Assistant Electrical Engineer jobs in United States

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Power Networks sector continually growing, we are looking to appoint Assistant Resident Engineer Electrical for our Abu Dhabi Office / Projects.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise works to ensure proper sequence and quality as per the Contract document.
• Perform and approve site activities, conduct day-to-day site inspections, attend pre-commissioning and commissioning tests, alignments, etc., and issue site memos as necessary.
• Assist the Resident Engineer (RE) with interdisciplinary coordination at the site.
• Monitor and report on the progress of work.
• Supervise and guide inspectors to ensure works are performed in proper sequence and required quality as per the Contract document.
• Ensure documentation of completed work activities listed in the Quality Control Plan/Inspection Test Plan, including attaching supporting documents and verifying data accuracy in quality control records.
• Supervise and follow up onsite tests.
• Collaborate with the Quantity Surveyor to review contractor monthly invoices.
• Coordinate with the QA/QC Engineer to ensure works meet the agreed quality control standards and are appropriately documented.
• Ensure practicable measures are taken through the Contractors HSE team to protect and promote Health Safety and Environment (HSE).
• Have complete knowledge of the assigned work packages and responsibilities.
• Monitor the construction schedule to ensure timely completion of the work.
• Verify the implementation of risk responses and identify new risks at the site.

Field of Expertise:

• High voltage, medium voltage, and low voltage switchgears.
• Power transformers.
• Protection & Controls.
• Auxiliary power systems (110V & 48V DC systems and LVAC).
• Instrumentation and control (DCS, SCADA, and Telecom).
• Installation of cables and cable ways.
• Testing and commissioning of Transformers, Switchgears, Protection & Control systems, and Telecom systems.
• Issuing site memos.
• Familiarity with Transco Specifications.
• Awareness of HSE Monitoring and implementation including hazard identification.
• Ability to monitor and supervise contractor and subcontractor activities from multiple aspects.
• Early identification of risks.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BE) or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Candidates with a three-year Diploma in Electrical or Electronics & Communication Engineering from a recognized institute along with relevant experience in similar projects will also be considered.
• The degree must be certified by the Ministry of Higher Education before employment.

Experience:

• Degree Holders: Minimum of six (6) years of experience in the relevant field.
• Diploma Holders: Minimum of nine (9) years of experience, preferably with a consultant.
• Past experience must include successfully completing similar projects in scope and type.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Full-time