Electrical Engineer - SARP Project, Iraq

About the role

An Electrical Engineer is needed for the SARP project (reference 23954), working in the southern governorates of Muthanna, Qadisiya, Missan and Thi Qar in Iraq. The post is supervised by the Lead Civil Engineer and reports to the Project Manager. It covers electrical and electromechanical works such as pumping stations, power supply, control systems and pressurized irrigation networks.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and manage the implementation of electrical and electromechanical components in line with project requirements, timelines and budgets.
• Assist the Project Manager and technical team in planning, scheduling and executing electromechanical works, and prepare project plans, schedules, technical submissions and progress reports.
• Liaise with government authorities, electricity directorates and beneficiaries to obtain permits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Take part in site meetings, procurement and technical evaluation committees, and integrate sustainability, HSSE and PSEA compliance into design and implementation.
• Monitor contractors' installation of electrical and electromechanical systems, conduct daily site visits and inspect equipment before handover.
• Review and approve technical submittals (shop drawings, materials, equipment specs, as-built docs), test results and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Evaluate contractor schedules, verify quantities and recommend interim and progress payments.
• Document lessons learned, maintain records of site activities and inspections, and support project closure, commissioning and handover.