Job ID
52195
Job Title
Technical Officer- Electrical Engineer
To work for
Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Engineering - R&D | Projects - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Project Based
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Under the day-to-day technical direction of the Project Manager and designated UNDP Engineering Unit supervisor, and in coordination with the KfW hospital Project Manager, Procurement Unit and relevant engineering and site teams, and subject to applicable UNDP POPP Construction Works and Procurement policies, the engineer shall undertake the following tasks for the five-hospital portfolio, as relevant to the work stage and approved work plan:
• Inception and electrical design evidence. Collect approved power infrastructure studies, supply-availability data, drawings, single-line diagrams, load schedules, technical specifications, BoQs, estimates, design calculations and equipment interfaces for each hospital. Independently verify electrical load calculations, connected and demand loads, diversity factors, load classifications, equipment power requirements, and the adequacy of existing and proposed electrical infrastructure. Document calculation of assumptions, discrepancies, and required corrective actions for resolution by the designer responsible.
. Register missing or conflicting information and refer calculation of approval to the electrical designer responsible.
• Power, distribution and life-safety systems review. Conduct comprehensive technical review and verification of incoming electrical supply, transformers where applicable, main and secondary distribution boards, cables, cable sizing, cable containment, earthing and bonding, lightning and surge protection, short-circuit calculations, voltage-drop calculations, protection coordination, selectivity and the adequacy of electrical distribution systems against the approved load requirements and applicable standards. Review standby generators, automatic transfer, UPS/emergency power, essential/critical loads, lighting and emergency lighting, and fire detection/alarm interfaces where included. Verify that the design documents address testing and operational continuity; escalate clinical-area special electrical requirements to qualified responsible designers.
• Where included in the approved project scope, review and verify solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery storage, inverters, electrical protection, controls, grid/generator interfaces, system sizing and operational integration with the hospital electrical infrastructure.
• ICT/ELV and hospital interfaces. Check relevant specifications and drawings for communications, data cabling, nurse call, access control, security, public address, fire-alarm interfaces and other approved extra-low-voltage systems. Coordinate loads, points, containment, electromagnetic/safety considerations, medical equipment power and interface boundaries with architects, mechanical engineers, biomedical specialists and the hospital operations team. Avoid adding equipment or systems beyond the approved scope without formal change of control.
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• Electrical technical procurement documentation. Prepare or review performance-based electrical specifications, schematic/detailed drawings, panel and load schedules, equipment data sheets, quantities, BoQs, factory/site test requirements, spares/warranties and engineer estimate inputs. Detect scope gaps, quantity mismatches, inconsistent ratings, incompatible equipment interfaces, and ambiguous equivalency requirements. Help establish installation, commissioning, and acceptance criteria that can be evaluated objectively and contracted clearly.
• Solicitation and technical evaluation support. Draft responses to authorized bidder clarification requests and proposed electrical addenda through the Procurement Unit. When assigned in compliance with applicable procedures, prepare technical compliance matrices covering published design/system requirements, certifications and test evidence; identify deviations without introducing new criteria. Respect confidentiality and conflict-of-interest rules. Do not contact bidders independently, determine bidder's eligibility, or participate in award decisions without proper authorization.
• Construction changes, RFIs and risk control. Review contractor shop drawings coordinated builders-work requests, wiring diagrams, material and equipment submittals, method statements, inspection and test plans, RFIs and proposed electrical substitutions. Conduct periodic site visits to verify installation progress, workmanship quality and compliance with approved electrical drawings, specifications and contractual requirements, in coordination with the appointed site supervision team. Check consistency with approved contract requirements and flag changes in critical-load capacity, safety, service continuity, cost or timing. Provide written technical advice on variation of proposals and claims but never issue directions, approve changes, certify payments or instruct extra work.
• Electrical testing, commissioning and handover. Review proposed inspection/test and commissioning procedures and available evidence for insulation/continuity, protective devices, grounding, generators, transfer/UPS, emergency lighting and other specified systems, as applicable to the approved documents. Coordinate integrated commissioning dependencies with mechanical/medical equipment specialists and review O&M manuals, as-builts, maintenance schedules, training records and defects lists. Site witnessing is only on approved missions; formal acceptance stays with authorized parties.
