AtkinsRéalis
Engineering Services
ResidentElectricalEngineer
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“Resident Electrical Engineer at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Electrical Engineering, Site Supervision, Quality Assurance, Project Management. Supervise electrical construction. Monitor electrical installation”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring compliance with approved drawings; Ensuring compliance with technical specifications; Ensuring compliance with TAQA standards; Ensuring compliance with contract requirements; Ensuring compliance with safety regulations; Ensuring compliance with quality procedures; Ensure execution of works strictly as per approved shop drawings; Ensure execution of works strictly as per method statements; Ensure execution of works strictly as per ITPs; Ensure execution of works strictly as per project specifications; Ensure contractors comply with lock-out/tag-out (LOTO); Ensure contractors comply with electrical safety; Ensure contractors comply with energized work controls
Industry & Context.
Identify design or site issues; Recommend corrective actions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, 10–15 years of experience in electrical engineering supervision, Proven experience on TAQA, ADDC, TRANSCO, DEWA, or major utility power projects, background in EHV/HV substations, transmission & distribution networks, or power plants, Experience with switchgear, transformers, protection relays, SCADA, and power cabling, Excellent inspection, reporting, and documentation skills, Ability to manage contractors and work under tight schedules, communication and coordination skills, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), AutoCAD (review level), Project management and document control systems (e. g. , Aconex, Unifier)
Nice to Have
Professional Engineer certification or equivalent, any previous TAQA approval
What You'll Do.
Supervise electrical construction
Monitor electrical installation
Control electrical works
Ensure compliance with drawings
Ensure compliance with specifications
Ensure compliance with standards
Ensure compliance with contract
Ensure compliance with safety
Ensure compliance with quality
Review technical submittals
Approve material submittals
Coordinate electrical works
Identify design issues
Recommend corrective actions
Monitor contractor QA/QC
Participate in inspections
Verify as-built drawings
Verify operation manuals
Verify handover documents
Enforce HSE procedures
Ensure contractor HSE compliance
Report safety violations
Follow up on safety violations
Report near-miss incidents
Follow up on near-miss incidents
Monitor progress against program
Review site instructions
Assist in evaluation of variations
Assist in evaluation of claims
Assist in evaluation of justifications
Review site progress reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate electrical works with civil; Coordinate electrical works with mechanical; Coordinate electrical works with SCADA; Coordinate electrical works with other disciplines; Liaise with TAQA representatives; Liaise with contractors; Liaise with subcontractors; Liaise with 3rd party ADNOC Team; Attend site meetings; Attend technical coordination meetings; Provide technical support during inspections
Communication Scope
Communication skills; Coordination skills
Process & Methodology
Manage contractors, Work under tight schedules, Monitor progress, Evaluate variations, Evaluate claims, Manage document control
Full Job Description
### **Job Description** **Overview** ## AtkinsRéalis is looking for a **Resident Electrical Engineer** to be based in Abu Dhabi. ## ## To supervise, monitor, and control all electrical construction and installation works on TAQA projects, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, TAQA standards, contract requirements, safety regulations, and quality procedures. **Your role** ## **Technical & Site Supervision** * ## Supervise electrical works including HV/MV/LV systems, substations, switchgear, transformers, protection & control, cabling, earthing, lighting, and power distribution in accordance with TAQA standards. * ## Ensure execution of works strictly as per approved shop drawings, method statements, ITPs, and project specifications. * ## Review and approve electrical Technical submittal, material submittals, technical datasheets, and MOS. * ## Coordinate electrical works with civil, mechanical, SCADA, and other disciplines. * ## Identify design or site issues and recommend corrective actions. ## ## **Quality Assurance & Control** * ## Monitor contractor’s quality control activities and ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures. * ## Participate in inspections, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of electrical systems. * ## Witness FAT, SAT, cable megger tests, relay testing, protection settings, and energization activities. * ## Verify as-built drawings, test reports, operation manuals, and handover documents. ## ## **Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)** * ## Enforce TAQA and project HSE policies, procedures, and work permits. * ## Ensure contractors comply with lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), electrical safety, and energized work controls. * ## Report and follow up on safety violations and near-miss incidents. ## ## **Site Administration** * ## Monitor progress of electrical works against the approved program. * ## Review contractor’s site instructions, RFI responses, and non-conformance reports (NCRs). * ## Assist in evaluation of v
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