Senior Associate Electrical Engineer (Design)
Jerusalem
- Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location: Jerusalem
- Grade: Administrative support - LICA-7, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Engineering
- Administrative support
- Technology, Electronics and Mechanics
- Mechanics and Electronics (Engineering)
- Closing Date: 2025-06-04
Functional Responsibilities
Technical tasks:
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Assist in the design & analysis of Electrical engineering systems for projects to be designed in-house as requested; utilizing research, development, relevant codes, and good engineering practices.
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Assist in preparing Electrical drawings including plans, sections, elevations, schematics, details, and other layouts as needed.
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Produce Auto-CAD design drawings according to the agreed scope of work, ensuring accurate and high-quality drawings and in a timely manner meeting the set deadlines.
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Assist in preparing Electrical bills of quantities suitable for tendering in an accurate manner and in harmony with the produced design drawings.
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Perform quantity surveying for designed tasks.
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Assist in preparing and verifying technical specifications for Electrical systems including products, apparatus, services and associated quality of workmanship
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Produce programs of works for designed tasks to identify all timelines for the implementation of Electrical Works.
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Assist in Drafting Electrical Engineering design reports, Design Brief Reports, etc..
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Perform needed supporting design calculations.
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Assist in preparing estimates and prices for developed design packages.
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Review Electrical systems designs for Infrastructure projects as assigned by the chief engineer; in terms of accuracy, and suitability to overall design requirements, including Identifying improvements in the designs and being able to propose practical solutions.
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Perform any other related design tasks relevant to Electrical Engineering.
Administrative tasks:
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Manage Electrical engineering-related material archiving.
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Keep files and records of the design processes.
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Coordination with other engineering design disciplines (Architectural /Structural/ Electrical).
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Assist in scheduling requested tasks related to Electrical works.
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Perform any other tasks relevant to the ISSC Unit as required.
Monitoring and Progress Controls
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Active participation in weekly Design progress meetings as needed.
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Active participation in periodical staff meetings as needed.
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Maintaining accurate, quality, and completion of documentation as identified in the responsibilities above.
Final Product
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Deliver delegated tasks by the supervisor on time and as per the required quality parameters.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Qualifications and Experience
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Education
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Completion of secondary school is required
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering from a reputable University is desired but not required.
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A recognized diploma in Auto-CAD Drafting would be an asset.
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Work Experience
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7 years of experience( or less depending on academic credentials- BA with 3 years and MA with 1 year) in Electrical medium and low current systems design and construction for medium to large scale infrastructure projects.
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Good knowledge in industrial equipment and machinery such as standby generators, UPS, and clean agent systems is an asset
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At least 3 year of comprehensive knowledge in computer drafting software, particularly BIM and “AutoCAD” is essential.
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Experience in using specialized Engineering Design Software such as Dialux software for the lighting systems is an asset
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Work Experience with an international organization and/or UN Agencies is an asset.
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Membership in an accredited Engineers Association is required.
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A valid driving license is an advantage but not essential.
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Good knowledge of the local & international Building Rules and Regulations is an asset.
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General knowledge of the design standards required for a wide range of buildings, Facilities and equipment is an asset.
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Good report writing and oral presentation skills is an asset..
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High proficiency with computers in particular; G-suite, MS office, Internet, MS Project, and other related software related to the position's field of expertise is an asset.
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Languages:
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Full proficiency in Arabic and English are required.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.