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Electrical EngineerNew

UNOPSDamascus,Syria
Position:Professional | LICA-8Deadline:28 Sep 2026 (13 days left)Job ID:4458Posted on:14 Sep 2026 (1 day ago)
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Job Description

Supports UNOPS electrical design and construction supervision for water-supply and irrigation recovery infrastructure under Syria’s Nexus Response Mechanism. The engineer will develop solar-PV designs, conduct site assessments, monitor implementation quality and safety, coordinate engineering inputs, and prepare technical reporting that advances resilient, standards-compliant services.

Key Details

Department

Nexus Response Mechanism

Position Details

Experience level

Senior

Minimum experience

2 years

Employment type

Contractor

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Bachelor's degree

Contract duration

One year, 180 working days

Language Requirements

Required

English, Arabic

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Develop and review electrical designs and technical documentation for infrastructure projects
  • Design solar photovoltaic systems and associated electrical components
  • Conduct site assessments and supervise electrical-system implementation
  • Monitor construction quality, safety and compliance with local, international and UN standards
  • Coordinate electrical works with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams
  • Prepare technical inputs for periodic progress reports, achievements, challenges and recommendations
  • Support project scheduling and tracking of electrical deliverables
  • Implement protection against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment measures during project delivery

Role Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with 2 years of relevant experience
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in design or supervision of electrical systems works
  • Experience designing solar photovoltaic systems and related electrical components
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD
  • Intermediate English and fluent Arabic

Desired Criteria

  • Project Management certification
  • Professional engineering association membership
  • Experience with Primavera or MS Project
  • PVsyst, ETAP, Certified Solar Professional or renewable-energy certification
  • Experience in Syria and water-supply, pumping-station or borehole electrical systems

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNOPS Careers, on 14 Sep 2026.