Senior Electrical Engineer - Infrastructure
Posted date [2026-08-05]
(ID: 49003)
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AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure development, engineering, and project management solutions, dedicated to building a better, smarter, and more sustainable world. With unmatched expertise in construction, civil engineering, architecture, environmental consulting, and urban development, AECOM helps clients tackle complex challenges across water, energy, transportation, oil and gas, renewable energy, and smart city projects. As one of the world’s leading engineering and construction companies in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the wider Gulf region, AECOM partners with both government and private organizations to deliver innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions through every stage of the project lifecycle from advisory and design to engineering, procurement, and construction management. Headquartered in the United States and operating across the Middle East, AECOM is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of USD 16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Its projects shape skylines, transportation systems, and energy networks across major Gulf cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, and Muscat. For those seeking engineering jobs in Dubai, construction management roles in the UAE, civil engineering careers in Saudi Arabia, or infrastructure project opportunities across the Middle East, AECOM offers a world-class environment for growth and innovation. Discover the latest AECOM Gulf and Middle East job openings at careersingulf.com, the region’s leading job portal for engineering, architecture, construction, and project management careers.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Senior Electrical Engineer - InfrastructureJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Electrical Engineer - Infrastructure
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Construction
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Experience: Minimum 15 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Senior Electrical Engineer - Infrastructure opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a Construction role focused on supervising electrical systems for roads and major infrastructure projects. AECOM is hiring an experienced engineer to oversee LV-HV networks, street lighting, power distribution, telecom ducts and related utility works while ensuring compliance with approved designs, quality requirements and UAE authority standards.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Construction
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Salary: AED 25000-35000 per month
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Work Model: On-site
Requisition ID: J10138658
Role Context
This position supports AECOM\'s Transportation business line within its Middle East
and Africa operations. The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide construction supervision, technical review and authority coordination for electrical infrastructure across road and utility projects. The role requires extensive UAE experience and close collaboration with contractors, consultants, inspectors, clients and regulatory representatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and inspect electrical works across roads and infrastructure projects.
* Oversee LV-HV networks, street lighting and power-distribution systems.
* Monitor telecom ducts and associated electrical utility works.
* Review electrical shop drawings and provide technical comments or approvals.
* Evaluate material submittals and construction method statements.
* Ensure compliance with project specifications and authority requirements.
* Verify adherence to DEWA, Etisalat, du, RTA and Dubai Municipality standards.
* Coordinate electrical works with civil and mechanical construction activities.
* Monitor electrical installation, testing and commissioning.
* Verify cable routing, trenching, ducting and manhole installations.
* Witness insulation resistance, continuity and load testing.
* Review as-built drawings against verified site conditions.
* Coordinate with site inspectors during field verification.
* Participate in technical meetings and utility coordination workshops.
* Support authority inspections and project approval procedures.
* Monitor contractor performance against approved schedules.
* Enforce HSE requirements during all electrical activities.
* Identify non-conforming work and issue appropriate reports.
* Monitor contractor corrective actions through satisfactory completion.
* Review no-objection certificate drawings and authority submissions.
* Track the status of required electrical approvals.
* Support the Resident Engineer with contractor technical queries.
* Evaluate electrical design-change requests.
* Prepare daily and weekly progress reports.
* Document work status, delays and inspection findings.
* Maintain traceable records of electrical inspections, tests and approvals.
* Support final inspections and authority handover activities.
* Coordinate shutdowns and safe reconnection of existing services.
* Verify final as-built documentation before project closeout.
* Maintain effective communication with clients, contractors and authorities.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
* Minimum 15 years of electrical construction-supervision experience.
* Extensive UAE roads and infrastructure project experience.
* Proven ability to supervise street-lighting and traffic-signal systems.
* Experience overseeing electrical installation, testing and commissioning.
* Knowledge of LV-HV networks and power-distribution infrastructure.
* Familiarity with DEWA, ADDC and RTA standards.
* Understanding of UAE electrical codes and authority procedures.
* Ability to review electrical shop drawings and material submittals.
* Experience coordinating contractors, consultants and utility authorities.
* Strong inspection, quality-control and technical reporting abilities.
* Knowledge of non-conformance and corrective-action procedures.
* Ability to manage shutdowns involving existing electrical services.
* Strong analytical and construction problem-solving skills.
* Effective written, verbal and stakeholder communication abilities.
