Electrical Inspector – Site Supervision (Abu Dhabi)

About the role

WSP is looking for an experienced Electrical Inspector to join its site supervision team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves inspecting electrical works on major transport infrastructure and utilities projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications, authority requirements and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect electrical construction works against approved drawings, specifications, method statements and contract requirements.
• Monitor installation of MV/LV systems, substations, transformers, RMUs, feeder pillars, cable networks, street lighting and traffic signal systems.
• Witness testing and commissioning activities and review inspection requests, material submissions, test reports and as‑built documentation.
• Ensure contractor compliance with project quality, health & safety and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, contractors, utility providers and stakeholders; identify non‑conformances and support resolution of quality issues.
• Prepare inspection records, daily reports and site observations; support project handover and final inspections.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical inspection and site supervision on transport infrastructure and utilities projects.
• Extensive UAE experience, preferably in Abu Dhabi, with knowledge of local authority requirements and industry standards.
• Hands‑on experience with roads, highways, utilities, street lighting, traffic signals, substations and electrical distribution networks.
• Valid UAE driving licence preferred.

Required skills

• Electrical inspection
• Site supervision
• MV/LV systems
• Street lighting
• Traffic signal systems
• Feeder pillars
• Knowledge of Abu Dhabi authority requirements and industry standards
• Cable networks
• Transformers
• Testing and commissioning of electrical systems
• RMUs
• Substations