About the Role
The Resident Engineer (LV) is responsible for providing site-based engineering supervision and technical oversight of Low Voltage (LV) electrical works within large and complex building projects in an international airport environment. The role ensures that LV installations comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, applicable standards, quality requirements, and project schedules. The Resident Engineer coordinates with the client, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe and successful delivery of LV systems, preferably within airport cargo facilities.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide site-based supervision of LV electrical works, including power distribution, lighting, small power, and associated electrical installations.
- Monitor LV construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and applicable standards.
- Review LV shop drawings, technical submittals, material approvals, and inspection requests.
- Coordinate LV installation activities with MEP, architectural, structural, ICT, security, and other project disciplines.
- Monitor installation quality, construction progress, testing, commissioning, and system integration.
- Identify technical issues, design discrepancies, and interface conflicts and coordinate their resolution.
- Ensure compliance with project quality, health and safety, airport security, and operational requirements.
- Coordinate with the client, contractors, consultants, and airport authorities on LV-related technical matters.
- Review inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective actions.
- Monitor testing and commissioning activities and verify completion of required documentation.
- Prepare site inspection reports, progress updates, and technical records.
- Support project meetings, risk management, practical completion, and final handover activities.
Qualifications
- Recognized Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
- Membership of APM or another recognized project management institution.
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience in large or complex building projects, preferably including cargo facilities.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in major international airport projects, preferably involving cargo terminals.
- Proven experience in LV electrical engineering, construction supervision, and resident engineering.
- Strong knowledge of LV distribution systems, lighting, small power, electrical installation standards, testing, and commissioning.
- Experience reviewing technical submissions, shop drawings, inspection requests, and quality documentation.
- Excellent leadership, coordination, communication, and technical reporting skills.
- Knowledge of airport safety, security, and operational requirements.
Additional Information
To support a secure and trustworthy recruitment process, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an office location as a condition of employment.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits are offered to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off, leaves of absences, and voluntary benefits.
- Flexible work options and well-being resources.
- Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
Working Environment
This role is primarily on-site in Doha, Qatar, and involves collaboration with a global team across the infrastructure sector, providing opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of communities. Ideally suited for individuals looking to make a real impact in a supportive and respectful workplace that fosters personal growth and professional development.
