Senior Electrical Engineer

Parsons; Qatar; On-site; QAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Qatar is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical electrical support, lead design activities, and manage end-to-end electrical solutions for development projects. You will ensure designs comply with local regulations and international standards, review drawings and submissions, and coordinate with consultants and contractors to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronics, 8+ years of experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a recognized university.
• 8+ years of progressive professional experience in an engineering project management role.
• Experience in electrical project management functions, including design coordination and site-based technical support.
• Strong knowledge of applicable electrical standards, codes, and regulations in Qatar/GCC.
• Proficiency in CAD and standard PC software (AutoCAD, MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Providing technical electrical support to project managers and lead design activities.
• Plan and organize consultant design team work to ensure quality and performance within project parameters.
• Manage end-to-end electrical solutions for development projects.
• Ensure electrical designs meet local regulations and international standards and codes of safety.
• Review drawings, calculations, technical reports, and engineering submissions.

Skills

Electrical project mgmt

Regulatory understanding

Cross-functional coordination

Team leadership

CAD & MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

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Job Description:

Senior Electrical Engineer
Qatar

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Qatar! In this role, you will provide technical electrical support to project managers, lead and review electrical design and engineering activities, and manage end-to-end electrical solutions for development projects. You will ensure that electrical designs and project works comply with local regulations, international standards, and project objectives for time, cost, and quality.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing technical support and input on electrical disciplines to the Manager and project teams as required.
• Planning and organizing the work of consultant design team members to ensure quality and performance within project parameters.
• Managing end-to-end engineering solutions related to the electrical aspects of the development (providing technical electrical support).
• Ensuring that electrical designs and project drawings meet local regulations and international standards and codes of safety and stability.
• Meeting the requirements of the business plan and objectives in line with the company vision and mission.
• Monitoring and supervising activities related to electrical design.
• Providing feedback regarding project progress, status, and changes, and ensuring consultants are delivering detailed designs in accordance with agreed standards.

Engineering and Technical Support

• Commissioning or conducting thorough site surveys to ensure that work delivered by contractors and consultants meets appropriate standards.
• Implementing local electrical projects and infrastructure at various stages, in line with approved design criteria and standards.
• Assisting in developing scopes of work (SOW), reviewing drawings, attending meetings, following up with other departments as necessary, conducting site visits, and preparing minutes of meetings (MOMs).
• Establishing electrical engineering review processes, technical standards, and delivery requirements.
• Reviewing electrical designs, calculations, technical reports, drawings, specifications, and engineering submissions.
• Supporting private developers regarding existing and future electrical network issues and load requirements in compliance with local authority regulations.
• Maintaining good knowledge and effective use of applicable building permit systems.

Managing Contractor / Consultant

• Reviewing and providing advice and recommendations for amendments to designs at various stages of the project.
• Conducting due diligence on consultants, contractors, suppliers, and other service providers to recommend suitable electrical service providers for the project.
• Supporting technical analysis of tender bids for electrical works.
• Monitoring and controlling the progress of projects and the standard of work delivered by contractors and consultants to ensure that project specifications and approved parameters (electrical aspects) are met.
• Ensuring project parameters for electrical and infrastructure projects are met in line with agreed objectives (time, cost, quality).
• Validating consultants' proposals and advising management on recommendations for appointments.
• Liaising with consultants to ensure that drawings and designs comply with local regulations and international standards and codes of safety and stability.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a recognized university.
• 8+ years of progressive professional experience in an engineering project management role, preferably within a reputed regional developer, consultancy, or contractor.
• Experience in electrical project management functions, including design coordination and site-based technical support.
• Good knowledge of relevant real estate markets and electrical infrastructure requirements in Qatar/GCC.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical standards, codes, and regulations.
• Proficiency in utilizing CAD and standard PC software packages typically associated with engineering (e.g., AutoCAD, MS Office).
• Must have valid MME / MMUP registration.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or licensed or chartered professional engineering registration (e.g., PE, CEng) is preferred.
• Strong technical competency in electrical design and construction for building and infrastructure projects.
• Ability to influence, challenge, and interact effectively with senior engineers, consultants, and other departments.
• Experience working in multi-cultural environments and coordinating multidiscipli