Electrical Engineer

The Electrical Engineer provides electrical engineering support for potable-water and irrigation infrastructure in Deir-ez-Zor, covering design review, procurement, construction supervision, testing and commissioning. The assignment develops compliant electrical and solar-energy documentation, monitors contractors and works, and maintains quality, HSSE and project-control standards for UNOPS work.

• Assess electrical-system needs for water and irrigation infrastructure
• Prepare and review electrical specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and cost estimates
• Review electrical and solar-energy designs against project requirements and international standards
• Inspect sites and report progress, issues and lessons learned
• Coordinate system testing, commissioning, training and handover to beneficiaries
• Monitor contractor compliance with quality, HSSE and environmental plans
• Maintain engineering records and contribute to periodic progress reports

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with 2 years of relevant experience
• At least 2 years of experience designing or supervising electrical systems works
• Experience designing solar photovoltaic systems and related electrical components
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Fluent English and fluent Arabic

• Project management certificates
• Membership in a recognized professional engineering association
• Experience with MS Office Suite
• Experience with Primavera or MS Project
• Experience with an international organization or UN agency
• Experience in the Syrian context and targeted areas

• Electrical Engineering
• Solar Photovoltaic Systems
• AutoCAD
• Construction Supervision
• Quality Assurance

• AutoCAD

• Retainer contract under ICA - LICA - Specialist
• One year assignment with 180 working days