Senior Electrical Engineer

The Project Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading and managing the electrical engineering team in a remote site operations environment ensuring that all electrical design and construction activities are executed in accordance with project requirements applicable codes standards and client specifications for the UAE projects.

• Lead and supervise the electrical engineering team to ensure timely and quality project delivery.
• Review and verify electrical designs drawings specifications calculations and equipment schedules for compliance with project requirements applicable standards and engineering best practices.
• Conduct technical reviews of power distribution systems lighting systems grounding and lightning protection systems ELV interfaces and other electrical infrastructure.
• Evaluate and approve electrical shop drawings material submittals and vendor documentation to ensure compliance with approved designs and project specifications.
• Review load calculations voltage drop calculations short-circuit studies cable sizing calculations and other engineering analyses.
• Provide technical guidance and resolutions for site queries RFIs (Requests for Information) NCRs and engineering change requests.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including Architectural Structural Mechanical Public Health ELV and BIM disciplines to ensure effective project integration and clash-free design solutions.
• Monitor construction activities remotely and provide engineering support to site teams to address technical challenges and maintain project progress.
• Ensure compliance with local authority regulations (UAE) international standards (IEC BS NFPA IEEE etc.) client requirements and project quality procedures.
• Participate in design coordination meetings technical workshops and progress reviews with clients consultants contractors and stakeholders.
• Support BIM coordination activities and ensure electrical models meet project BIM execution plan requirements.

• Strong expertise in electrical design review and construction support.
• Thorough understanding of electrical engineering codes standards and authority requirements.
• Ability to manage remote engineering teams and site support activities effectively.
• Proficiency in reviewing BIM models engineering calculations shop drawings and technical submissions.
• Excellent problem-solving coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective communication and leadership capabilities in multidisciplinary project environments.
• This role requires a highly experienced electrical engineering professional capable of ensuring technical excellence design compliance and successful project execution while managing engineering and site support functions remotely.
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10 years site experience; Middle East experience preferred

• Review electrical submissions from contractors
• Ensure compliance with international standards
• Evaluate load calculations cable sizing and protection systems
• Respond to technical queries

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care personal health fitness and nutrition.

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