Senior Electrical Engineer

About the role

Surbana Jurong is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead technical oversight on major water, utility and infrastructure projects in Kuwait. The role involves supervising electrical construction, testing, commissioning and quality assurance to ensure safe, efficient delivery in line with project specifications and industry standards.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical supervision of electrical installation and construction for power distribution and utility infrastructure.
• Review engineering drawings, equipment specifications, load schedules and construction methodologies.
• Monitor manufacturing inspections, installation works, testing, commissioning and performance verification.
• Support factory and site acceptance testing, system integration and operational readiness assessments.
• Conduct inspections and oversee QA processes for electrical equipment, power systems and motor‑control installations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Maintain inspection records, commissioning reports and project progress documentation.
• Review as‑built documentation, O&M manuals and assist with project close‑out and handover.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in electrical engineering, construction supervision or delivery of major utility, industrial or water projects.
• Proven experience in a consultancy environment and ability to build trusted client relationships.

Required skills

• Electrical construction supervision
• Testing and commissioning of power systems
• Power distribution and utility infrastructure
• Review of engineering drawings and specifications
• Manufacturing inspection and quality assurance
• System integration and operational readiness
• Motor‑control installation inspection
• Technical documentation and reporting