About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever wondered what it takes to power a skyscraper from the ground up—literally? We're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer who's ready to roll up their sleeves and take charge of site execution and MEP coordination on a high-rise building project in Dubai. This isn't a desk job—it's a chance to be at the heart of the action, working alongside a tight-knit team to bring a complex, vertical city to life. If you've spent years navigating the ins and outs of UAE construction sites and know your way around a riser diagram, keep reading.
About the Company
We're a mid-sized contracting firm with a reputation for delivering ambitious high-rise projects across the Emirates. The team is small enough that your voice actually matters, but experienced enough to take on work that keeps the skyline changing. Friday morning site walks are a bit of a ritual here—coffee in hand, boots on, solving problems before they become problems. We value people who speak up, share knowledge freely, and treat every subcontractor and consultant with the same respect they'd expect in return. Growth is steady, and we're looking for someone who wants to grow with us.
What You'll Be Doing
- Own the electrical scope on-site—from reviewing shop drawings to making sure what's installed actually matches what was designed (and flagging it when it doesn't)
- Coordinate daily with the MEP team, structural engineers, and architects to keep services from colliding—literally and figuratively
- Lead inspections, snagging walks, and handover preparations with consultants and clients
- Review contractor submittals, method statements, and material approvals with a critical but practical eye
- Troubleshoot electrical issues as they arise—because on a live site, they always do—and keep the project moving without cutting corners
- Mentor junior engineers and site electricians, sharing the kind of knowledge that only comes from years in the field
- Keep an eye on the bigger MEP picture, especially HVAC interfaces, so electrical works don't end up isolated from the rest of the build
What You'll Bring
Must-Haves:
- At least 8 years of UAE experience, ideally on high-rise building projects
- Solid, hands-on expertise in electrical works—LV systems, distribution, lighting, containment, the works
- Working knowledge of other MEP systems, particularly HVAC, and how they interact with electrical installations
- Comfort with site-based work: reading drawings, coordinating trades, and making decisions on the fly
- Strong communication skills—you'll be talking to consultants, subcontractors, and project managers daily
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience with authority approvals (DEWA, Civil Defence, etc.)
- Familiarity with BIM coordination workflows
- A degree in Electrical Engineering (though we care more about what you've built than the paper on the wall)
Not sure you tick every box? We'd still love to hear from you—sometimes the right person looks a little different on paper than in person.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary with timely payment—no chasing, no drama
- Site-based role with real autonomy; you're trusted to make calls, not micromanaged
- A team culture where questions are welcome and experience is shared, not guarded
- Clear path to project leadership for someone who wants it
- Supportive PM and MEP leads who've been in your boots and get it
We're not promising a cushy corporate setup—this is construction, and it's demanding. But if you want to work on something you can point to from the highway and say "I built that," with a team that has your back, this might just be the one.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Walk me through a time you caught a discrepancy between an electrical shop drawing and what was actually being installed on site. How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?
- On a high-rise, electrical containment often ends up fighting for the same ceiling void as HVAC ductwork. How do you approach resolving those clashes before they turn into rework?
- Describe your experience with DEWA and Civil Defence approvals. What's typically involved in getting electrical works signed off, and where do things usually go wrong?
- You're doing a snagging walk with a consultant and they flag an issue you believe is outside the electrical scope. How do you handle that conversation without derailing the handover?
- What's your process for reviewing a subcontractor's method statement? Give me an example of one you pushed back on and why.
- Talk about a time you had to troubleshoot a significant electrical fault on a live site under schedule pressure. What was the problem, and how did you keep the project moving without cutting corners?
- How do you stay on top of the interfaces between LV distribution, lighting, and HVAC controls so the electrical works don't end up isolated from the rest of the MEP picture?
- Tell me about a time you mentored a junior engineer or site electrician. What did you focus on, and how did you know it was sticking?
- Imagine a subcontractor insists their installation is per design, but you know it isn't. How do you handle it when they push back and the PM is under pressure to move on?
- How comfortable are you with BIM coordination workflows, and how have you used them in practice to catch issues before they hit the site?
- This role is site-based and demanding, with Friday morning walks being part of the rhythm. What keeps you energized about construction work after eight-plus years in the UAE?
- We're a small team where people share knowledge freely rather than guarding it. Can you give me an example of how you