Job Description

Senior Electrical and ICA Engineer - AECOM - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
This Senior Electrical and ICA Engineer role with AECOM Dubai supports the Resident Engineer in supervising electrical, control, and instrumentation works for stormwater drainage networks, pumping stations, and microtunneling facilities. The position ensures compliance with approved designs, standards, authority regulations, and strict safety practices while overseeing installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Function: Engineering
Salary: 26000-32000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate electrical and ICA works for stormwater systems and pumping stations
• Review and approve electrical and ICA shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and test plans
• Develop and implement QA/QC procedures including ITPs and commissioning protocols
• Conduct inspections and witness testing for LV cables, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, SCADA, PLCs, and control panels
• Verify loop checks, PLC programming, control logic, and SCADA system integration
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, NFPA, DEWA, RTA, and project-specific standards
• Coordinate interfaces across electrical, mechanical, and civil disciplines
• Monitor construction progress and report deviations, risks, or required corrective actions
• Support FAT, SAT, energization, commissioning, and handover procedures
• Review as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and training documentation
• Respond to RFIs and provide technical clarifications and guidance
• Enforce HSE protocols during electrical isolations, confined-space work, and energization procedures
• Assist with evaluating contractor claims, variations, and technical submissions
• Mentor junior engineers and inspectors on safety, quality, and engineering best practices

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or Instrumentation; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 15 years of electrical and ICA supervision experience for stormwater, sewerage, or pumping-station projects
• Strong background in LV systems, control systems, SCADA, instrumentation, and automation
• Experience with cabling, MCCs, backup systems, surge protection, telemetry, and system integration
• Deep knowledge of RTA, DM, DEWA, DU, and Etisalat standards
• Strong ability to resolve technical issues and lead supervision activities
• Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting skills

Skills Set

• Electrical and ICA system supervision
• SCADA integration and control logic verification
• QA/QC procedures and ITP development
• Shop drawing and material submittal review
• LV distribution systems and control panel testing
• Telemetry, instrumentation, and automation systems
• Authority compliance for Dubai projects
• Multidisciplinary coordination and site documentation

Why Join Us

• Work on major stormwater and pumping-station infrastructure projects
• Strong technical support and global collaboration
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Exposure to advanced automation and control technologies
• Supportive and diverse engineering environment

About the Company
AECOM Middle East is a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy based in Dubai, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy. With global expertise and strong local knowledge, AECOM helps clients develop resilient, efficient, and future-ready infrastructure across the GCC.
Job Title Senior Electrical and ICA Engineer - AECOM - Dubai, UAE
Senior Electrical and ICA Engineer - AECOM - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
This Senior Electrical and ICA Engineer role with AECOM Dubai supports the Resident Engineer in supervising electrical, control, and instrumentation works for stormwater drainage networks, pumping stations, and microtunneling facilities. The position ensures compliance with approved designs, standards, authority regulations, and strict safety practices while overseeing installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Function: Engineering
Salary: 26000-32000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate electrical and ICA works for stormwater systems and pumping stations
• Review and approve electrical and ICA shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and test plans
• Develop and implement QA/QC procedures including ITPs and commissioning protocols
• Conduct inspections and witness testing for LV cables, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, SCADA, PLCs, and control panels
• Verify loop checks, PLC programming, control logic, and SCADA system integration
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, NFPA, DEWA, RTA, and project-specific standards
• Coordinate interfaces across electrical, mechanical, and civil disciplines
• Monitor construction progress and report deviations, risks, or required corrective actions
• Support FAT, SAT, energization, commissioning, and handover procedures
• Review as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and training documentation
• Respond to RFIs and provide technical clarifications and guidance
• Enforce HSE protocols during electrical isolations, confined-space work, and energization procedures
• Assist with evaluating contractor claims, variations, and technical submissions
• Mentor junior engineers and inspectors on safety, quality, and engineering best practices

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or Instrumentation; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 15 years of electrical and ICA supervision experience for stormwater, sewerage, or pumping-station projects
• Strong background in LV systems, control systems, SCADA, instrumentation, and automation
• Experience with cabling, MCCs, backup systems, surge protection, telemetry, and system integration
• Deep knowledge of RTA, DM, DEWA, DU, and Etisalat standards
• Strong ability to resolve technical issues and lead supervision activities
• Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting skills

Skills Set

• Electrical and ICA system supervision
• SCADA integration and control logic verification
• QA/QC procedures and ITP development
• Shop drawing and material submittal review
• LV distribution systems and control panel testing
• Telemetry, instrumentation, and automation systems
• Authority compliance for Dubai projects
• Multidisciplinary coordination and site documentation

Why Join Us

• Work on major stormwater and pumping-station infrastructure projects
• Strong technical support and global collaboration
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Exposure to advanced automation and control technologies
• Supportive and diverse engineering environment

About the Company
AECOM Middle East is a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy based in Dubai, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy. With global expertise and strong local knowledge, AECOM helps clients develop resilient, efficient, and future-ready infrastructure across the GCC.
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Salary from 26000.00
Salary to 32000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
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