Electrical Engineer

Job description: Electrical Engineer – Roles & Responsibilities

1. Project Coordination & Site Management · Coordinate daily site activities to ensure electrical works are executed in accordance with project specifications, approved drawings, and construction schedules. · Attend Daily Tool Box Meetings (TBM) to review safety requirements, site activities, and workforce coordination. · Participate in key coordination meetings including DABS meetings, logistics meetings, and architectural coordination meetings. · Conduct regular site inspections and joint site walks with M&E teams, QA/QC personnel, consultants, and subcontractors to monitor progress and quality of work.
2. Permit & Compliance Management · Apply and manage all required electronic and hardcopy work permits, including WAT permits, Testing & Commissioning permits, and other relevant site permits. · Ensure all electrical works comply with site safety regulations, permit conditions, and project requirements. · Coordinate with the permit office to ensure timely approval and validity of permits prior to commencement of works.
3. Material Inspection & Quality Assurance · Verify incoming electrical materials such as cables, cable trunking, conduit pipes, panels, and related accessories against approved material submittals and delivery orders. · Ensure materials comply with project specifications, approved shop drawings, and quality standards. · Arrange and coordinate Resident Technical Officer (RTO) inspections for material approval prior to installation.
4. Equipment Delivery & Logistics Coordination · Plan and supervise night-time equipment deliveries in compliance with site logistics requirements. · Verify delivery access routes, lifting locations, crane positions, and equipment movement pathways to ensure safe and efficient handling. · Coordinate with logistics teams and contractors to prevent site obstructions and ensure smooth delivery operations. · Arrange RTO inspection for equipment upon arrival at site.
5. Installation Supervision · Supervise installation of all electrical services to ensure compliance with approved shop drawings, method statements, and project specifications. · Monitor installation of cable containment systems, power distribution systems, electrical panels, and associated equipment. · Coordinate with drafting teams to resolve site clashes or installation constraints and update drawings where necessary. · Arrange inspection and approval by the Resident Technical Officer (RTO) after installation works.
6. Testing & Commissioning Support · Assist in the preparation and execution of Testing and Commissioning (T&C) activities for electrical systems. · Coordinate inspections and reporting for Cx-2 and Cx-3 commissioning stages. · Support the service team and equipment vendors (e.g., Vertiv) during installation, testing, and system integration. · Assist the client and commissioning team during: · Cx-4 and Cx-5 inspections · Heat Load Testing (HLT) · Pre-Integrated System Testing (Pre-IST) · Integrated System Testing (IST)
7. Documentation & As-Built Management · Review and verify Electrical Single Line Diagrams (SLD), layouts, and shop drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements. · Prepare and verify As-Built drawings based on actual site installation. · Coordinate As-Built inspections with the RTO prior to final submission and project handover.
8. Progress Monitoring & Reporting · Monitor daily work progress and report updates to the Project Manager (PM). · Prepare inspection reports, commissioning documentation, and technical reports for submission to consultants and clients. · Maintain accurate records of inspections, testing activities, and installation progress.
9. Defect Management & Client Coordination · Identify, document, and coordinate rectification of client and consultant defects. · Communicate project updates, key issues, and schedule changes discussed during coordination meetings to company management and subcontractors. · Ensure timely resolution of punch list items and compliance with project completion requirements.