Senior Electrical Engineer

Ministry of Education Dubai

Main Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine inspections of electrical systems across assigned schools, including power distribution, lighting, emergency systems, and low-current systems.
• Plan and oversee preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance of electrical infrastructure.
• Supervise on-site electrical works and ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and safety regulations.
• Review contractors technical submissions, method statements, and progress reports, ensuring quality and timeline adherence.
• Ensure compliance with local electrical codes, load requirements, and energy efficiency standards.
• Coordinate with school leadership to schedule works with minimal disruption to academic activities.
• Monitor electrical-related work orders through approved systems and ensure timely resolution.
• Identify upgrade needs, load enhancements, or system replacements and incorporate them into annual planning.
• Support the preparation of technical specifications, scopes of work, and cost estimates (BOQs) for electrical contracts.
• Monitor energy consumption patterns and recommend efficiency improvements where applicable.
• Conduct inspections prior to handover and certify completion of electrical works.
• Support asset verification of electrical systems and ensure accurate documentation and records.

Skills

Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in managing electrical contractors, reviewing technical submissions, and certifying payments.
• Practical experience in preventive and reactive maintenance environments, including emergency response situations.
• Strong technical knowledge of power distribution systems, lighting systems, emergency power (generators/UPS), and low-current systems (fire alarm, data, CCTV where applicable).
• Solid understanding of electrical regulations, safety compliance, and load management.
• Proficiency in engineering design and project management software and maintenance management systems.
• Strong analytical, reporting, coordination, and multi-site management skills.