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Electrical Engineer; TAQA Approved

Job in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Listing for: Ghobashgroup
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-05
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 180000 - 340000 AED Yearly AED 180000.00 340000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Electrical Engineer (TAQA Approved)
  • Supervise MV cable laying by direct burial, duct bank, trench, and cable tray, including route survey, trenching, bedding, cable pulling, and backfill.
  • Prepare and review cable pulling plans, covering pulling tension, bending radius, and drum handling, along with cable schedules and route layouts.
  • Oversee cable jointing and termination by qualified jointers, and verify compliance with manufacturer procedures and approved kits.
  • Verify cable identification, tagging, route markers, warning tape, protective tiles, and accurate as-built route records.
  • Coordinate with civil teams on trenches, duct banks, road crossings, and utility clearances before excavation starts.
  • Coordinate and witness pre-energization testing: insulation resistance, VLF/hipot, sheath integrity, continuity, and phasing.
  • Review test results and records, and ensure defects are corrected before energization.
  • Support commissioning activities with clients, consultants, and third-party testers.
  • Supervise day-to-day electrical installation activities in line with approved drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
  • Monitor installation of transformers, switch gear, MCCs, UPS systems, generators, lighting, and earthing systems.
  • Review electrical drawings, method statements, and work procedures before execution.
  • Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with quality requirements and inspection and test plans (ITPs).
  • Identify technical issues such as route clashes, material delays, and design queries, and propose practical solutions to avoid delays.
  • Plan and control materials, including cable drums, accessories, and storage on site.
  • Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
  • Prepare progress reports, update project management on site activities, and take part in project meetings.
  • Support project close-out, punch list clearance, and handover documentation.
  • Minimum 8-10 years of experience in electrical construction, installation, and commissioning.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial, Power, or Infrastructure projects.
  • UAE/GCC experience preferred.
  • Relevant experience in MV cable laying and electrical infrastructure projects, preferably with hands-on experience in TAQA infrastructure projects.
  • Relevant certifications in electrical systems and safety practices are preferred.
lectrical Power Distribution Systems (HV/LV)
  • Transformers, Switchgear, MCCs, and VFDs
  • Cable Laying, Glanding, and Termination
  • Lighting and Earthing Systems
  • Electrical Testing and Commissioning
  • Reading Electrical Drawings and Single-Line Diagrams
  • Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, and ADNOC standards
  • Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD
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