETAP or equivalent analysis software and competence in reviewing AutoCAD/BIM documentation.
• Strong leadership, technical writing, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant local engineering registration or eligibility, where required.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design review, procurement oversight and handover.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and suppliers for safe and reliable electrical systems.
• Direct electrical engineers and inspectors, monitor quality and ensure conformance with designs.
• Monitor safety, testing, commissioning and regulatory approvals across milestones.
• Oversee interfaces with other disciplines and utility providers; manage program risk and progress.
• Provide commercial support by tracking variations, claims and procurement constraints.
• Mentor engineers and inspectors, improve engineering review practices and enable handover readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Safety compliance

Team mentoring

Contractor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

BIM

MS Office

Job description

Role Purpose

Lead the electrical engineering and construction oversight function on behalf of the company from design review and procurement through installation commissioning and handover Coordinate consultants contractors and suppliers to deliver safe reliable and maintainable electrical systems that meet contractual requirements project budgets and delivery milestones strong

Key Responsibilities

• 1 Technical Leadership and Design Review

  Establish and communicate electrical project requirements design criteria and technical acceptance requirements Review consultant and in-house designs specifications single-line diagrams layouts and equipment schedules for compliance completeness constructability and maintainability Review electrical calculations and studies including load assessments equipment sizing voltage drop short-circuit levels protection coordination earthing and harmonics as applicable Identify design gaps and technical risks and coordinate their resolution with the responsible designer Evaluate proposed design changes and value engineering options against performance reliability operating cost and project requirements

• 2 Technical Submissions and Procurement

  Review shop drawings material submissions technical queries method statements and inspection and test plans Assess vendor proposals technical deviations and alternative products provide clear recommendations for acceptance or rejection Support tender evaluations technical clarifications and procurement decisions Track critical equipment approvals and long-lead deliveries with procurement and project teams

• 3 Construction Oversight and Contractor Management

  Direct electrical engineers and inspectors allocate responsibilities and monitor the quality of their work Oversee electrical installations and verify that contractors implement approved designs and quality requirements Resolve site technical issues with consultants contractors and equipment manufacturers Coordinate electrical interfaces with other disciplines utility providers and specialist system contractors Review contractor programmes resource plans and progress recommend corrective measures where milestones are at risk

• 4 Quality Safety and Compliance

  Monitor electrical quality performance recurring defects and closure of non-conformance reports Verify that inspection and testing requirements are completed before concealment energisation and acceptance Coordinate authority submissions inspections and technical approvals with the responsible parties Review electrical safety arrangements for testing energisation shutdowns and work affecting operational systems Escalate significant technical quality and safety risks to project management

• 5 Testing Commissioning and Operational Readiness

  Review factory and site acceptance test procedures commissioning plans and system acceptance criteria Attend critical factory and site tests and coordinate closure of identified deficiencies Oversee verification of protection settings equipment interlocks automatic transfer sequences and monitoring interfaces Coordinate integrated system testing and failure-scenario demonstrations where required by the project Recommend technical readiness for energisation and handover based on documented completion and test evidence

• 6 Commercial Support and Reporting

  Assess the technical justification and scope implications of variations substitutions and contractor claims Support quantity verification and progress payment assessments for electrical works Report technical status procurement constraints site progress commissioning readiness and outstanding decisions Maintain clear records of technical decisions and approvals within the company s delegated authority

• 7 Handover and Team Development

  Lead the technical review of as-built drawings operation and maintenance manuals test certificates warranties spare parts and training records Coordinate snag closure operator training and transition to the facilities management team Support resolution of electrical defects during the defects liability period Mentor engineers and inspectors and improve engineering review and inspection practices

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a senior engineering or electrical package leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in design review, construction supervision, contractor coordination, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Strong technical knowledge of MV/LV distribution, transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, protection, earthing and building electrical services.
• Ability to assess engineering calculations and specialist studies and translate findings into practical project decisions.
• Familiarity with ETAP or equivalent analysis software and competence in reviewing AutoCAD/BIM documentation.
• Strong leadership, technical writing, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant local engineering registration or eligibility, where required.

Preferred Experience

• UAE/GCC experience and familiarity with local utility and authority approval processes.
• Experience delivering data centres, mission-critical facilities or major industrial/building projects.
• Understanding of redundant power arrangements, maintainability, integrated systems testing and operational continuity.
• Professional engineering accreditation and relevant project management or data centre qualifications.