Awtad
Electrical Engineer
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 1 weeks ago
- Salary
- AED 9k–12k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Mid level
- Field
- Construction & Engineering
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Awtad is seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, experienced Technical Office & Site Engineer with a strong background in construction and contracting projects. The ideal candidate will combine technical office expertise—specifically in electrical load reviewing and engineering drawing modifications—with hands-on site supervision. Benefits - Private Health Insurance - Training & Development - Performance Bonus - Paid Time Off
Requirements
- 1. Technical Office Duties
- - Load Calculation & Review: Study and verify electrical load calculations, panel schedules, cable sizing, and circuit breaker capacities for technical accuracy and compliance.
- - Drawing Preparation & Modification: Draft, modify, and review Shop Drawings and As-Built Drawings to resolve design discrepancies and adapt to site conditions.
- - Material Submittals & RFIs: Review and process material submittals (MARs/MIRs) and technical data sheets, and issue Requests for Information (RFIs) to address design clarifications with consultants.
- - Quantity Surveying: Assist in material takeoff and quantity verification against project Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and specs.
- 2. Site Supervision & Execution
- - Site Execution: Oversee daily installation of power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low-current systems in full compliance with approved shop drawings and specifications.
- - Quality Assurance & Inspections: Conduct field inspections, submit Work Inspection Requests (WIRs), receive delivered materials on-site, and ensure strict quality control.
- - Subcontractor Management: Direct site technicians and subcontractors, resolve constructability issues on-site, and enforce safety standards.
- - Testing & Commissioning: Participate in pre-commissioning, testing, and system handover procedures.
- 3. Multidisciplinary Coordination
- - Coordinate with architectural, structural, and mechanical (MEP) teams to prevent interface clashes before and during execution.
- - Maintain clear technical communication between consultants, project managers, and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
- 4.Qualifications & Requirements
- - Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- - Experience: Proven experience in electrical contracting and site execution, with demonstrated technical office practice.
- - Software Proficiency: AutoCAD, DIALux, and electrical load calculation tools.
- - Codes & Standards: Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes and site execution standards.
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Responsibilities
Technical Office Duties: Load Calculation & Review (electrical load calculations, panel schedules, cable sizing, circuit breaker capacities); Drawing Preparation & Modification (Shop Drawings, As-Built Drawings); Material Submittals & RFIs (MARs/MIRs, technical data sheets, RFIs); Quantity Surveying (material takeoff and BOQ alignment). Site Supervision & Execution: Oversee daily installation of power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low-current systems; Quality Assurance & Inspections (WIRs, on-site material receipt, quality control); Subcontractor Management (direct site technicians, enforce safety); Testing & Commissioning (pre-commissioning, testing, handover). Multidisciplinary Coordination: Coordinate with architectural, structural, and mechanical (MEP) teams; maintain clear technical communication with consultants, project managers, and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
Skills
- AutoCAD
- DIALux
- electrical load calculation
- panel scheduling
- cable sizing
- circuit breaker sizing
- Shop Drawings
- As-Built Drawings
- MARs/MIRs
- RFIs
- Material takeoff
- BOQ
- WIRs
- pre-commissioning
- handover procedures
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