Associate - Electrical

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The successful candidate will lead all aspects of electrical engineering coordination—ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and seamless integration across MEP, AV, ICT, and building systems.

The role demands deep subject-matter expertise in large-venue electrical systems, multi-disciplinary coordination, and proactive engagement with design consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering oversight for the project from design through construction and commissioning.
• Manage and review consultant and contractor deliverables including electrical design reports, calculations, drawings, load schedules, and technical submittals.
• Ensure coordination across all project-related systems:

• Power distribution (LV/MV)
• Emergency backup systems (generators, UPS)
• Lighting systems
• AV, broadcast, public address, and sports lighting systems
• ICT, BMS, security, access control, and life safety systems
• Ensure all designs meet local and international codes and accommodate future flexibility, resilience, and smart technologies.
• Coordinate closely with architectural, structural, mechanical, and specialist systems teams to ensure cohesive integration of electrical scope.
• Participate / support AoR in authority approvals and permitting processes (e.g., SEC, Civil Defense, MOT).
• Lead technical reviews, design coordination meetings, and progress updates with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee construction-phase technical support, including site inspections, RFIs, change evaluations, testing & commissioning oversight.
• Monitor and report progress against schedule and scope, identifying risks and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Support value engineering, lifecycle cost analysis, and performance benchmarking of stadium systems.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (required); Master's in Power Systems or related field (preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, with at least 5–10 years in a lead or managerial role on large-scale public venues.
• Prior experience in PMC, client-representative, or large multidisciplinary consultancy roles is essential.
• In-depth understanding of stadium-specific systems: pitch lighting, event power, AV/broadcast, crowd control systems, and emergency egress requirements.
• Sound knowledge of international electrical and safety standards (NEC, IEC, BS7671, NFPA, SBC).

We are seeking a technically strong and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer / Manager to oversee the design and delivery of electrical systems for a world-class project.

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