Senior Electrical Engineer

Job description / Role

Job responsibilities

Stantec is currently looking for a senior electrical engineer to join our dynamic site team and support on a construction supervision project in Dubai.

Some of the key job responsibilities of this role entail the following:

• Monitoring the electrical scope of works for conformance with the provisions of the contract documents and the procedures manual.
• Reviewing, approving and processing all electrical technical submittals.
• Answering RFIs related to electrical scope of works.
• Coordinating and supervising the work of all MEP activities and operations.
• Reviewing contractors electrical change order proposals and preparing recommendations to MEP PM.
• Liaison with the necessary sub consultants.
• Reviewing contractors claims related to electrical works and preparing recommendations for claims.
• Reviewing the contractors project record documents relevant to their discipline.
• Managing the electrical inspectors.
• Analyzing laboratory and testing reports.
• Assisting with the inspection of completed works and monitoring the start-up, testing, commissioning and handover of the electrical works.
• Signing off on completed electrical works with completed documentation.
• Perform all other duties given by MEP PM.

Qualifications

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years total experience with four (5) years in construction administration in UAE, and five (5) years in the Middle East.
• Healthcare design and supervision experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Strong technical background.
• Excellent knowledge of electrical systems, products and materials.
• Excellent knowledge of applicable electrical design and construction codes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office business solutions (Excel, Word).
• Ability to review and comment properly on necessary documentation.
• Excellent understanding of specifications and authority requirements.
• Complete project understanding in a given discipline, from start to hand-over.