13-Electrical engineers

Job Title: 

Electrical engineers

Job Description: 

Research, design, develop, test, commission or supervise the manufacture, installation, modification, augmentation and/or maintenance of electrical systems including materials, products and processes for commercial, industrial, military, domestic and/or scientific use.

Summary: 

Electrical engineers conduct research and advise on, design, and direct the construction and operation of electrical systems, components, motors, equipment and devices, and advise on and direct their functioning, augmentation, modification, maintenance and repair, or study and advise on technological aspects of electrical engineering materials, products and processes. They may also design, develop, supervise and work on the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical systems as well as systems for the generation, distribution, utilisation and control of electric power.

Tasks: 

Job activities and tasks include:

  • advising on and designing power stations and systems which generate, transmit and distribute electrical power
  • supervising, controlling and monitoring the operation of electrical generation, transmission and distribution systems
  • advising on and designing systems for electrical motors, electrical traction and other equipment, or electrical domestic appliances
  • specifying electrical installation and application in industrial and other buildings and objects
  • establishing control standards and procedures to monitor performance and safety of electrical generating and distribution systems, motors and equipment
  • determining manufacturing methods for electrical systems, as well as maintenance and repair of existing electrical systems, motors and equipment
Knowledge: 

Advanced specialized knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in field of work, discipline and/or professional practice

  • Specialized knowledge of analyzing, planning, managing and establishing ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
  • Advanced knowledge of research principles and methods
  • Advanced knowledge of high level governance of systems, processes and procedures including legislative, regulatory, standards, codes and conventions
  • Higher knowledge of recent developments in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
  • Higher knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in management, economics, finance, statistics and fiscal disciplines related to the field of work and/or professional practice
  • Higher knowledge of political, government, legislative and regulatory systems related to the field of work
  • Higher knowledge of laws, regulations, standards codes and conventions of the UAE and specific Emirates related to the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice and more general subjects including OHSE and cultural understanding and awareness
  • Higher knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in sensitively recognizing and responding to the management of highly complex ethical issues
  • Leverage information technology, executive information systems, management techniques and tools for optimal field of work performance and/or professional practice
  • Higher skills in research, analysis, consultation and synthesis of information to evaluate ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions and generate recommendations and/or relevant alternatives
  • Manage advanced relationships and coordinate related activities of respective stakeholders
  • Advanced skills and experience in high level policy analysis, formulation and research, plus strategic planning in sensitive and confidential environment
  • Develop abstract concepts and convey strategic indications from the spectrum of development experience
  • Higher negotiation cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills
  • Use of information, tools, resources to support high-level and complex work achievement
  • Work sensitively and effectively in a multi-cultural environment
  • Work with others to develop creative solutions to complex unpredictable and/or abstract problems
  • Communicate with influence, and a proven record of developing and maintaining effective partnerships across an organization and with diverse external clients and other key stakeholders
  • Highly developed advanced oral and written communication, interpersonal and representational skills, and a proven ability to use these skills to prepare and present clear, concise, high quality advice
  • Highly developed leadership and effective management skills, with capacity to initiate, implement and sustain improvements within a team environment, as well as the ability to work flexibly and cooperatively as a member of a team
  • Personal drive and integrity, the ability to self-manage and the capacity to identify and effectively manage risks associated with change, as well recognize and implement ethical standards to highly complex ethical issues
  • Achieving results within tight timelines, and capacity to set and implement new policy directions
  • Highly developed higher organizational skills, including the ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines.
    • Work Context: 

    Work with senior administrators, peer engineers (civil, mechanical, electronic, telecommunications and/or computer scientists) and various workers in the business, building and construction, fabrication and manufacturing industries. They advise employers, associates or clients and consult with scientists, industrial designers, contractors, engineering consulting companies and architects.

    Education: 

    Bachelor degree in electrical engineering or relevant discipline, higher qualification or equivalent.

    Required Work Experience: 

    5 - 7 years and above

    Probable Employers: 

    ADWEA, DEWA, Atlas Telecom, TRANSCO, EMAL, DUBAL, EMAL, DUBAL, ADNOC, Emirates Steel, Strata, Oil and Gas establishments

    Occupational Size: 
    More than 5,000 and less than 30,000
    Expected Earnings: 

    Higher than the industry average

    Projected Growth: 
    Excellent
    Alternate Titles: 

    Examples of the occupations classified here
    Electric power generation engineer - Electrical engineer - Electromechanical engineer - Electrical design engineer - Project engineer - Electrical controls engineer - Test engineer - Hardware design engineer - Broadcast engineer - Circuits engineer - Electrical and Instrument Maintenance Supervisor (E and I Maintenance Supervisor) - Electrical project engineer
    Examples of some related occupations:
    Nuclear power generation engineer - Electronics engineer - Telecommunications Engineer - Broadcast Engineer - Computer engineer - Electrical engineering associate - Electrical or electronics engineering technologist - Electronics engineer - Patent examiner - Electrical design engineer - Project engineer - Electrical controls engineer - Test engineer - Hardware design engineer - Broadcast engineer - Circuits? engineer - Electrical and instrument maintenance supervisor (E & I Maintenance Supervisor) - Electrical project engineer

    UAE Industry Groups: 
    Industrial
    International Careers(ISCO): 
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    Source Of Info: 
    Occupations and Careers Handbook for UAE Nationals(Copyright NQA ). Referenced from New York University, Abu Dhabhi