Site Engineer - Electrical & Automation

MENA-Water; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the company's reputation by ensuring compliance with regulations while assisting in the preparation of electrical layout drawings and managing site requirements. You'll have the opportunity to coordinate with project managers and engineers, providing technical support and troubleshooting on-site issues. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to various projects, ensuring safety and reliability in electrical systems. If you're passionate about engineering and looking for a challenging role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in electrical engineering and site management.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems design and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project managers and engineers for timely project execution.
• Develop and modify electrical layouts and test reports.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot system errors.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Site Management

Technical Documentation

Troubleshooting

Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical Layout Software

Testing Equipment

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with MENA-WATER regulations.
• Assist with Engineering Department for Electrical Layout drawings preparation, as needed.
• Assist the Department Manager with material & man power requirements as per the site requirements.
• Proactively coordinate with project managers, engineers, field technicians, and clients.
• Traveling to clients' locations.
• Meeting with clients to discuss project execution related issues and solve them in a timely manner.
• Drawing electrical or mechanical schematics to demonstrate how processes will work.
• Develop / Modify Electrical Layout, Cable Schedule & Test Reports.
• Determining machine automation test criteria before the final installation.
• Testing automated systems for efficiency, safety, and reliability.
• Troubleshooting system errors.
• Documenting development processes.
• Providing clients with technical support.
• Interfacing both internal team members and external customers as part of a solution-based service process.
• Installation & Troubleshooting designated plant/machine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on site management.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems design, installation, and maintenance.

Job-Specific Skills

• Prepare and review technical documentation, including drawings (Electrical Layout, Cable Schedule, Site Materials Requirement etc.) and test aspects of process plants.
• Co-ordinate with Client/Contractor engineers for Material / Work Inspection at site.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
• Co-ordinate with inter-departments, other engineers, and subcontractors to ensure timely project completion.
• Supervise and manage electrical installation and report any deviations from plans to the management team.
• Provide guidance to troubleshoot electrical issues on-site.
• Provide guidance on installation & wiring of Field Instruments (Flow/Pressure/Level Transmitters, Solenoid/Motorized Valves, etc.).
• I/O Loop Testing, Start-up & commissioning activities at project sites.