Electrical – MEP Site Engineer

Site Execution and Installation

• Supervise installation of power distribution systems, including LV panels, MDBs, SMDBs, and DBs.
• Supervise cable laying, termination, glanding, lighting, power, earthing, lightning protection, and low-current systems.
• Ensure work follows approved IFC and shop drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Monitor installation progress and quality performed by electricians and subcontractors.

Coordination and Quality

• Coordinate electrical routing and installations with civil, HVAC, plumbing, and finishing works.
• Attend coordination meetings to resolve clashes with consultants, contractors, and MEP teams.
• Raise RFIs for unclear site conditions or drawing conflicts and follow up on responses.
• Conduct quality checks, raise WIRs, close NCRs, and verify installation checklists and inspection reports.

Materials

• Ensure approved cables, conduits, fixtures, switchgear, and other electrical materials are used.
• Monitor material delivery, storage, and usage to avoid shortages or wastage.
• Prepare material take-offs and coordinate with procurement for timely requisitions.

Testing and Commissioning

• Plan and supervise insulation resistance, continuity, lighting, power, DB wiring, and breaker configuration tests.
• Support third-party testing and DEWA inspections for power supply energization.
• Ensure final testing, commissioning, and handover documents are submitted and approved.

Documentation and Safety

• Maintain daily site activity logs, manpower reports, installation checklists, and progress reports.
• Update red-marked and as-built drawings.
• Ensure compliance with UAE electrical codes and DEWA standards.
• Enforce lockout/tagout, PPE, toolbox talks, incident reporting, and other HSE procedures.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Accompany consultants and client representatives during inspections and walkthroughs.
• Address stakeholder-raised site issues and ensure timely resolution and follow-up.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Seven years of experience as an Electrical Site Engineer is required.
• A UAE driving license is required.

Technical Knowledge

• Experience with LV panels, MDBs, SMDBs, DBs, cabling, lighting, power, earthing, lightning protection, ELV, CCTV, and access control.
• Knowledge of approved drawings, electrical testing, commissioning, WIRs, NCRs, UAE electrical codes, and DEWA standards.

Workplace

• Work location is in person at project sites.

Employment