ELV Engineer

Role purpose

The ELV Engineer delivers Extra Low Voltage systems on COSMOS projects from design review through testing, commissioning and handover. The role owns technical quality, authority approvals and site coordination for ELV packages on commercial, residential, education, government and data center projects.

The engineer works closely with the Operations Manager, MEP consultants, main contractors and specialist suppliers to deliver on time, within budget and to UAE authority standards.

Key responsibilities

Design and engineering

• Review tender and IFC drawings, specifications and BOQs for ELV scope; raise RFIs on gaps and clashes.
• Prepare shop drawings, riser diagrams, schematics, rack layouts and cable schedules.
• Prepare material submittals, technical compliance statements and method statements for consultant approval.
• Carry out design calculations: cable sizing, voltage drop, battery backup, CCTV storage, PoE budgets and fiber link loss budgets.
• Support estimation with quantity take-offs, technical clarifications and value engineering options.

Site execution

• Plan and supervise installation of containment, cabling, devices, panels and racks to approved drawings.
• Allocate manpower and coordinate daily work with supervisors and subcontractors.
• Track progress against the project programme and report delays with recovery actions.
• Inspect workmanship and raise inspection requests (IRs) and material inspection requests (MIRs).
• Coordinate interfaces with electrical, HVAC, BMS, lifts, IT and civil trades.

Testing, commissioning and handover

• Prepare ITPs and testing & commissioning procedures.
• Test copper (Cat6/Cat6A) and fiber (OTDR, power meter) links and certify to TIA / ISO standards.
• Program and commission systems with OEM engineers; witness tests with consultants and authorities.
• Prepare as-built drawings, O&M manuals, test reports and warranty certificates.
• Train client facility teams on system operation.

Authority approvals and compliance

• Prepare and follow up approval submissions with Abu Dhabi Civil Defence, Abu Dhabi Police / Monitoring & Control Centre, TDRA and service providers (e& and du) as required.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, ADM / DMT guidelines, e& and du in-building telecom guidelines, and project specifications.

Coordination and reporting

• Attend client, consultant and contractor progress meetings.
• Submit daily and weekly progress reports, material status and manpower reports.
• Raise material requisitions and follow up with procurement and suppliers on delivery.
• Identify variations and support the commercial team with substantiation.

HSE and quality

• Enforce site HSE rules, permits to work and safe working at height, in confined spaces and near live systems.
• Follow the COSMOS QA/QC procedures and close NCRs and snag lists on time.

Pay: AED2,500.00 - AED5,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person