Electrical Engineer 154 views

The Electrical Engineer will assist the Project Manager and the Resident Engineer in administering the operational functions of the day-to-day activities on the project. The Electrical Engineer will participate and manage in review and approval of all submittals by the contractor with a focus on quality assurance during the engineering phase of construction.

Under the supervision of the project resident engineer or MEP lead, performs routine inspection monitoring tasks to confirm if proper construction supervision is being performed by others.  Inspects various facets of work on the construction site and performs continuous surveillance of assigned construction activities to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and specifications. Document non-conformance and may participate in determining appropriate resolution.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Assist the Resident Engineer or MEP Lead in performing the contractual duties on site.
• Provides resolution for technical engineering problems within the assigned discipline(s); coordinates application of solutions to ensure progress on site.
• Advise the project manager of any technical aspects of the electrical services that may affect construction progress, quality and the like.
• Continually review the contractor’s construction schedule during the progress of site works.
• Review construction submittals from project inception to close-out.
  • Review Contractor’s installation method statements.
  • Review Contractor’s shop drawings against the design [tender] drawings for compliance with the design intent and return to project manager with appropriate comments / approval.
  • Review contractor’s electrical shop drawing in conjunction with the structural and mechanical engineers to ensure engineering co-ordination and advise project manager accordingly.
  • Review Contractor’s electrical services material proposals against specified technical performance requirements and advise the Project Manager on the appropriateness of the proposals.
  • Review Contractor’s proposed sub contractor(s) associated with the electrical engineering works from a technical standpoint.
• Monitors material procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of construction activities and schedule within the assigned discipline.
• Undertake general project site observation / inspection of the electrical services works for Contractor’s adherence to the approved shop drawings and Consultant’s specification, good working practices, the construction schedule and health & safety.
• Be available to undertake off-site inspections of proposed equipment and materials as may be deemed necessary by the Project Manager.
• Undertake prior review of Contractor’s proposed electrical system testing & commissioning methods and schedule
• Witness on-site piped system pressure test, air conditioning duct leakage testing and other testing that may be required during the first fix works and advise the Project Manager accordingly.