Electrical Engineer

Job description / Role

Job summary

Reports to the Project Lead, Senior Discipline Engineer, or Manager on site. Oversees, reviews, manages, and monitors implementation of the construction documents on site. Responsible to manage teams of discipline inspectors on site. Supports the Project Lead, Senior Discipline Engineer, or Manager technically and liaises with the design office, contractor, and client counterparts to ensure that the construction is carried out in accordance with plans and specifications.

Job duties

The incumbent performs a broad cross-section of complex technical and administrative activities requiring extensive experience and specialization in contract compliance, quality control (QC), and quality assurance (QA) inspection of electrical scope related to the project.

• Analyze applicable codes, standards, and project contract documents and monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Interpret or clarify contract documents for contractors.
• Maintain and prepare a variety of records including daily and weekly progress reports, material accounting records, change orders, and record drawings.
• Provide assistance to the Project Engineer or Site Engineer.
• Supervise, direct, and coordinate the inspection team.
• Conduct weekly meetings with inspectors and the Project Engineer.
• Ensure that responses are complete and in compliance with the contract documents. Where problems are found, work with the Project Engineer to resolve them.
• Audit inspections for conformity to contract documents and contractor-submitted plans.
• Assist the Senior Discipline Engineer to identify, respond to, or evaluate technical issues to maintain the schedule.
• Highlight any violations related to construction or engineering issues on site through issuance of non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Attend progress review meetings and coordination meetings to assist the Project Lead or Senior Engineer in resolving any site issues such as discrepancies in project drawings.
• Participate in the coordination and monitoring of snagging and project handover.
• Provide support to the Resident Engineer or Team Lead to ensure projects run smoothly by providing expert knowledge and advice.
• Liaise with the Design Engineer on modifications if required.
• Give daily site reports and highlight issues that arise on site to the Project Lead.
• Contribute to the preparation of all kinds of reports as directed by the Project Lead.
• Monitor health and safety of the construction works and report on the same. If required, stop the construction works if unsafe practices are being followed.

Experience

Minimum 12 years of demonstrable experience in the design and all aspects of supervision and project administration of electrical works related to large-scale projects within the Middle East consulting industry. Experience with underground car parks is required.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. An advanced postgraduate degree and membership of a recognized institution (e.g., PE, Peng, CEng, etc.) would be preferred. LEED GA or AP certifications would be a plus for MEP discipline.

Additional information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle—from advisory, planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects—both in your local community and on a global scale—that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote work

No

Employment type

Full-time

Key skills

Electrical engineering, lighting design, system design, firmware, NEC, LabView, PCB, CAD, FPGA, AutoCAD, programmable logic controllers, Revit

Vacancy

1