Senior Associate Electrical Engineer

With the responsibility to conduct the design review of UNOPS infrastructure designs and implement of the construction activities, upholding high standards and providing critical feedback/recommendations, under the direct supervision of the Senior Construction and Operations Manager, the Senior Associate Electrical Engineer will be accountable for the following: 

1. Technical design review

• Conduct risk assessments on design documents, identify issues, and develop mitigation strategies.

• Implement quality control and assurance measures for design document adherence to UNOPS manuals and standards.

• Review and manage project product quality, ensuring stakeholder acceptance.

• Facilitate communication and collaboration among design disciplines for an integrated approach.

• Support the Design Review in coordinating technical design review approvals.

2. Technical Support,  Documentation and Reporting

• Provide technical documentation and guidance to support project design development and on-site implementation.

• Manage the delivery of effective designs that conform to all codes of practice and industry standards in Electrical Distribution Systems.

• Complete required progress reports.

• Collect data and prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports.

• Participate in progress review and project coordination meetings, and prepare meeting minutes.

• When required, collaborate with the procurement team on bid evaluations and tender report writing.

• Work with other Engineers/Architects to collect and maintain construction data.

• Support knowledge management within the unit and report on related capacity building activities.

• Provide technical support and guidance during construction, including responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings.

• Engage in testing and inspections of electrical systems to ensure compliance with design specifications and standards.

• Facilitate project handovers, including the preparation of as-built documentation and training for end-users.

3. Knowledge sharing and management

• Engage in the project evaluation process by identifying and highlighting project-related challenges, actively participating in a continuous improvement cycle.

• Collaborate in delivering training and knowledge transfer to national/contractor personnel, offering guidance on sound design, construction, and engineering practices, as well as promoting environmental management practices, sustainability and resilience measures and appropriate health and safety standards.

• Contribute to the dissemination and exchange of best practices and lessons learned to enhance development planning and knowledge development.

• Participate in relevant Communities of Practice, fostering interaction with fellow Engineers and the broader Engineering community to share case studies, lessons learned, and best practices through the Knowledge System.

• Provide constructive feedback to Practice Leads on policies and supporting guidelines, with the goal of continuously enhancing UNOPS policies.

Impact of results

The Senior Associate Electrical Engineer's ability to deliver results effectively and successfully directly influences the timely, budget-conscious, and high-quality completion of the project, exceeding the expectations of all stakeholders. This, in turn, enhances UNOPS' reputation as a proficient provider of project services and management, bolstering its competitive standing as the preferred partner for sustainable development and project services.

a. Education

• Secondary school (High School or equivalent) with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience is required. 

• A first-level university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in a related field with three (3) years of experience or an advanced (Master or equivalent) university degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with one (1) year of experience is desired and may substitute for additional years of experience.

• Additional certification in subject matter is an advantage.

b. Work experience 

• Relevant required experience is defined as experience related to electrical and low voltage design development, low voltage systems and  electrical design  review, electrical  project engineering. 

• Knowledge of electrical construction norms and standards of The Republic of Uzbekistan is mandatory. 

• Knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD or an alternative) is mandatory.

• Experience in the UN system organizations is desirable.

c. Languages

• Working knowledge of English is required.

• Fluency in either Uzbek or Russian is required. Fluency in both is an asset.