Elv Engineer

Job description / Role

Company Overview

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Groupu2019s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the Role

The Sr. ELV Engineer is a pivotal role focused on the design, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of Extra Low Voltage systems to meet project specifications and client/operator requirements. The position requires extensive coordination with consultants, main contractors, and suppliers to deliver integrated ELV solutions within project timelines and budgetary constraints. Success in this role involves proactive management of quality, health, safety, environment, and asset management while fostering professional relationships to support ELV system integration.

What You Will Do

• Review and understand project specs, IFC drawings, and requirements for ELV systems.
• Prepare detailed ELV system design drawings, schematics, and layouts for systems such as CCTV, access control, BMS, fire alarm, public address, SMATV/IPTV, PABX, data and Wi-Fi system, structured cabling, GRMS, and parking management system.
• Ensure designs comply with international standards (NFPA, BS, IEC, TIA/EIA, etc.) and local authority regulations.

• Establish relationships with clients, consultants, vendors, suppliers, and other professionals to expand networks.
• Participate in design coordination meetings with other systems of MEP and architectural teams.
• Prepare material submittals, technical data sheets, and shop drawings for consultant/operator review and approval in close coordination with them.

• Supervise the installation, termination, testing, and commissioning of all ELV systems at site, ensuring correct installation procedures are followed according to approved shop drawings and manufacturer recommendations.
• Monitor subcontractor performance to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and within quality standards.
• Verify cable routes, conduits layouts, and system integration points are accurately implemented.

• Conduct system testing, programming, and commissioning in coordination with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during system integration.
• Prepare final testing and commissioning reports and documentation for client handover.

• Control the quality and technical correctness of the installation in accordance with the project quality assurance plan.
• Be accountable for determining, implementing, and continuous monitoring of QHSE and asset management system aspects in activities and areas of work.
• Report all QHSE and asset management incidents immediately and take necessary precautions to avoid recurrence.

• Support procurement by preparing Bill of Quantity (BOQ) and material take-offs.
• Maintain accurate records of drawings, material submittals, RFIs, and as-built documents.
• Assist in preparing O&M manuals, training schedules, and system operation documents for client handover.

• Allocate the workforce to areas of the site based on the program, nature of the works, and the skills required.
• Set targets and monitor the productivity of the workforce at site.
• Arrange skills development and training for the foremen and site workforce.

Required Skills to Be Successful

• Design and review skills for ELV systems such as fire alarm system, CCTV, access control, and others.
• Ability to prepare system design drawings, integration plans, and calculations.
• Proficient understanding of international standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills to manage teams and liaise with external partners.

What Qualifies You for the Role

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Electronics, Communication Engineering or equivalent.
• 7-12 years of experience in MEP.
• Proficient in soft skills such as MS Office, AutoCAD, ELV integration, and protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus, BACnet, etc.).
• Preferred certifications include BICSI, KNX, or manufacturer certifications (Honeywell, Siemens, Bosch, etc.).

About Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies

Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies offers customers complete engineering and systems integration solutions. The engineering arm operates in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt providing a wide variety of products and services from air conditioning, scaffolding and access solutions, elevators and escalators, control and life safety, facilities management, building products, MEP, energy management, technology infrastructure, and digital transformation.

The technologies division provides complete business solutions to large, medium, and small customers that include contact centre solutions, business applications, business intelligence, data management, advanced analytics amongst others. The IT infrastructure portfolio comprises IP telephony, ELV systems, networking solutions, professional audio-visual solutions, and managed services. These solutions are further complemented by services that include project management, installation, testing, commissioning, and after-sales maintenance contracts.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.