AtkinsRéalis

Engineering Services

ResidentElectricalEngineer

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Resident Electrical Engineer at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Electrical Engineering Supervision, TAQA Projects, HV/MV/LV Systems. Supervise electrical construction and installation works. Ensure compliance with drawings and specifications”

Industry & Context.

Engineering Services
Problems you'll solve

Identify design or site issues and 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 and installation works

Ensure compliance with drawings and specifications

Review and approve electrical submittals

Coordinate electrical works with other disciplines

Identify and recommend corrective actions for site issues

Monitor contractor's quality control activities

Participate in inspections and testing

and energization activities

Verify as-built drawings and handover documents

Enforce HSE policies and procedures

Ensure contractor compliance with safety controls

Report and follow up on safety violations

Monitor progress of electrical works

Review contractor's site instructions and NCRs

Assist in evaluation of variations and claims

Review site progress reports

Liaise with TAQA representatives and contractors

Attend site and technical coordination meetings

Provide technical support during inspections

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate electrical works with civil, mechanical, SCADA, and other disciplines; Liaise with TAQA representatives, contractors, subcontractors and 3rd party ADNOC Team; Attend site meetings and technical coordination meetings

Communication Scope

communication and coordination skills; Excellent inspection, reporting, and documentation skills

Process & Methodology

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 variations, claims, and technical justifications, Review daily, weekly, and monthly site progress reports, Project management systems, Document control systems

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