Job Summary: The Electrical Site Engineer is responsible for the execution, supervision, and installation of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, earthing, lightning protection, and low current systems on-site. This role ensures that work is carried out according to approved drawings, specifications, and project schedules while maintaining quality, safety, and cost control. The Electrical Site Engineer coordinates with various stakeholders and supports the successful delivery of construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Site Execution & Installation
- Supervise the installation of power distribution, lighting, cable trays, switchgear, and low-voltage/low-current systems on-site.
- Ensure work is executed as per approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
- Monitor daily site activities and ensure adherence to project schedules.
- Coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment for smooth execution.
- Coordination & Site Management
- Coordinate with mechanical, civil, and architectural teams on-site.
- Attend site meetings and resolve technical and coordination issues.
- Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
- Ensure proper implementation of shop drawings and resolve site discrepancies.
- Quality Control & Compliance
- Ensure all installations comply with project specifications, national/international standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, NEC), and local utility codes.
- Conduct inspections and ensure quality of workmanship.
- Prepare and submit inspection requests (IRs) and follow up for approvals.
- Identify and rectify non-conformances.
- Testing & Commissioning
- Assist in testing and commissioning of electrical systems, switchgear, generators, and low-current networks.
- Ensure systems are functioning as per design requirements and safety parameters.
- Coordinate with commissioning teams and consultants for approvals.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain daily site reports, progress reports, and work logs.
- Track material usage and site progress against schedule.
- Prepare as-built drawings in coordination with the drafting/design team.
- Support project documentation including RFIs, method statements, and reports.
- Maintain an up-to-date issues log.
- Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Ensure compliance with site safety regulations, electrical safety standards, and HSE policies.
- Monitor safe work practices (e.g., Lockout/Tagout procedures) and conduct toolbox talks when required.
- Identify potential electrical and site hazards and implement corrective actions.
Qualifications, Skills & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5 years of experience in MEP construction or electrical site execution.
- Strong knowledge of low voltage (LV), medium voltage (MV), lighting, earthing, and low current systems (fire alarm, CCTV, data).
- Familiarity with construction drawings, single-line diagrams (SLDs), specifications, and site practices.
- Experience in testing and commissioning is a plus.
