FSI-JB-572 / Electrical QA/QC

Electrical QA/QC Engineer – Detailed Job Description

Job Title: Electrical QA/QC Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect electrical installation activities at the project site.
  
• Ensure electrical works comply with approved shop drawings, specifications, and method statements.
  
• Prepare and maintain Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and quality checklists.
  
• Prepare and submit Material Inspection Requests (MIRs) and Work Inspection Requests (WIRs/IRs).
  
• Inspect installation of:
  
  • LV/MV cables
    
  • Cable trays and cable ladders
    
  • Cable containment
    
  • Electrical conduits
    
  • Distribution boards and panels
    
  • Switchgear
    
  • Transformers
    
  • Generators
    
  • Lighting systems
    
  • Small power systems
    
  • Earthing and lightning protection
    
  • Electrical equipment
    
• Verify cable laying, glanding, termination, tagging, and dressing.
  
• Inspect electrical panels, DBs, MCCs, and switchgear installations.
  
• Check installation of lighting fixtures, switches, sockets, and other electrical accessories.
  
• Inspect earthing and bonding systems and verify continuity and resistance test results.
  
• Coordinate with testing and commissioning teams for electrical testing activities.
  
• Review and verify electrical test reports and commissioning records.
  
• Ensure materials received on site are approved and comply with project requirements.
  
• Review Material Submittals, Technical Submittals, Method Statements, and Inspection Procedures.
  
• Identify defective or non-compliant work and coordinate corrective actions.
  
• Prepare and follow up on NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), observations, and corrective actions.
  
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, engineers, and site teams for inspections and approvals.
  
• Maintain proper QA/QC documentation, inspection records, test reports, and quality logs.
  
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential quality issues before they become major problems.
  
• Ensure all works are completed according to approved IFC/shop drawings and project specifications.
  
• Participate in quality meetings and coordination meetings.
  
• Assist in preparing as-built drawings and final handover documentation.
  
• Ensure all quality documentation is completed before project handover.
  

Electrical Testing Knowledge

The candidate should have knowledge of testing and inspection such as:

• Insulation Resistance (IR) testing
  
• Continuity testing
  
• Earth resistance testing
  
• Cable testing
  
• Megger testing
  
• Phase sequence testing
  
• RCD/ELCB testing
  
• High-voltage testing where applicable
  
• Functional testing of electrical equipment
  
• Lighting and emergency lighting testing
  
• Generator and transformer testing
  
• Switchgear and panel testing
  

Standards & Codes

Knowledge of relevant standards and requirements such as:

• IEC Standards
  
• BS Standards
  
• NFPA, where applicable
  
• Local authority requirements
  
• DEWA requirements for Dubai projects
  
• Client/consultant specifications
  
• Project-specific QA/QC procedures
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's/Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
  
• 3–7 years of relevant QA/QC experience in electrical construction projects.
  
• Strong experience in electrical installation inspection and testing.
  
• Good knowledge of ITP, MIR, WIR/IR, NCR, Method Statements, and inspection procedures.
  
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and specifications.
  
• Experience with commercial buildings, high-rise buildings, residential projects, hotels, hospitals, or infrastructure projects is preferred.
  
• UAE/GCC project experience is an advantage.
  
• Good communication, coordination, reporting, and documentation skills.
  

Short Client Requirement

Electrical QA/QC Engineer with 3–7 years of experience in electrical construction and MEP projects. Must have strong knowledge of electrical inspection, testing & commissioning, ITP, MIR, WIR/IR, NCR, method statements, material approvals, and electrical installation works including LV/MV cables, cable trays, panels, lighting, power, earthing, and testing. UAE/GCC experience preferred.