Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive, highly accurate cost estimations for upcoming electrical projects and tender submissions.
• Review, analyze, and approve project quotations, vendor proposals, and subcontractor bids.
• Conduct value engineering to optimize project costs without compromising quality or safety.
• Monitor project budgets continuously, ensuring financial targets and profit margins are maintained.
• Oversee the daily progress of multiple concurrent electrical projects across various sites.
• Coordinate extensively with cross-functional project teams (MEP, Civil, Architecture) to ensure seamless integration and execution of electrical works.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with the overall master project plan.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, consultants, and main contractors regarding electrical scopes.
• Evaluate overall project performance against baseline schedules and budgets.
• Proactively identify potential bottlenecks, material shortages, or operational delays, and implement immediate corrective action plans.
• Ensure all electrical installations comply with stringent company quality standards and relevant UAE local authority regulations (e.g., DEWA, ADDC, SEWA, Civil Defence).
• Conduct regular site inspections and lead progress review meetings with site teams.
• Direct, supervise, and mentor junior electrical engineers, providing technical guidance and support in daily planning and execution tasks.
• Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring balanced workloads and accountability among the engineering team.
• Identify training needs and foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and high performance within the electrical department.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (attested for UAE requirements).
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in electrical project engineering and management, entirely or predominantly within the UAE construction/contracting sector.
• Expertise in electrical estimation and tendering processes.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE electrical codes, standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software (AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera P6, MS Office Suite, and estimation software).
• Strong understanding of MEP coordination and integration.
• Ability to make swift, informed decisions to resolve site delays and technical clashes.
• Proven ability to guide, develop, and elevate the performance of junior engineers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder management and reporting.
• Exceptional organizational skills to juggle multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred.
• Must possess relevant local authority approvals/licenses (e.g., DEWA/TAQA approved engineer status is a strong advantage).