Site Engineer (Electrical)

Job Summary: Responsible for supervising and executing all site-based electrical works in coordination with project requirements, approved drawings, and specifications. This includes LV power distribution, lighting systems, earthing and lightning protection, and ELV systems such as fire alarms, CCTV, access control, and structured cabling. The role involves close monitoring of daily progress, coordinating with civil and mechanical teams, and ensuring compliance with UAE authority regulations, safety requirements, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute and supervise electrical works at the site as per approved shop drawings, method statements, and project specifications.
• Coordinate daily with the Electrical Project Engineer and MEP team for work sequencing, resource allocation, and technical instructions.
• Ensure correct installation of LV systems including MDBs, SMDBs, DBs, cable trays, trunking, conduit works, wiring, earthing, lightning protection, lighting, and power outlets.
• Supervise ELV installations such as fire alarm, CCTV, access control, voice/data systems, intercom, and BMS.
• Verify that all materials used on site are approved, stored correctly, and protected from damage.
• Monitor site manpower, work allocation, and productivity, ensuring that activities match project schedules.
• Coordinate with civil and mechanical trades to resolve conflicts and avoid rework or delays.
• Prepare daily progress reports, highlighting completed works, pending activities, and any site issues.
• Check work quality and ensure compliance with QA/QC requirements before offering for consultant or authority inspections.
• Attend and assist in site inspections with consultants, DEWA, Dubai Civil Defense, and other authorities.
• Ensure proper cable routing, termination, labeling, and testing as per approved procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of as-built drawings by marking site changes and deviations from IFC drawings.
• Ensure that work areas follow safety regulations, that permits-to-work are obtained, and that workers follow electrical safety procedures.
• Support testing and commissioning of electrical systems under the guidance of the Electrical Project Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer.
• Provide technical guidance to electricians and foremen for resolving site-level installation challenges.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 6 or more years of experience in Electrical execution including 5 years in UAE.
• Strong understanding of LV and ELV systems installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with UAE authority regulations and inspection processes (DEWA, DCD, Etisalat, DU).

Application Question(s):

• How soon you can join ?
• What is your salary expectation ?

Experience:

• High rise building projects: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person