Sr. Electrical Engineer (Telecom)

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is looking to hire a Senior Electrical Engineer (Telecom) in Qatar with a strong background in the supervision of infrastructure-related electrical systems, including street lighting, pumping stations, power distribution networks, and utility coordination. The successful candidate will be part of the site supervision team overseeing a Roads & Infrastructure Project, ensuring that all electrical works meet design specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations. The candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of post-graduate experience, with at least 5 years in similar electrical works supervision.

Your role

• Supervise on-site electrical works including street lighting networks, electrical panels, power supply for drainage systems, and utilities related to infrastructure.
• Review and approve electrical design/shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, and ITPs.
• Ensure compliance with Ashghal, Kahramaa, and Civil Defence Authority (QCDD) electrical requirements.
• Monitor installation works for LV power distribution systems, cable laying, earthing and lightning protection systems.
• Participate in inspections, FAT/SAT for electrical panels, lighting poles, and pumping station controls.
• Identify design conflicts, propose technical solutions, and coordinate with other disciplines (drainage, mechanical, civil) on site.
• Ensure proper documentation and QA/QC control for electrical installations.
• Review contractor’s progress and performance and prepare daily/weekly site reports.
• Support final testing, commissioning, and energization activities.
• Liaise with local authorities for utility connections, permits, and approvals.

About you

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering (WHED-listed university).
• Minimum 15 years total experience, with at least 7 years in electrical works supervision within infrastructure projects in Qatar.
• Grade A Electrical Engineer UPDA certificate.
• Preferred – Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional license.
• Minium five years’ experience.
• Qatar infrastructure projects.
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written).
• Knowledge of Ashghal standards, road material specs, QA/QC processes, and stakeholder coordination.
• Familiar with document management systems (Ashghal DCS), MS Office, AutoCAD (viewing), and site-related software.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in low-voltage infrastructure systems and public realm electrical works.
• Knowledge of Kahramaa regulations and QCDD compliance procedures.
• Clear understanding of testing, commissioning, and handover procedures.
• Ability to lead site inspections and resolve technical issues independently.
• Skilled in stakeholder coordination and progress monitoring.
• Commitment to QA/QC, safety, and timely project delivery.

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.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• 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.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.