Electrical Engineer

KEO International Consultants; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Kuwait. This exciting role involves overseeing the electrical aspects of a large-scale housing project, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing technical support on-site. The company is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that promotes professional growth and well-being. With a strong focus on innovation and integrity, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a suite of competitive benefits and a culture that values diversity and collaboration. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Career development programs

Employee referral rewards

Mentoring and coaching programs

In-house learning courses

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in electrical engineering and large-scale residential projects.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical systems design and implementation for housing units.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and standards.
• Conduct site inspections and maintain records of electrical work.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Compliance with Electrical Codes

Site Supervision

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Electrical Engineer to join our team based in Kuwait for one of the housing projects. This project involves construction of 1,777 houses, along with service buildings, substations, mosques, etc.

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for providing on-site supervision and technical support for all electrical engineering aspects of the project. This includes ensuring compliance with all relevant codes, standards, and contract specifications.

We envisage success in this role to include:

• Oversee the design and implementation of electrical systems for individual housing units. This includes power distribution, lighting, and any other relevant electrical installations within the homes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulations in the country where the project is located.
• Coordinate with national utility providers (electricity, water, gas, etc.) to ensure smooth and timely connections for each housing unit. This includes liaising with utility companies, reviewing their connection procedures, and ensuring compliance with their requirements.
• Review and approve electrical shop drawings and material submittals from contractors and subcontractors to ensure they meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor the progress of electrical works and ensure adherence to approved plans and schedules.
• Inspect and test electrical installations at various stages of construction, including but not limited to: wiring, outlets, lighting fixtures, and grounding systems.
• Investigate and resolve any electrical-related issues or defects that arise during construction, including coordination with contractors to rectify any deficiencies.
• Prepare and maintain detailed records of all electrical inspections, tests, and non-conformances. This documentation will be crucial for project tracking, quality control, and potential future reference.
• Ensure the safety of all electrical work on site. This includes implementing and enforcing safety protocols, conducting regular safety inspections, and addressing any safety hazards identified.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the construction team on all electrical-related matters. This may include answering technical questions, resolving design conflicts, and assisting with the interpretation of electrical drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 12 years of work experience partnered with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Proven experience in the successful execution of large-scale residential construction projects is a mandatory requirement. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently residing in Kuwait.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety, and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.