UG Stations Electrical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced professional to lead the construction supervision of electrical systems for metro stations. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety standards, overseeing installation, and managing project documentation. The ideal candidate boasts a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 12 years of relevant experience in metro rail projects. This role offers a tax-free salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Tax‑free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible and hybrid work solutions

Remote work opportunities

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• 12 years total experience in electrical systems for metro projects.
• Experience with design reviews and site supervision under FIDIC as preferred.
• Familiarity with industry codes and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMC construction supervision for electrical systems at metro stations.
• Supervise installation of MV/LV equipment and verify redundancy.
• Ensure compliance with codes and fire/life safety standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Metro rail project experience

Knowledge of NFPA 130

Safety protocol enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Lead PMC construction supervision for metro stations (overground and underground) electrical systems: MV/LV distribution transformers/switchgear UPS/EPMS lighting & emergency power earthing & lightning protection and electrical support to station systems (HVAC lifts/escalators fire alarm BMS/SCADA AFC CCTV telecom). Ensure redundancy reliability and life safety compliance in overground/underground environments per Employers Requirements and D&B contracts.

Power Distribution & Reliability

• Supervise installation of MV/LV switchgear transformers distribution boards cabling earthing and UPS; verify redundancy (ring/dual feeds) selectivity and protective coordination align with station loads (HVAC lifts safety systems).
• Review shortcircuit load flow and selectivity studies; witness equipment FAT/SAT and site acceptance.

Codes & Fire/Life Safety

• Enforce NFPA 130 electrical requirements (cable ratings smoke/flame performance wiring in stations/trainways) NEC/NFPA 70 references; ensure 1hour fireresistive cable applications where specified.

Systems Integration

• Coordinate electrical interfaces with BMS/SCADA fire alarm AFC PSD security telecom and mechanical loads; validate control power network connectivity and time synchronization.

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Monitor ITP/WIRs; maintain inspection records; manage punch lists/NCRs; support O&M documentation spares lists and asset registers for handover.

Contract Administration (FIDIC/PMC)

• Provide measurement inputs certify bills and report progress; support claims avoidance and resolution; act under RE guidance per FIDIC roles.

Safety

• Enforce electrical safety protocols (lockout/tagout arcflash boundaries) confined space and emergency power availability testing.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 12 years total experience and should have gained considerable knowledge working on metro rail station construction; design review and site supervision under design build/FIDIC preferred.
• Previous experience working on metro/rail projects and specifically at metro station construction is preferred.
• Familiarity with NFPA 130 NEC/NFPA 70 and IEC/EN railway electronics/environmental standards relevant to station equipment or similar.
• Power system studies review protection coordination QA/QC interface management across multi system station environments (E&M systems).
• Familiarity with industry codes and regulations.
• Reports to Resident Engineer (MEP); supervises E&M Site Inspectors.

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.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care personal health fitness and nutrition.
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills expand your expertise and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds 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. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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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.

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