Senior Electrical & ICA Engineer – Drainage & Microtunneling

Aecom

The Role

Overview

Senior engineer supervising electrical and control works for drainage & microtunneling projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • commissioning
  • electrical supervision
  • qa/qc
  • design review
  • inspections
  • scada integration

Tasks

-Support testing and commissioning activities, including FATs/SATs, energization, and handover documentation. -Supervise, monitor, and coordinate all electrical and ICA works related to stormwater networks, pumping stations, and associated infrastructure. -Enforce strict HSE compliance, particularly during electrical isolations, confined-space work, and energization procedures. -Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, NFPA, DEWA, and RTA standards and with project-specific design criteria. -Develop and implement QA/QC procedures for electrical and ICA installations, including inspection and test plans (ITPs) and commissioning checklists. -Assist in evaluating progress claims, variation proposals, and technical submittals. -Mentor junior engineers and inspectors, promoting best practices in quality assurance, documentation, and safety. -Review and approve contractors’ electrical/ICA shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and test plans for compliance with contract specifications. -Conduct inspections and witness testing for cable installations, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, control panels, instrumentation systems, SCADA, and telemetry equipment. -Review and verify as-built drawings, operation & maintenance manuals, and training documentation. -Coordinate interfaces between electrical, mechanical, and civil disciplines to ensure proper sequencing and integration of services. -Verify loop checks, control logic, PLC programming, and system integration with SCADA networks. -Provide technical guidance and support for design queries, RFIs, and change requests from the contractor. -Monitor contractors’ progress and report deviations, risks, and corrective actions to the Resident Engineer.

Requirements

  • 15+ years
  • lv power
  • scada
  • bachelor’s
  • uae experience
  • telemetry

What You Bring

-Minimum 15 years of post-graduate experience in electrical and instrumentation supervision for stormwater, sewerage, or pumping-station projects. -Proven expertise in LV power systems, control systems, instrumentation, SCADA integration, and pumping-station automation. -Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering (Master’s Degree preferred). -Solid UAE experience, particularly within Dubai, with demonstrated knowledge of RTA and DM project requirements. -Familiarity with telemetry and control integration for stormwater infrastructure and interface management across disciplines. -Experience with cabling networks, motor control centers, surge protection, and standby power systems. -Comprehensive understanding of Dubai Authority standards (RTA, DM, DEWA, DU, Etisalat). -Ability to lead supervision activities, resolve technical issues, and ensure full compliance with quality and safety standards.

The Company

About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Agriculture, Food & Beverage

Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery

Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure

High Performance Logistics

Energy

Renewable Energy

Grid Modernization

Transportation

Transit and Rail Projects

Highways

Bridges

Aviation Facilities

Facilities Management

Educational Institutions

Healthcare Facilities

Commercial Buildings

Corrections Facilities

Urban and Regional Planning

Building Construction

Oil and Gas Industry

Maritime Facilities

Water Management Systems