Electrical Engineer (TAQA Approved)

Job Description * Supervise MV cable laying by direct burial, duct bank, trench, and cable tray, including route survey, trenching, bedding, cable pulling, and backfill. * Prepare and review cable pulling plans, covering pulling tension, bending radius, and drum handling, along with cable schedules and route layouts. * Oversee cable jointing and termination by qualified jointers, and verify compliance with manufacturer procedures and approved kits. * Verify cable identification, tagging, route markers, warning tape, protective tiles, and accurate as-built route records. * Coordinate with civil teams on trenches, duct banks, road crossings, and utility clearances before excavation starts. * Coordinate and witness pre-energization testing: insulation resistance, VLF/hipot, sheath integrity, continuity, and phasing. * Review test results and records, and ensure defects are corrected before energization. * Support commissioning activities with clients, consultants, and third-party testers. * Supervise day-to-day electrical installation activities in line with approved drawings, specifications, and project schedules. * Monitor installation of transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems, generators, lighting, and earthing systems. * Review electrical drawings, method statements, and work procedures before execution. * Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with quality requirements and inspection and test plans (ITPs). * Identify technical issues such as route clashes, material delays, and design queries, and propose practical solutions to avoid delays. * Plan and control materials, including cable drums, accessories, and storage on site. * Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams. * Prepare progress reports, update project management on site activities, and take part in project meetings. * Support project close-out, punch list clearance, and handover documentation. Qualifications * Minimum 8–10 years of experience in electrical construction, installation, and commissioning. * Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. * Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial, Power, or Infrastructure projects. * UAE/GCC experience preferred. * Relevant experience in MV cable laying and electrical infrastructure projects, preferably with hands-on experience in TAQA infrastructure projects. * Relevant certifications in electrical systems and safety practices are preferred. Additional Information * lectrical Power Distribution Systems (HV/LV) * Transformers, Switchgear, MCCs, and VFDs * Cable Laying, Glanding, and Termination * Lighting and Earthing Systems * Electrical Testing and Commissioning * Reading Electrical Drawings and Single-Line Diagrams * Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, and ADNOC standards * Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD Company Description Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.