Senior ELV Engineer

Job Description

Position Overview

The Senior ELV Engineer will be responsible for supervising and managing all Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems during the construction phase, ensuring that installations are executed in accordance with the approved design, project specifications, authority requirements, and industry best practices. The role requires extensive experience in theme parks, themed entertainment destinations, attractions, immersive environments, and interior design-focused developments, where ELV systems play a critical role in guest experience, operational functionality, safety, and show integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the construction and installation of all ELV systems, ensuring compliance with approved IFC drawings, specifications, authority requirements, and contract documents.
• Review contractor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, testing procedures, and technical queries related to ELV systems.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor installation quality, workmanship, and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate ELV works with architectural, interior design, theming, MEP, structural, attraction vendors, and specialist contractors.
• Supervise the implementation of security systems, communications systems, AV systems, show-related systems, and smart building technologies.
• Review and monitor the installation of integrated systems within themed environments, show buildings, attractions, museums, retail, hospitality, and entertainment facilities.
• Ensure proper coordination between ELV systems and themed elements to maintain the intended guest experience and operational requirements.
• Oversee the installation, testing, integration, commissioning, and handover of all ELV systems.
• Witness factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), integrated systems testing (IST), and commissioning activities.
• Review and assess contractor proposals related to value engineering, constructability, and alternative technical solutions.
• Identify and resolve interface issues between ELV, show systems, attractions, special effects systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure timely closure of non-conformance reports (NCRs) and site observations.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and provide technical recommendations to the Client and project stakeholders.
• Support authority inspections, approvals, testing, and project handover activities.

referred Experience

• Theme Parks and Themed Attractions.
• Entertainment Destinations and Leisure Developments.
• Museums and Immersive Experience Facilities.
• Hospitality and Resort Projects.
• Retail and F&B Developments.
• High-End Interior Fit-Out Projects.
• Interactive Show Buildings and Visitor Attractions.
• Large Public and Mixed-Use Developments.

Technical Competencies

• Structured Cabling Systems.
• Data Network Infrastructure.
• IPTV and SMATV Systems.
• Public Address and Voice Alarm Systems.
• CCTV and Video Surveillance Systems.
• Access Control Systems.
• Intrusion Detection Systems.
• Building Management Systems (BMS) Interface.
• Audio Visual (AV) Systems.
• Digital Signage Systems.
• Wireless Communication Systems.
• Intercom Systems.
• Queue Management Systems.
• Master Clock Systems.
• Visitor Management Systems.
• Security Management Systems (SMS).
• Show Control Systems.
• Attraction and Ride Communication Systems.
• Integrated ELV Platforms and Smart Building Technologies.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional registration or membership in a recognized engineering institution is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of post-graduate experience, including at least 5 years in construction supervision consultancy roles.
• Proven experience in major entertainment, hospitality, leisure, tourism, or mixed-use developments.
• Strong experience in ELV system design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and integration.
• Thorough understanding of UAE codes, standards, authority requirements, and international ELV design practices.
• Excellent communication, coordination, report-writing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information

• Experience working on major projects in the UAE, preferably Abu Dhabi.
• Thorough knowledge of UAE construction practices, authority regulations, and international building codes.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and report-writing skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM workflows, and Microsoft Office applications.