Electrical Engineer at Aalco Group

Aalco Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalco Group in Doha seeks a Site Electrical Engineer to oversee the day-to-day electrical installation on a live construction site. You will manage containment, cabling, lighting and power, and interpret shop drawings to ensure accurate execution.

Responsibilities include coordinating with site electricians, foremen and subcontractors, maintaining safety, tracking progress, and preparing reports for the project manager. You will assist testing and handover activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience supervising electrical installation on construction sites.
• Strong understanding of shop drawings and RFIs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily electrical installation works including containment, cabling, lighting, and power.
• Direct site electricians, foremen, and subcontractors to meet daily work targets.
• Interpret approved shop drawings and ensure site teams execute them accurately.
• Coordinate with QA/QC team and safety officers to maintain standards.
• Support testing and commissioning and assist with handover documentation.

Skills

Electrical installation

Site supervision

Progress tracking

RFIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Job Summary

A Site Electrical Engineer directly oversees the day-to-day installation, execution, and supervision of electrical works on a construction site. While a design engineer works in an office and a QA/QC engineer focuses strictly on compliance, the site engineer is physically on the ground managing labor, progress, and immediate problem-solving.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Site Supervision and Execution

• Supervise daily electrical installation works including containment, cabling, lighting, and power.
• Direct site electricians, foremen, and subcontractors to meet daily work targets.
• Interpret approved shop drawings and ensure site teams execute them accurately.
• Manage site materials, tools, and equipment to prevent shortages or damage.

Progress Monitoring and Reporting

• Track daily progress against the master construction schedule.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for the project manager.
• Identify potential delays and implement recovery plans to keep work on track.
• Measure completed quantities of work for subcontractor payment verifications.

Technical Coordination

• Resolve day-to-day technical issues and clashes with civil or mechanical layouts.
• Raise Requests for Information (RFIs) to the design team when drawings lack clarity.
• Coordinate with the site surveyor to establish accurate reference points for equipment placement.
• Assist the procurement team by raising material requisitions based on site needs.

Safety and Quality Control

• Enforce strict site safety protocols to prevent electrical and construction hazards.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks with the workforce regarding safe working practices.
• Coordinate with the QA/QC team to raise Inspection Requests (IRs) for completed works.
• Ensure all installations comply with the project specifications and approved method statements.

Testing and Handover

• Support the testing and commissioning team during the final startup of electrical systems.
• Mark up red-line drawings on site to reflect the exact "As-Built" conditions.
• Help clear punch list items to secure final handing over certificates from the consultant.

Work Location: In person