Engineer - Electrical

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AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a major Roads and Bridges project located in Dubai. The Electrical Engineer will work under the guidance of the Resident Engineer and Project Manager as part of the construction supervision team for major road, bridge, and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on the supervision and quality assurance of electrical works, including street lighting, power distribution, bridge lighting, and associated control systems. The Electrical Engineer will ensure compliance with authority requirements, project specifications, and relevant international standards while coordinating closely with contractors, designers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, safe, and timely electrical installations. Construction Supervision & Quality Control Supervise electrical works for roads, bridges, underpasses, and associated infrastructure including street lighting, feeder pillars, LV cable networks, lighting control systems, and architectural/feature lighting. Ensure installations are executed in compliance with approved designs, specifications, and applicable authority requirements. Develop and implement inspection and test procedures for electrical works in accordance with the project quality plan. Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and ITPs for all electrical components. Witness and verify testing, commissioning, and energization activities for electrical systems. Oversee electrical works integration with bridge structural components, ensuring safety and durability. Coordination with Stakeholders & Authorities Coordinate with DEWA for electrical supply connections, inspections, and NOC approvals. Liaise with other authorities, utility providers, and service agencies to ensure timely approvals and resolution of interface issues. Participate in coordination meetings with stakeholders to address service diversions, protection works, and integration with bridge and road works. Project Integration & Cross-Discipline Coordination Work closely with civil, structural, and mechanical teams to ensure smooth integration of electrical works within bridge and infrastructure elements. Ensure proper sequencing of electrical activities in line with structural and civil works schedules. Coordinate with the design office for material reviews, technical queries, and design modifications. Technical & Reporting Maintain updated records of inspections, progress, and test results. Prepare inputs for daily and weekly progress reports highlighting key achievements, delays, and concerns. Support the preparation of punch lists and final handover documentation for electrical systems. Leadership & Problem-Solving Guide and supervise electrical inspectors to ensure consistent quality and compliance. Identify potential issues early and recommend solutions to prevent delays or rework. Promote safety awareness and ensure strict adherence to HSE requirements on site. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination capabilities. Proficiency in MS Office applications; familiarity with AutoCAD is an advantage. Minimum 10 years of experience in the supervision of electrical works for major infrastructure projects including roads and bridges. Proven experience in street lighting, bridge lighting, LV power networks, and associated control systems. Comprehensive knowledge of DEWA standards, specifications, and inspection procedures. Experience in coordinating with multiple stakeholders and utility providers for project approvals and inspections. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.