Electrical Inspector - Infrastructure

About the role

AECOM is looking for an experienced Electrical Inspector (Infrastructure) in Dubai to supervise and inspect electrical infrastructure works on roads and utility projects. The inspector ensures that power distribution networks, street lighting, duct banks, cable infrastructure and associated facilities are built in line with approved drawings, project specifications, authority requirements, quality standards and health and safety regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect LV, MV and HV cable networks, cable routes, trenching, duct banks and protection systems, and verify cable sizes, types, ratings and materials against approved submittals.
• Inspect electrical ducts, conduits, cable trays, ladders, street lighting poles, foundations, brackets and fixtures.
• Supervise feeder pillars, distribution boards, switchgear, transformers and electrical panels.
• Inspect earthing and lightning protection systems, and witness testing such as insulation resistance, continuity, earth resistance and cable testing.
• Inspect electrical chambers, handholes, manholes, trench bedding, protective tiles, warning tapes and backfilling, and check coordination with other underground utilities.
• Review shop drawings, method statements, ITPs and risk assessments, and inspect Work Inspection Requests (WIRs).
• Identify defective work and raise Site Observation Reports (SORs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and coordinate with contractors, utility providers and authorities.
• Maintain inspection records, testing reports, material submittals and as-built documentation.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of construction supervision and inspection experience, with at least 5 years on infrastructure and electrical utility projects.
• Experience with LV, MV and HV distribution networks, street lighting, duct banks, substations and similar works.
• Familiarity with DEWA, RTA, ADDC and other local authority requirements.
• Valid UAE driving licence preferred.

Required skills

• Knowledge of electrical installation standards, power distribution systems, cable construction, testing and commissioning.
• Ability to review shop drawings, ITPs and material submittals, and to prepare inspection, SOR and NCR reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic inspection management systems.

Preferred project experience includes roads and highways, street lighting, power distribution networks, utility corridors, residential and industrial developments, and design-build consultancy projects. AECOM offers benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.