Resident Engineer - Low Voltage Electrical Systems
AECOM Corporation
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Job summary
AECOM is seeking a seasoned Resident Engineer for Low Voltage electrical systems in Doha, Qatar. The role requires strong site supervision, technical oversight of LV installations, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery for large airport projects.
Ideal candidates will have 15+ years’ experience in complex building constructions, with 10+ years on international airport programs, and familiarity with cargo facilities is a plus.
Qualifications
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience on large or complex building projects.
- Minimum 10 years on major international airport projects.
- Proven experience in low voltage electrical engineering and construction supervision.
- Experience coordinating electrical construction activities with multidisciplinary project teams.
- Experience reviewing technical submissions, shop drawings, inspection requests, and quality documentation.
Responsibilities
- Provide site-based supervision and technical oversight of LV electrical installations.
- Monitor LV power distribution, lighting, and small power works.
- Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and standards.
- Coordinate with contractors and engineering teams to resolve issues.
- Support testing, commissioning, and system integration.
- Maintain quality assurance and documentation.
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Job description
AECOM is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer - Low Voltage (LV) to provide site-based engineering supervision and technical oversight of electrical installations on large and complex building projects within an international airport environment in Doha, Qatar. The role covers low voltage power distribution, lighting, small power, and associated electrical systems. The successful candidate will oversee installation activities, review technical submissions, monitor construction quality, and coordinate testing and commissioning to ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable standards, and contractual requirements. Working with the client, contractors, consultants, airport authorities, and multidisciplinary engineering teams, the Resident Engineer will manage technical interfaces, resolve construction issues, and support the safe and successful delivery of LV electrical systems. Candidates must have extensive experience in complex building construction and major international airport projects. Experience involving airport cargo facilities or cargo terminals is particularly desirable.
- Provide site-based supervision and technical oversight of low voltage electrical construction activities.
- Monitor LV power distribution systems, lighting installations, small power, and associated electrical works.
- Verify that installation activities comply with approved engineering drawings, specifications, method statements, and applicable standards.
- Monitor electrical installation quality, workmanship, and construction progress.
- Identify installation deficiencies, technical discrepancies, and construction constraints.
- Coordinate with contractors and engineering teams to resolve outstanding electrical installation issues.
- Support the delivery of LV works in accordance with approved project schedules and quality requirements.
- Review LV electrical shop drawings and technical submittals.
- Examine material approvals, construction method statements, and inspection requests.
- Verify compliance with approved electrical designs and contractual specifications.
- Identify design discrepancies and technical matters requiring clarification.
- Coordinate technical reviews with relevant consultants and engineering disciplines.
- Monitor implementation of approved installation requirements on site.
- Support the resolution of electrical engineering issues affecting construction activities.
- Coordinate LV electrical installations with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Review interfaces with architectural and structural construction works.
- Coordinate with ICT, security, and other project disciplines.
- Identify potential conflicts between LV installations and associated building systems.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to resolve design and construction interface issues.
- Support effective integration of electrical installations with other airport infrastructure systems.
- Monitor compliance with project quality requirements and applicable electrical installation standards.
- Review inspection reports and identify outstanding quality concerns.
- Examine Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and follow up on corrective actions.
- Verify that electrical installation works satisfy approved technical specifications.
- Coordinate with contractors and inspection personnel to address defective or non-compliant works.
- Maintain accurate records of inspection findings and outstanding technical issues.
- Support consistent implementation of project quality assurance procedures.
- Monitor testing and commissioning activities for LV electrical systems.
- Verify that required testing and commissioning procedures are followed.
- Coordinate testing activities with contractors, consultants, and relevant project disciplines.
- Monitor system integration and identify outstanding interface concerns.
- Review testing and commissioning documentation.
- Follow up on deficiencies identified during testing and verification.
- Support completion of required technical documentation before project handover.
- Monitor compliance with project health and safety requirements.
- Ensure LV installation activities follow applicable airport security and operational procedures.
- Coordinate with airport authorities regarding relevant electrical construction matters.
- Identify construction activities that may conflict with airport operational requirements.
- Support the resolution of safety, security, and operational concerns affecting LV works.
- Maintain awareness of airport access and operational constraints during construction and commissioning.
- Liaise with the client, contractors, consultants, and airport authorities on LV-related technical matters.
- Coordinate construction supervision activities with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Participate in project progress and technical coordination meetings.
- Prepare site inspection reports, progress updates, and technical records.
- Identify project risks and construction issues requiring management attention.
- Support risk management and resolution of outstanding technical concerns.
- Assist with practical completion and final handover activities.
- Recognized Bachelor 's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
- Membership of the Association for Project Management (APM) or another recognized project management institution.
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience on large or complex building projects.
- Minimum 10 years of experience on major international airport projects.
- Proven experience in low voltage electrical engineering and construction supervision.
- Demonstrated experience performing resident engineering responsibilities.
- Experience coordinating electrical construction activities with multidisciplinary project teams.
- Practical experience reviewing technical submissions, shop drawings, inspection requests, and quality documentation.
- Experience overseeing electrical installation quality, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Experience involving airport cargo facilities or cargo terminals is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of low voltage electrical distribution systems.
- Understanding of lighting, small power, and associated electrical installations.
- Knowledge of electrical installation standards and construction specifications.
- Ability to review and interpret electrical engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Experience evaluating shop drawings, material approvals, and construction method statements.
- Familiarity with inspection requests, quality assurance procedures, and construction quality documentation.
- Understanding of LV electrical testing, commissioning, and system integration.
- Ability to identify design discrepancies, installation defects, and technical interface conflicts.
- Knowledge of non-conformance reporting and corrective action procedures.
- Understanding of construction progress monitoring and project reporting.
- Knowledge of airport safety, security, and operational requirements.
- Excellent leadership and construction supervision capabilities.
- Strong coordination and stakeholder communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and airport authorities.
- Sound technical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong analytical skills when reviewing installation and engineering issues.
- Excellent technical reporting and documentation skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple engineering disciplines on complex building projects.
- Effective management of construction interfaces and competing project priorities.
- Commitment to electrical installation quality, construction safety, and successful project delivery.
At AECOM, our teams help deliver infrastructure and building projects that support communities and improve the built environment. This Resident Engineer position offers the opportunity to contribute to complex international airport construction works while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering and construction professionals. AECOM supports professional development through training programs designed to strengthen technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and long-term career progression.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- Disability insurance and related benefits.
- Paid time off and applicable leave arrangements.
- Voluntary benefits and employee perks.
- Employee assistance programs and well-being resources.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings arrangements.
- Employee stock purchase plan participation.
- Flexible work options where applicable.
AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activity seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and professional opportunity. Applicant information will be handled confidentially in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity guidelines.
Job Reference: J10158908 Business Line: Transportation Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa Career Area: Construction
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world through advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings to develop innovative, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure solutions. With more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM brings together engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital innovators, program managers, and construction specialists working on projects that create positive and lasting impacts. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. The organization supports professional growth, multidisciplinary collaboration, respect, and equal employment opportunities.
Company Website: aecom.com
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