Inspector Electrical - Infrastructure

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Join us. - Inspect and supervise electrical installation works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, and applicable authority standards. We are seeking an experienced Inspector - Electrical (Infrastructure) to supervise and inspect electrical infrastructure works associated with roads and utility projects. The successful candidate will ensure that all electrical installations, including power distribution networks, street lighting systems, duct banks, cable infrastructure, and associated electrical facilities, are constructed in compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, authority requirements, quality standards, and health and safety regulations. - Inspect installation of LV, MV, and HV cable networks, including cable routes, trenching, duct banks, and cable protection systems. - Verify cable sizes, types, ratings, specifications, and materials against approved material submittals. - Inspect installation of electrical ducts, conduits, cable trays, cable ladders, and associated accessories. - Inspect installation of street lighting poles, foundations, brackets, and lighting fixtures. - Supervise installation of feeder pillars, distribution boards, switchgear, transformers, and electrical panels. - Inspect installation of earthing and lightning protection systems, including earth pits and bonding connections. - Verify cable pulling, dressing, glanding, termination, jointing, and identification works. - Witness electrical testing, including insulation resistance, continuity, earth resistance, and cable testing. - Inspect installation of electrical chambers, handholes, manholes, and associated cable infrastructure. - Verify cable trench bedding, sand surround, protective tiles, warning tapes, and backfilling activities. - Ensure proper coordination and clearance between electrical services and other underground utilities. - Review approved shop drawings, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and risk assessments before commencement of works. - Review and inspect Work Inspection Requests (WIRs) and ensure compliance with approved construction documents. - Identify defective workmanship and non-compliant installations and report deviations to the Engineer. - Raise and follow up on Site Observation Reports (SORs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs). - Coordinate with contractors, utility providers, authorities, and other discipline inspectors for inspections and testing. - Monitor daily site activities and ensure electrical works are executed as per approved project schedules. - Ensure all electrical installations comply with applicable DEWA, ADDC, RTA, and other relevant authority requirements, as applicable to the project. - Maintain inspection records, testing reports, approved material submittals, site inspection reports, and as-built documentation. - Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. - Minimum 7 years of construction supervision and inspection experience, with at least 5 years dedicated to infrastructure and electrical utility projects. - Proven experience in the inspection of LV, MV, and HV electrical distribution networks, street lighting systems, duct banks, electrical chambers, feeder pillars, substations, and associated infrastructure works. - Strong knowledge of electrical installation standards, power distribution systems, cable network construction, testing, and commissioning requirements. - Experience in roads, highways, residential developments, industrial developments, and municipal infrastructure projects. - Familiarity with local authority requirements such as DEWA, RTA, ADDC, AADC, and other relevant utility authorities. - Ability to review electrical shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and risk assessments. - Experienced in witnessing electrical testing and commissioning activities, including insulation resistance, continuity, earth resistance, cable testing, and energization procedures. - Strong understanding of electrical safety regulations, quality control practices, and construction standards. - Ability to inspect installation of cable networks, street lighting systems, transformers, switchgear, feeder pillars, electrical panels, earthing systems, and associated infrastructure works. - Proficient in preparing inspection reports, site observation reports (SORs), non-conformance reports (NCRs), testing records, and quality documentation. - Strong coordination and communication skills with Resident Engineers, Contractors, Utility Authorities, and Clients. - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and electronic inspection management systems. - Valid UAE driving license is preferred. Preferred Project Experience - Roads and Highway Infrastructure Projects - Street Lighting and Road Lighting Systems - Power Distribution Networks (LV/MV/HV) - Utility Corridors and Electrical Duct Bank Systems - Residential and Mixed-Use Developments - Industrial Infrastructure Projects - Municipal Infrastructure and Utility Projects - Design-Build and Construction Supervision Consultancy Projects At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. 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