Resident Engineer - Low Voltage Electrical Systems Job Snapshot - Role: Resident Engineer - Low Voltage (LV) Electrical Systems - Location: Doha, Qatar - Industry: Construction - Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering - Experience: Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including at least 10 years on major international airport projects - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview AECOM is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer - Low Voltage (LV) to provide site-based engineering supervision and technical oversight of electrical installations on large and complex building projects within an international airport environment in Doha, Qatar. The role covers low voltage power distribution, lighting, small power, and associated electrical systems. The successful candidate will oversee installation activities, review technical submissions, monitor construction quality, and coordinate testing and commissioning to ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable standards, and contractual requirements. Working with the client, contractors, consultants, airport authorities, and multidisciplinary engineering teams, the Resident Engineer will manage technical interfaces, resolve construction issues, and support the safe and successful delivery of LV electrical systems. Candidates must have extensive experience in complex building construction and major international airport projects. Experience involving airport cargo facilities or cargo terminals is particularly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide site-based supervision and technical oversight of low voltage electrical construction activities.
- Monitor LV power distribution systems, lighting installations, small power, and associated electrical works.
- Verify that installation activities comply with approved engineering drawings, specifications, method statements, and applicable standards.
- Monitor electrical installation quality, workmanship, and construction progress.
- Identify installation deficiencies, technical discrepancies, and construction constraints.
- Coordinate with contractors and engineering teams to resolve outstanding electrical installation issues.
- Support the delivery of LV works in accordance with approved project schedules and quality requirements.
Technical Submissions and Engineering Reviews
- Review LV electrical shop drawings and technical submittals.
- Examine material approvals, construction method statements, and inspection requests.
- Verify compliance with approved electrical designs and contractual specifications.
- Identify design discrepancies and technical matters requiring clarification.
- Coordinate technical reviews with relevant consultants and engineering disciplines.
- Monitor implementation of approved installation requirements on site.
- Support the resolution of electrical engineering issues affecting construction activities.
Multidisciplinary Interface Coordination
- Coordinate LV electrical installations with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Review interfaces with architectural and structural construction works.
- Coordinate with ICT, security, and other project disciplines.
- Identify potential conflicts between LV installations and associated building systems.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to resolve design and construction interface issues.
- Support effective integration of electrical installations with other airport infrastructure systems.
Construction Quality and Compliance
- Monitor compliance with project quality requirements and applicable electrical installation standards.
- Review inspection reports and identify outstanding quality concerns.
- Examine Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and follow up on corrective actions.
- Verify that electrical installation works satisfy approved technical specifications.
- Coordinate with contractors and inspection personnel to address defective or non-compliant works.
- Maintain accurate records of inspection findings and outstanding technical issues.
- Support consistent implementation of project quality assurance procedures.
Testing, Commissioning and System Integration
- Monitor testing and commissioning activities for LV electrical systems.
- Verify that required testing and commissioning procedures are followed.
- Coordinate testing activities with contractors, consultants, and relevant project disciplines.
- Monitor system integration and identify outstanding interface concerns.
- Review testing and commissioning documentation.
- Follow up on deficiencies identified during testing and verification.
- Support completion of required technical documentation before project handover.
Airport Safety and Operational Compliance
- Monitor compliance with project health and safety requirements.
- Ensure LV installation activities follow applicable airport security and operational procedures.
- Coordinate with airport authorities regarding relevant electrical construction matters.
- Identify construction activities that may conflict with airport operational requirements.
- Support the resolution of safety, security, and operational concerns affecting LV works.
- Maintain awareness of airport access and operational constraints during construction and commissioning.
Stakeholder Coordination and Project Delivery
- Liaise with the client, contractors, consultants, and airport authorities on LV-related technical matters.
- Coordinate construction supervision activities with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Participate in project progress and technical coordination meetings.
- Prepare site inspection reports, progress updates, and technical records.
- Identify project risks and construction issues requiring management attention.
- Support risk management and resolution of outstanding technical concerns.
- Assist with practical completion and final handover activities.
Required Qualifications Education
- Recognized Bachelor 's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
Professional Membership
- Membership of the Association for Project Management (APM) or another recognized project management institution.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience on large or complex building projects.
- Minimum 10 years of experience on major international airport projects.
- Proven experience in low voltage electrical engineering and construction supervision.
- Demonstrated experience performing resident engineering responsibilities.
- Experience coordinating electrical construction activities with multidisciplinary project teams.
- Practical experience reviewing technical submissions, shop drawings, inspection requests, and quality documentation.
- Experience overseeing electrical installation quality, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Experience involving airport cargo facilities or cargo terminals is preferred.
Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Strong knowledge of low voltage electrical distribution systems.
- Understanding of lighting, small power, and associated electrical installations.
- Knowledge of electrical installation standards and construction specifications.
- Ability to review and interpret electrical engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Experience evaluating shop drawings, material approvals, and construction method statements.
- Familiarity with inspection requests, quality assurance procedures, and construction quality documentation.
- Understanding of LV electrical testing, commissioning, and system integration.
- Ability to identify design discrepancies, installation defects, and technical interface conflicts.
- Knowledge of non-conformance reporting and corrective action procedures.
- Understanding of construction progress monitoring and project reporting.
- Knowledge of airport safety, security, and operational requirements.
Leadership and Professional Competencies
- Excellent leadership and construction supervision capabilities.
- Strong coordination and stakeholder communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and airport authorities.
- Sound technical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong analytical skills when reviewing installation and engineering issues.
- Excellent technical reporting and documentation skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple engineering disciplines on complex building projects.
- Effective management of construction interfaces and competing project priorities.
- Commitment to electrical installation quality, construction safety, and successful project delivery.
Working at AECOM At AECOM, our teams help deliver infrastructure and building projects that support communities and improve the built environment. This Resident Engineer position offers the opportunity to contribute to complex international airport construction works while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering and construction professionals. AECOM supports professional development through training programs designed to strengthen technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and long-term career progression.
Employee Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- Disability insurance and related benefits.
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