Site Electrical Engineer

VELAGO GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC SPC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

VELAGO GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC SPC in the UAE seeks an Electrical Engineer to supervise on-site electrical installations, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and codes. You will coordinate with consultants, main contractors, and subcontractors to resolve issues and keep projects on track.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, 3–6 years of experience, and strong knowledge of testing procedures, UAE standards (DEWA/TAQA/SEWA), and FIDIC contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized institution.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Strong understanding of electrical system requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical installation practices, materials, and testing procedure.
• Familiarity with local UAE codes, DEWA, TAQA/ADDC, SEWA and international standards.
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and installation details.
• Excellent communication and team coordination skills.
• Ability to manage site activities efficiently under pressure while ensuring quality and safety.
• Membership or certification with a recognized engineering body is preferred.
• Experience working under FIDIC contracts and in coordination with supervision consultants is a plus.
• UAE driving license is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor the installation of electrical systems on-site, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, ELV, Low current and other specialized systems.
• Ensure electrical works are executed as per approved drawings, specifications, and applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA, HTM).
• Conduct site inspections and verify work progress and quality in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with consultants, main contractors, and subcontractors to resolve technical issues and ensure smooth site operations.
• Review and comment on shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals for compliance with design intent and project specifications.
• Monitor site testing and commissioning activities and ensure adherence to safety protocols and QA/QC procedures.
• Prepare daily/weekly site reports highlighting progress, issues, and potential delays, and report to the construction/project manager.
• Attend project meetings, site walk-throughs, and inspections with stakeholders and authorities as required.
• Support the handover process by ensuring punch lists and final testing/ commissioning activities are completed to standard.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with local authority regulations, and environmental and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical Site Supervision

Technical Drawing Knowledge

Site Coordination

Problem-Solving

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise and monitor the installation of electrical systems on-site, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, ELV, Low current and other specialized systems.
• Ensure electrical works are executed as per approved drawings, specifications, and applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA, HTM).
• Conduct site inspections and verify work progress and quality in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with consultants, main contractors, and subcontractors to resolve technical issues and ensure smooth site operations.
• Review and comment on shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals for compliance with design intent and project specifications.
• Monitor site testing and commissioning activities and ensure adherence to safety protocols and QA/QC procedures.
• Prepare daily/weekly site reports highlighting progress, issues, and potential delays, and report to the construction/project manager.
• Attend project meetings, site walk-throughs, and inspections with stakeholders and authorities as required.
• Support the handover process by ensuring punch lists and final testing/ commissioning activities are completed to standard.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with local authority regulations, and environmental and safety standards.

Required qualifications and years of experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized institution.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Strong understanding of electrical system requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical installation practices, materials, and testing procedure.
• Familiarity with local UAE codes, DEWA, TAQA/ADDC, SEWA and international standards.
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and installation details.
• Excellent communication and team coordination skills.
• Ability to manage site activities efficiently under pressure while ensuring quality and safety.
• Membership or certification with a recognized engineering body is preferred.
• Experience working under FIDIC contracts and in coordination with supervision consultants is a plus.
• UAE driving license is an advantage

Salary: To be discussed during the interview

Work Location: UAE (In person)

Skills

• Electrical Site Supervision — ability to supervise electrical installation and manpower on-site.
• Technical Drawing Knowledge — confidently read and interpret SLDs, layouts, schematics, shop drawings, and details.
• Site Coordination — effectively coordinate with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, civil/architectural/MEP teams.
• Problem-Solving — ability to resolve technical and installation issues quickly and appropriately.
• Reporting — clear daily/weekly reports covering progress, manpower, issues, delays, and required actions.