Skills Set
* Electrical construction supervision
* LV-HV networks
* Street lighting
* Traffic signal systems
* Power distribution
* Telecom duct infrastructure
* Cable routing and trenching
* Electrical manholes
* Shop drawing review
* Material submittal review
* Testing and commissioning
* Insulation resistance testing
* Continuity and load testing
* DEWA standards
* ADDC standards
* RTA requirements
* Dubai Municipality requirements
* Authority submissions
* As-built documentation
* Non-conformance reporting
* HSE compliance
* Contractor coordination
* Electrical shutdown planning
* Project handover
Why Join Us
AECOM provides the opportunity to supervise significant electrical infrastructure across major transportation projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams. Employees can strengthen their technical and leadership capabilities through complex project exposure, professional development and access to international expertise. Depending on employment status and applicable policies, benefits may include health coverage, disability insurance, paid leave, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, recognition awards and retirement-related benefits.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams work with public- and private-sector clients across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. With more than 50000 professionals worldwide, AECOM develops sustainable and resilient solutions that improve communities and create long-term value.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and inspect electrical works across roads and infrastructure projects.
* Oversee LV-HV networks, street lighting and power-distribution systems.
* Monitor telecom ducts and associated electrical utility works.
* Review electrical shop drawings and provide technical comments or approvals.
* Evaluate material submittals and construction method statements.
* Ensure compliance with project specifications and authority requirements.
* Verify adherence to DEWA, Etisalat, du, RTA and Dubai Municipality standards.
* Coordinate electrical works with civil and mechanical construction activities.
* Monitor electrical installation, testing and commissioning.
* Verify cable routing, trenching, ducting and manhole installations.
* Witness insulation resistance, continuity and load testing.
* Review as-built drawings against verified site conditions.
* Coordinate with site inspectors during field verification.
* Participate in technical meetings and utility coordination workshops.
* Support authority inspections and project approval procedures.
* Monitor contractor performance against approved schedules.
* Enforce HSE requirements during all electrical activities.
* Identify non-conforming work and issue appropriate reports.
* Monitor contractor corrective actions through satisfactory completion.
* Review no-objection certificate drawings and authority submissions.
* Track the status of required electrical approvals.
* Support the Resident Engineer with contractor technical queries.
* Evaluate electrical design-change requests.
* Prepare daily and weekly progress reports.
* Document work status, delays and inspection findings.
* Maintain traceable records of electrical inspections, tests and approvals.
* Support final inspections and authority handover activities.
* Coordinate shutdowns and safe reconnection of existing services.
* Verify final as-built documentation before project closeout.
* Maintain effective communication with clients, contractors and authorities.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
* Minimum 15 years of electrical construction-supervision experience.
* Extensive UAE roads and infrastructure project experience.
* Proven ability to supervise street-lighting and traffic-signal systems.
* Experience overseeing electrical installation, testing and commissioning.
* Knowledge of LV-HV networks and power-distribution infrastructure.
* Familiarity with DEWA, ADDC and RTA standards.
* Understanding of UAE electrical codes and authority procedures.
* Ability to review electrical shop drawings and material submittals.
* Experience coordinating contractors, consultants and utility authorities.
* Strong inspection, quality-control and technical reporting abilities.
* Knowledge of non-conformance and corrective-action procedures.
* Ability to manage shutdowns involving existing electrical services.
* Strong analytical and construction problem-solving skills.
* Effective written, verbal and stakeholder communication abilities.
Skills Set
* Electrical construction supervision
* LV-HV networks
* Street lighting
* Traffic signal systems
* Power distribution
* Telecom duct infrastructure
* Cable routing and trenching
* Electrical manholes
* Shop drawing review
* Material submittal review
* Testing and commissioning
* Insulation resistance testing
* Continuity and load testing
* DEWA standards
* ADDC standards
* RTA requirements
* Dubai Municipality requirements
* Authority submissions
* As-built documentation
* Non-conformance reporting
* HSE compliance
* Contractor coordination
* Electrical shutdown planning
* Project handover
Why Join Us
AECOM provides the opportunity to supervise significant electrical infrastructure across major transportation projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams. Employees can strengthen their technical and leadership capabilities through complex project exposure, professional development and access to international expertise. Depending on employment status and applicable policies, benefits may include health coverage, disability insurance, paid leave, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, recognition awards and retirement-related benefits.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams work with public- and private-sector clients across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. With more than 50000 professionals worldwide, AECOM develops sustainable and resilient solutions that improve communities and create long-term value.
