MEP Electrical Engineer

About the role

IRTH is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its MEP supervision team for construction projects in Dubai. The engineer inspects and monitors electrical installations to ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality (DM), Dubai Civil Defence (DCD), project specifications, approved drawings and applicable codes and standards, coordinating closely with contractors, consultants and project stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect electrical installations: HV & LV systems, power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, emergency lighting, UPS and generator systems, and low current systems such as CCTV, access control, structured cabling and PA systems.
• Review inspection requests and carry out inspections on time.
• Check installations against approved shop drawings, specifications, method statements and authority requirements.
• Identify non-conforming works and issue observations and NCRs where needed.
• Monitor material approvals, deliveries and installation quality, and maintain inspection records, daily reports and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors and other disciplines to resolve site issues.
• Witness testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning and handover activities.
• Support senior engineers in reviewing electrical submittals and technical documentation.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5-8 years of UAE experience in electrical inspection and supervision.
• Mandatory experience on Dubai Municipality and Dubai Civil Defence regulated projects.
• Experience in hospitality, residential high-rise, commercial or mixed-use developments.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical inspection procedures.
• Familiarity with DEWA, DM and DCD requirements.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in quality control and inspection documentation.

What we offer

• Private health insurance.
• Performance bonus.
• Annual air ticket allowance.