Electrical Inspector

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Electrical Inspector Roads & Infrastructure to join our team! Location: Sharjah, UAE What You'll Be Doing • Perform daily site inspections of electrical works for roads and infrastructure (street lighting, LV networks, feeders, and associated control systems) to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and authority requirements. • Review and comment on electrical shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, ITPs, and as-built drawings for conformance with project and local authority standards (SEWA, SRTA, Sharjah Municipality, etc.). • Monitor installation of: • Street lighting poles, luminaires, control panels, feeder pillars, and associated cabling. • LV distribution networks, earthing and bonding systems, and protective devices. • Infrastructure-related electrical systems such as signage lighting, tunnel/underpass lighting, and ancillary power supplies. • Witness and record electrical testing and commissioning activities, including: • Insulation resistance tests, continuity tests, earth resistance tests. • Functional tests for street lighting circuits, controls, timers, photocells, and protection relays. • Verify that construction works comply with project specifications, IEC/BS standards, and the applicable Dubai authority regulations and safety codes. • Check and monitor contractor adherence to quality control procedures and project ITPs; issue inspection requests, non-conformance reports (NCR), and corrective action requests as needed. • Coordinate and liaise with the site supervision team, contractor s staff, and relevant stakeholders to resolve technical issues related to electrical works. • Maintain detailed records of inspections, test results, progress, and quality issues; prepare daily/weekly inspection and progress reports. • Support the Resident Engineer/Assistant Resident Engineer / Electrical Engineer in monitoring electrical works progress against the program and identify delays or potential risks. • Ensure that electrical installations are executed with proper temporary and permanent safety measures in place, including trench safety, cable protection, and proper isolation and tagging. • Assist in reviewing and verifying quantities, measurements, and as-built data relevant to electrical works for payment certification and project close-out. • Provide technical input during handover of electrical systems, preparation of snag lists, and follow-up on rectification and final acceptance. What Desired Skills You'll Bring • Previous experience on major infrastructure projects in Dubai or Sharjah. • Working knowledge of: • Preferable Sharjah specific authority procedures and approval processes. • Local regulations for utility corridors, road lighting, and traffic-related electrical systems. • Familiarity with QA/QC and construction management software or digital inspection/reporting systems. • Good coordination skills with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural & utilities). • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as an Electrical Inspector or similar role on roads and infrastructure projects, preferably in the UAE or GCC. • Diploma or Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification. • Strong knowledge of: • Street lighting and LV distribution systems for roads and infrastructure. • Standards and codes such as IEC/BS and applicable local authority regulations (SEWA, SRTA, Sharjah Municipality). • Proven experience in site inspection, quality control, and supervision of electrical works in large-scale civil/infra projects. • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, cable routing layouts, and coordination drawings. • Practical experience with electrical testing, commissioning procedures, and inspection of cable laying, jointing, termination, and panel installations. • Solid understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements related to electrical works in road corridors and infrastructure projects. • Good communication skills in English (written and verbal) for coordination, and interface with contractors. • Competent in using standard office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).