Job Description

Job Title: Site Engineer - Electrical

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

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.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Minimum 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).

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

What is your salary expectation? What is your notice period?
Experience:

* building contracting: 6 years (Required)