Engineer ( Cables)

  • Full-Time
  • On-Site
  • 10,000-12,000 AED / Month

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Engineering

  • Review cable layouts, routing drawings, trench details, and duct bank designs.

  • Prepare cable sizing calculations, voltage drop calculations, and short circuit analysis.

  • Review technical submittals, material approvals, and shop drawings.

  • Ensure compliance with IEC, BS, and local authority standards.

Installation & Site Supervision

  • Supervise cable laying (underground & duct bank systems), pulling, jointing, and termination works.

  • Monitor cable tray installations, cleating, tagging, and identification systems.

  • Coordinate with civil teams for trenching, backfilling, and reinstatement works.

  • Ensure adherence to HSE standards and project timelines.

Testing & Commissioning

  • Conduct and witness cable testing, including:

    • Insulation Resistance (IR) Test

    • Hi-Pot / VLF Testing

    • Continuity and Sheath Testing

  • Coordinate energization procedures with utilities and stakeholders.

  • Prepare test reports and handover documentation.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Electrical Engineering.

  • 3–8 years of experience in MV/HV/LV cable projects (substations or infrastructure).