Electrical Engineer - Grounding & Lightning Protection

ECCO Gulf Majorel Qatar; Qatar; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ECCO Gulf Majorel Qatar is seeking a results-driven Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of experience in design, installation, testing and commissioning of earthing and lightning protection systems for major infrastructure in Qatar. You will ensure KAHRAMAA and QCDD compliance and apply IEC 62305, IEEE 80/142, and BS EN 62305 across high-rise buildings, substations and commercial projects.

Strong site coordination and documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in Qatar/GCC.
• Experience in Earthing/Grounding and Lightning Protection Systems.
• Knowledge of KAHRAMAA and QCDD requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop earthing, grounding, and lightning protection systems per standards.
• Prepare drawings, layouts, calculations, specifications and method statements.
• Conduct earthing system calculations including earth resistance and soil resistivity.
• Design and review LPS and surge protection solutions.
• Supervise installation activities to ensure compliance with drawings and safety.
• Perform testing, inspection, and commissioning of earthing and LPS.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, clients, authorities and other disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with KAHRAMAA, QCDD, IEC, IEEE, BS EN and related standards.
• Identify issues and propose practical engineering solutions.
• Prepare testing/commissioning reports and project handover documentation.
• Support technical discussions, site inspections, authority approvals and meetings.
• Ensure work adheres to timelines, quality and HSE standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Grounding design

Lightning protection design

Regulatory knowledge KAHRAMAA/QCDD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

ECCO Gulf Majorel Qatar is seeking a results-driven Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of experience in design, installation, testing and commissioning of earthing and lightning protection systems for major infrastructure in Qatar. You will ensure KAHRAMAA and QCDD compliance and apply IEC 62305, IEEE 80/142, and BS EN 62305 across high-rise buildings, substations and commercial projects.

Strong site coordination and documentation are essential.