Electrical Engineer

Provides electrical-engineering support for UNOPS potable-water and irrigation recovery works under Syria’s Nexus Response Mechanism. The retainer role reviews designs and tender documents for power, pumping and solar systems; conducts site inspections; monitors contractor compliance, testing and commissioning; and maintains technical records to support standards-compliant infrastructure delivery.

• Assess electrical needs for water-supply and irrigation infrastructure including power, pumps, controls and solar PV
• Prepare and review electrical designs, specifications, scopes of work, bills of quantities, calculations and drawings
• Prepare tender documents and support evaluation of consultancy, supply and construction proposals
• Conduct site inspections and prepare detailed reports on progress, issues and lessons learned
• Support oversight of contract deliverables, testing, commissioning and handover
• Monitor contractor compliance with quality, HSSE and international standards
• Review design documentation and recommend practical improvements
• Maintain technical archives, site records, schedules and periodic progress-report inputs

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with two years of relevant experience
• At least two years of experience designing or supervising electrical systems works
• Experience designing solar photovoltaic systems and related electrical components
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Fluent Arabic and intermediate English

• Project-management certification and membership in a recognized engineering association are desirable
• MS Office and Primavera or MS Project experience is desirable
• International-organization or UN-agency experience is desirable
• Electrical infrastructure experience in water supply, pumping stations or boreholes is desirable
• Experience in Syria and targeted areas is an advantage

• AutoCAD
• Electrical Engineering
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance

• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office