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Overground Stations Electrical Engineer

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Lead PMC construction supervision for metro stations (overground and underground), electrical systems: MV/LV distribution, transformers/switchgear, UPS/EPMS, lighting & emergency power, earthing & lightning protection, and electrical support to station systems (HVAC, lifts/escalators, fire alarm, BMS/SCADA, AFC, CCTV, telecom). Ensure redundancy, reliability, and life‑safety compliance in overground/underground environments per Employer's Requirements and D&B contracts.

Your role

Power Distribution & Reliability

  • Supervise installation of MV/LV switchgear, transformers, distribution boards, cabling, earthing, and UPS; verify redundancy (ring/dual feeds), selectivity, and protective coordination align with station loads (HVAC, lifts, safety systems).

  • Review short‑circuit, load flow, and selectivity studies; witness equipment FAT/SAT and site acceptance.

Codes & Fire/Life Safety

  • Enforce NFPA 130 electrical requirements (cable ratings, smoke/flame performance, wiring in stations/trainways), NEC/NFPA 70 references; ensure 1‑hour fire‑resistive cable applications where specified.

Systems Integration

  • Coordinate electrical interfaces with BMS/SCADA, fire alarm, AFC, PSD, security, telecom, and mechanical loads; validate control power, network connectivity, and time synchronization.

Quality Assurance & Documentation

  • Monitor ITP/WIRs; maintain inspection records; manage punch lists/NCRs; support O&M documentation, spares lists, and asset registers for handover.

Contract Administration (FIDIC/PMC)

  • Provide measurement inputs, certify bills, and report progress; support claims avoidance and resolution; act under RE guidance per FIDIC roles.

Safety

  • Enforce electrical safety protocols (lock‑out/tag‑out, arc‑flash boundaries), confined space, and emergency power availability testing.

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

  • 12+ years total experience and should have gained considerable knowledge working on metro rail station construction; design review and site supervision under design‑build/FIDIC preferred.

  • Previous experience working on metro/rail projects and specifically at metro station construction is preferred.

  • Familiarity with NFPA 130, NEC/NFPA 70, and IEC/EN railway electronics/environmental standards relevant to station equipment or similar.

  • Power system studies review, protection coordination, QA/QC, interface management across multi‑system station environments (E&M + systems).

  • Familiarity with industry codes and regulations.

  • Reports to Resident Engineer (MEP); supervises E&M Site Inspectors.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.

  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage.

  • Medical insurance

  • Company gratuity scheme.

  • Discretionary bonus program.

  • Annual flight contribution.

  • Transportation & housing allowances

  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Cities & development Engineering

Location

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-145547

Salary range

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Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

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