Electrical Engineer / Inspector (Building Construction)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer / Inspector to join our building construction projects in Iraq. The role involves ensuring all electrical installations meet the approved drawings, specifications and relevant standards, while supporting quality and safety on site.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of electrical works including power distribution, lighting, ELV systems, fire alarm, and earthing systems.
• Ensure all electrical installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Monitor site activities to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Review electrical shop drawings, material submittals, and technical documents.
• Perform inspections for cable routing, panel installations, testing & commissioning.
• Prepare inspection reports, checklists, and documentation.
• Identify non‑conformities and coordinate timely corrective actions.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and project teams for inspection approvals.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and international standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in building construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical inspection standards and procedures.
• Experience in QA/QC and site inspection activities.
• Familiarity with international standards such as IEC, NEC, BS.
• Good understanding of testing and commissioning procedures.
• Strong reporting and communication skills.

Required skills

• Power distribution
• Lighting systems
• ELV systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Earthing systems
• Electrical shop drawing review
• Material submittal review
• Cable routing inspection
• Panel installation inspection
• Testing & commissioning
• IEC standards
• NEC standards
• BS standards
• QA/QC inspection