Electrical Technical Engineer

About the role

The Electrical Technical Engineer provides technical engineering support for electrical systems, equipment and infrastructure across projects and operations. The role covers design, review, installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications, operational requirements, safety standards and regulations. It works closely with engineering teams, project management, construction, operations, vendors and consultants.

Key responsibilities

• Liaise with MEP coordinators, the main contractor's technical team and consultants.
• Ensure shop drawings are prepared according to design drawings, specifications and details, in coordination with other disciplines.
• Ensure drawings are submitted on schedule and in good quality, and that shop drawings comply with local authorities (KM, QCDD, Ooredoo, health and safety) and standards such as QCS2014 and project specifications.
• Follow company policies and procedures, and satisfy the client, consultant, main contractor and MEP project manager.
• Guide technical engineers and draftsmen through the work activities management process, assign targets and plan and allocate responsibilities to team members.
• Review and approve electrical shop drawings and design calculations, and sign off electrical material technical submittals before they go to the consultant.
• Review and approve method statements in line with project specifications and authorities.
• Coordinate with other technical departments for reviews and approvals.
• Support HSE initiatives, take part in safety awareness activities and help with incident reporting and resolution.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• MMUP Engineer Registration (UPDA).
• UPDA certified engineer or certification with attestation.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of the construction field.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards, NFPA and local regulations.
• ERP knowledge; SAP functional skills are required.