Technical Coordinator - Electrical (UAE Nationals)

ATKINSREALIS OVERSEAS - ABU DHABI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Abu Dhabi seeks a Technical Coordinator - Electrical to support planning, coordination, and execution of electrical engineering activities across power generation, transmission, and industrial projects. You will interface with engineering, PM, procurement, construction, and clients to ensure timely delivery and compliance with standards.

The role requires strong technical expertise, coordination, and a focus on quality, safety, and operational excellence, with travel to project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years in electrical engineering or project coordination in power/utility/EPC sectors.
• Strong knowledge of power systems, substations, switchgear, transformers, and distribution networks.
• Experience with IEC/IEEE/NFPA standards and local regulations.
• Proficient in electrical design tools such as AutoCAD, ETAP, EPLAN.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical engineering activities from design to commissioning on power projects.
• Review SLDs, load calculations, and technical specifications.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders to meet project requirements.
• Track schedules and resolve technical issues impacting project execution.
• Coordinate procurement of electrical equipment and monitor installation and testing.

Skills

Electrical systems

Coordination skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Problem solving

Safety awareness

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

EPLAN

Job description

Job Description Overview

The Technical Coordinator - Electrical will support the planning, coordination, and execution of electrical engineering activities for power generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial power projects. The role acts as a key interface between engineering, project management, procurement, construction, and client teams to ensure timely project delivery and compliance with technical standards. The position requires strong technical expertise, coordination skills, and a focus on quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Your role

• Coordinate electrical engineering activities across power projects from design through commissioning.
• Review and monitor electrical drawings, single-line diagrams (SLDs), load calculations, and technical specifications.
• Liaise with engineering consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
• Track project schedules and support timely resolution of technical issues affecting project execution.
• Coordinate procurement activities for electrical equipment, including transformers, switchgears, cables, protection systems, and related components.
• Monitor installation, testing, and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Facilitate technical discussions, design reviews, and project coordination meetings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, and company standards.
• Review technical submittals, method statements, inspection reports, and vendor documentation.
• Support project teams in preparing progress reports, risk assessments, and project updates.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams to ensure quality requirements are achieved during project execution.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving electrical system issues during construction and operational phases.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure accurate record keeping throughout the project lifecycle.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience in electrical engineering or project coordination within the power, energy, utility, or EPC sector.
• Strong knowledge of power systems, substations, switchgear, transformers, and electrical distribution networks.
• Experience in power generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, or industrial power projects.
• Familiarity with international standards such as IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and local regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in electrical design and engineering software such as AutoCAD, ETAP, EPLAN, or equivalent tools.
• Strong understanding of testing, commissioning, and maintenance practices for electrical systems.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization.

We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.

We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and our people.

We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital.

The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

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