Senior ELV Engineer

Role Overview

Senior ELV Engineer at Egis Group. The role supervises and manages all Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems during the construction phase of major entertainment, hospitality, leisure, and mixed-use developments, ensuring installations comply with approved designs, specifications, authority requirements, and industry best practices.

Company Overview

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, and mobility services, operating in 100 countries with 19,500 employees. In the Middle East, Egis has 3,500 employees across 8 countries and has delivered over 700 complex development projects. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis provides comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services to regional governments, investors, and developers.

Role Purpose

To supervise and manage ELV system construction and installation, ensuring compliance with approved designs and specifications while coordinating with multiple disciplines to integrate systems within themed environments and ensure operational functionality, safety, and guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision and Installation

• Supervise the construction and installation of all ELV systems in accordance with approved IFC drawings, specifications, authority requirements, and contract documents.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor installation quality, workmanship, and compliance with project requirements.
• Oversee the installation, testing, integration, commissioning, and handover of all ELV systems.

Design and Technical Review

• Review contractor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, testing procedures, and technical queries related to ELV systems.
• Review and assess contractor proposals related to value engineering, constructability, and alternative technical solutions.
• Review and monitor the installation of integrated systems within themed environments, show buildings, attractions, museums, retail, hospitality, and entertainment facilities.

Systems Management

• Supervise the implementation of security systems, communications systems, AV systems, show-related systems, and smart building technologies.
• Ensure proper coordination between ELV systems and themed elements to maintain the intended guest experience and operational requirements.
• Identify and resolve interface issues between ELV, show systems, attractions, special effects systems, and facility infrastructure.

Testing and Commissioning

• Witness factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), integrated systems testing (IST), and commissioning activities.
• Support authority inspections, approvals, testing, and project handover activities.

Coordination and Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate ELV works with architectural, interior design, theming, MEP, structural, attraction vendors, and specialist contractors.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and provide technical recommendations to the Client and project stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure timely closure of non-conformance reports (NCRs) and site observations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of post-graduate experience, including at least 5 years in construction supervision consultancy roles.
• Proven experience in major entertainment, hospitality, leisure, tourism, or mixed-use developments.
• Strong experience in ELV system design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and integration.
• Thorough understanding of UAE codes, standards, authority requirements, and international ELV design practices.
• Experience working on major projects in the UAE, preferably Abu Dhabi.
• Thorough knowledge of UAE construction practices, authority regulations, and international building codes.
• Professional registration or membership in a recognized engineering institution is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Technical ELV Systems

• Structured Cabling Systems.
• Data Network Infrastructure.
• IPTV and SMATV Systems.
• Public Address and Voice Alarm Systems.
• CCTV and Video Surveillance Systems.
• Access Control Systems.
• Intrusion Detection Systems.
• Building Management Systems (BMS) Interface.
• Audio Visual (AV) Systems.
• Digital Signage Systems.
• Wireless Communication Systems.
• Intercom Systems.
• Queue Management Systems.
• Master Clock Systems.
• Visitor Management Systems.
• Security Management Systems (SMS).
• Show Control Systems.
• Attraction and Ride Communication Systems.
• Integrated ELV Platforms and Smart Building Technologies.

Sector Experience

• Theme Parks and Themed Attractions.
• Entertainment Destinations and Leisure Developments.
• Museums and Immersive Experience Facilities.
• Hospitality and Resort Projects.
• Retail and F&B Developments.
• High-End Interior Fit-Out Projects.
• Interactive Show Buildings and Visitor Attractions.
• Large Public and Mixed-Use Developments.

Software and Tools

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Proficiency in BIM platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication, coordination, and report-writing skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.