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Electrical Engineer- Rail Project
Sohar, OmanPosted 1 weeks ago
- Salary
- AED 6k–9k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Senior
- Field
- Construction & Engineering
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our rail passenger station project in Oman. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising and coordinating electrical installation works, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards, and HSE requirements. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in electrical engineering within building construction or infrastructure projects, preferably with experience in railway stations, transportation facilities, or other large-scale public buildings. Key Responsibilities • Supervise and monitor electrical installation works at rail passenger stations, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and project schedules. • Coordinate the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, earthing, and lightning protection. • Oversee the installation and integration of low-voltage systems, including fire alarm, CCTV, access control, public address, and other ELV systems, as applicable. • Review electrical shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical documents to ensure compliance with project requirements. • Coordinate with civil, architectural, mechanical, and other engineering teams to resolve site-related technical issues and avoid installation conflicts. • Monitor subcontractors' activities and ensure that electrical works are executed according to approved method statements and inspection and test plans. • Conduct site inspections, identify non-conformities, and coordinate corrective actions with the QA/QC team. • Coordinate with consultants, client representatives, suppliers, and subcontractors regarding technical matters and site progress. • Support testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover activities, ensuring that all electrical systems meet the required performance and safety standards. • Monitor daily progress, manpower deployment, material availability, and work productivity to achieve project milestones. • Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, project specifications, HSE requirements, and relevant railway project standards. • Prepare daily reports, progress updates, inspection requests, and other required technical documentation. Qualifications and Experience • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. • Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering within building construction or infrastructure projects. • Experience in rail passenger stations, railway infrastructure, metro stations, airports, or large public buildings is highly preferred. • Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution, lighting systems, emergency power, earthing, and lightning protection. • Familiarity with ELV systems and coordination with MEP disciplines. • Experience in reviewing technical drawings, material submittals, method statements, and inspection documentation. • Knowledge of testing, commissioning, quality control, and site execution procedures. • Familiarity with applicable electrical standards and project-specific technical requirements. • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; knowledge of relevant electrical design or coordination software is an advantage. • Strong coordination, problem-solving, communication, and site management skills. Preferred Candidate Profile • Candidates with main contractor experience in construction projects. • Hands-on experience in electrical site execution, installation supervision, and coordination. • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary project environment and meet demanding project deadlines. • Willingness to work at the project site in Oman. Key Competencies • Electrical Site Execution and Supervision • Technical Drawing and Specification Review • MEP Coordination • Quality Assurance and Quality Control • Testing and Commissioning • HSE Compliance • Subcontractor and Stakeholder Coordination • Progress Monitoring and Reporting •
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering within building construction or infrastructure projects. Experience in rail passenger stations, railway infrastructure, metro stations, airports, or large public buildings is highly preferred. Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution, lighting systems, emergency power, earthing, and lightning protection. Familiarity with ELV systems and coordination with MEP disciplines. Experience in reviewing technical drawings, material submittals, method statements, and inspection documentation. Knowledge of testing, commissioning, quality control, and site execution procedures. Familiarity with applicable electrical standards and project-specific technical requirements. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; knowledge of relevant electrical design or coordination software is an advantage. Strong coordination, problem-solving, communication, and site management skills.
Responsibilities
Supervise and monitor electrical installation works at rail passenger stations, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and project schedules. Coordinate the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, earthing, and lightning protection. Oversee the installation and integration of low-voltage systems, including fire alarm, CCTV, access control, public address, and other ELV systems, as applicable. Review electrical shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical documents to ensure compliance with project requirements. Coordinate with civil, architectural, mechanical, and other engineering teams to resolve site-related technical issues and avoid installation conflicts. Monitor subcontractors' activities and ensure that electrical works are executed according to approved method statements and inspection and test plans. Conduct site inspections, identify non-conformities, and coordinate corrective actions with the QA/QC team. Coordinate with consultants, client representatives, suppliers, and subcontractors regarding technical matters and site progress. Support testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover activities, ensuring that all electrical systems meet the required performance and safety standards. Monitor daily progress, manpower deployment, material availability, and work productivity to achieve project milestones. Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, project specifications, HSE requirements, and relevant railway project standards. Prepare daily reports, progress updates, inspection requests, and other required technical documentation.
Skills
- Electrical power distribution
- Lighting systems
- Emergency power
- Earthing
- Lightning protection
- ELV systems
- Fire alarm
- CCTV
- Access control
- Public address
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Coordination with MEP
- Technical drawing review
- Testing and commissioning
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