Senior Electrical Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support Fit-Out and MEP projects , with a strong focus on electrical design review, power requirements, inspections, testing & commissioning, and contractor coordination.

📍 Location: DIFC, Dubai

💼 Position: Senior Electrical Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage tenant, event and DIFC project-related Fit-Out requests received through the portal or email.
• Ensure Fit-Out projects are completed within agreed timelines and required quality standards.
• Review electrical drawings and coordinate with contractors to clarify technical comments and requirements.
• Monitor authority design approvals and inspection approvals throughout the project.
• Conduct feasibility studies for electrical power upgrades based on tenant requirements, available electrical capacity and existing site conditions.
• Coordinate with the FM team for power shutdowns and electrical panel modification works .
• Notify and coordinate with affected tenants during scheduled power shutdowns.
• Provide technical guidance to site inspectors and contractors during project execution.
• Conduct regular site visits, identify technical issues and recommend corrective measures.
• Witness Insulation Resistance (Megger) Tests and live electrical tests .
• Conduct first-fix inspections and provide corrective feedback prior to false-ceiling closure.
• Carry out final inspections and verify functionality of electrical services before final approval.
• Coordinate with base-build, Fire & Life Safety (FLS) and ELV contractors .
• Verify works against authority-approved drawings .
• Witness and verify Testing & Commissioning , including Life Safety Systems.
• Coordinate closely with Mechanical and Civil teams to ensure electrical power requirements and outlet locations align with equipment schedules, F&B/retail requirements, furniture layouts and interior design requirements.
• Coordinate inspection schedules and complete first and final inspection checklists through the project portal.
• Identify non-standard works and escalate technical issues to the concerned engineering disciplines.
• Notify the QHSE team where unsafe works or practices are identified.
• Maintain effective coordination with contractors, engineering disciplines and project stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems within Fit-Out projects.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in:

✅ Electrical Engineering & Building Services

✅ MEP / Fit-Out Projects

✅ Electrical Power Distribution

✅ Load Assessment & Power Upgrades

✅ Electrical Panel Modifications

✅ Power Shutdown Coordination

✅ Megger / Insulation Resistance Testing

✅ Testing & Commissioning

✅ First-Fix & Final Inspections

✅ FLS & Life Safety Systems

✅ ELV Coordination

✅ Authority Drawing Review & Approvals

✅ Contractor & FM Coordination

✅ Retail / F&B Fit-Out Coordination

✅ QHSE & Site Safety Compliance

Experience in commercial buildings, high-rise developments, retail/F&B Fit-Out, mixed-use properties or Facilities Management environments would be highly relevant.

📩 Interested Candidates

If you have relevant experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Dubai, we would like to hear from you.

Apply through LinkedIn or share your updated CV with the recruitment team, mentioning “Senior Electrical Engineer” in your application.

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