Sr Electrical Engineer - DXB/AUH - Leading MEP Contractor!

Basic criteria:Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fieldLanguage Efficiency: English/ ArabicComputer efficiency: Computer literateOther: UAE Driving licenseExperience: Minimum 12 years’ MEP experience with high-rise/hospital/hospitality/theme park/entertainment projects

Job Description

The Senior Electrical Engineer leads the design, coordination, execution, and delivery of electrical systems for high-rise construction projects, ensuring compliance with project requirements, quality standards, safety regulations, and project schedules while providing technical guidance and support to project teams.

Responsibilities

Oversee the implementation of electrical systems for high-rise construction projects.Receiving the contract agreement and job awarded documents from the project manager.Organizing the tender documents, specification, BOQ & cost estimation sheets from the tender & estimation department.Preparing the Individual Projects document file.Coordination of all MEP systems with other trades, verification of builders' works, high-level coordination, reflected ceiling drawings, etc.Provide technical guidance to project teams and collaborate with stakeholdersAbility to verify design, prepare, and validate all required electrical calculations and cable sizingConduct thorough site inspections to ensure compliance with design specificationsMentor and develop junior engineers within the team.Perform a comprehensive review of project scope, client requirements, BOQ, project milestones, and specifications from bid documents.Initiate material inquiries with relevant suppliers and evaluate proposals to ensure alignment with project requirements.Obtain material submittals from selected suppliers and prepare them in accordance with project specifications.Provide clear technical guidance to the construction team, ensuring designs and drawings align with project requirements.Identify and address conflicts and discrepancies within the project, communicating effectively with the project team.Verify and issue a method of statement for all electrical activities as per project specifications.Responsible for material quantity take-off, material purchase request, and insurance of material delivery as per the project baselineAbility to foresee the project activity as per the baseline and ensure availability of adequate material and resources.Follow up and supervise all electrical activities and report to the project manager for any delayed activitiesFloating the Inquiries and gathering the quotations in compliance with the specifications, and finalizing the specified make & budgetary cost for final submittal in coordination with the Project Manager.Attending the site coordination and technical meetings with Consultant, Contractor, and Suppliers.Execute additional tasks as directed by the Project Manager.Identify scope gaps, design changes, and variation opportunities and coordinate with the commercial department.Lead testing, commissioning, energization, and handover activities.Monitor procurement status and long lead material schedules.Review and approve as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and handover documentation.Skills:In-depth understanding of applicable electrical engineering codes, standards, and regulations.Proficient in electrical analysis, calculations, and design review.Strong project planning, scheduling, and time management skills.Experienced in procurement, estimation, quantity take-offs, cost control, and project forecasting.Excellent leadership, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.Disclaimer: ONLY SUITABLE CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTEDRedfish solutions promotes a culture where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. We embrace differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender, age, religion, sexuality and any other protected characteristic. We have an inclusive recruitment philosophy and will endeavour to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process.For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.