Electrical Engineer – Interior Fit‑Out & MEP Projects

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the planning, execution, supervision, testing, commissioning and handover of electrical systems for interior fit‑out and MEP construction projects. The role involves close coordination with project managers, consultants, subcontractors and site teams to deliver projects on time, within budget and to the required quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all electrical installation activities for fit‑out projects, reviewing drawings, specifications, BOQs and shop drawings.
• Coordinate electrical works with architectural, civil, mechanical and interior fit‑out teams and ensure compliance with local authority regulations and standards.
• Oversee installation of lighting, small power, distribution boards, cable containment, earthing, lightning protection, emergency lighting and low‑current (ELV) systems.
• Conduct regular site inspections, quality checks and ensure workmanship follows approved shop drawings.
• Plan and execute testing and commissioning activities, prepare reports and support final handover to clients and consultants.
• Liaise with consultants, clients, contractors and suppliers to resolve technical issues and attend coordination meetings.
• Prepare material take‑offs, monitor consumption, assist in variation orders and track project budgets.
• Ensure health, safety and quality compliance through risk assessments, toolbox talks and documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of electrical engineering experience, with at least 3 years on commercial or retail fit‑out projects.
• Previous experience in the Gulf region is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution, LV, ELV, lighting, fire alarm, structured cabling, CCTV and access control systems.
• Familiarity with local authority regulations, testing and commissioning procedures.

Required skills

• Electrical distribution systems
• Lighting and power systems
• Low‑voltage (LV) and extra‑low‑voltage (ELV) systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Structured cabling, CCTV and access control systems
• Testing and commissioning procedures
• Local authority regulations and standards
• AutoCAD
• MS Office / MS Excel
• Revit (preferred)
• Primavera P6 (preferred)
• ERP systems