Coordinate the technical review of energization plans, planned electrical shutdowns, temporary power arrangements and system changeovers with the appointed supervision team and hospital management, ensuring that risks to essential hospital services are identified and appropriately mitigated before implementation
• Reporting and handover. Maintain electrical equipment and document matrix per hospital, unresolved design queries, procurement clarifications, commissioning dependencies and risk/action logs. Send weekly progress summaries, monthly issue and deliverable reports, and an end-of-assignment technical handover with clear outstanding responsibilities and controlled document references.
• Inception and electrical design evidence. Collect approved power infrastructure studies, supply-availability data, drawings, single-line diagrams, load schedules, technical specifications, BoQs, estimates, design calculations and equipment interfaces for each hospital. Independently verify electrical load calculations, connected and demand loads, diversity factors, load classifications, equipment power requirements, and the adequacy of existing and proposed electrical infrastructure. Document calculation of assumptions, discrepancies, and required corrective actions for resolution by the designer responsible.
. Register missing or conflicting information and refer calculation of approval to the electrical designer responsible.
• Power, distribution and life-safety systems review. Conduct comprehensive technical review and verification of incoming electrical supply, transformers where applicable, main and secondary distribution boards, cables, cable sizing, cable containment, earthing and bonding, lightning and surge protection, short-circuit calculations, voltage-drop calculations, protection coordination, selectivity and the adequacy of electrical distribution systems against the approved load requirements and applicable standards. Review standby generators, automatic transfer, UPS/emergency power, essential/critical loads, lighting and emergency lighting, and fire detection/alarm interfaces where included. Verify that the design documents address testing and operational continuity; escalate clinical-area special electrical requirements to qualified responsible designers.
• Where included in the approved project scope, review and verify solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery storage, inverters, electrical protection, controls, grid/generator interfaces, system sizing and operational integration with the hospital electrical infrastructure.
• ICT/ELV and hospital interfaces. Check relevant specifications and drawings for communications, data cabling, nurse call, access control, security, public address, fire-alarm interfaces and other approved extra-low-voltage systems. Coordinate loads, points, containment, electromagnetic/safety considerations, medical equipment power and interface boundaries with architects, mechanical engineers, biomedical specialists and the hospital operations team. Avoid adding equipment or systems beyond the approved scope without formal change of control.
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• Electrical technical procurement documentation. Prepare or review performance-based electrical specifications, schematic/detailed drawings, panel and load schedules, equipment data sheets, quantities, BoQs, factory/site test requirements, spares/warranties and engineer estimate inputs. Detect scope gaps, quantity mismatches, inconsistent ratings, incompatible equipment interfaces, and ambiguous equivalency requirements. Help establish installation, commissioning, and acceptance criteria that can be evaluated objectively and contracted clearly.
• Solicitation and technical evaluation support. Draft responses to authorized bidder clarification requests and proposed electrical addenda through the Procurement Unit. When assigned in compliance with applicable procedures, prepare technical compliance matrices covering published design/system requirements, certifications and test evidence; identify deviations without introducing new criteria. Respect confidentiality and conflict-of-interest rules. Do not contact bidders independently, determine bidder's eligibility, or participate in award decisions without proper authorization.
• Construction changes, RFIs and risk control. Review contractor shop drawings coordinated builders-work requests, wiring diagrams, material and equipment submittals, method statements, inspection and test plans, RFIs and proposed electrical substitutions. Conduct periodic site visits to verify installation progress, workmanship quality and compliance with approved electrical drawings, specifications and contractual requirements, in coordination with the appointed site supervision team. Check consistency with approved contract requirements and flag changes in critical-load capacity, safety, service continuity, cost or timing. Provide written technical advice on variation of proposals and claims but never issue directions, approve changes, certify payments or instruct extra work.
• Electrical testing, commissioning and handover. Review proposed inspection/test and commissioning procedures and available evidence for insulation/continuity, protective devices, grounding, generators, transfer/UPS, emergency lighting and other specified systems, as applicable to the approved documents. Coordinate integrated commissioning dependencies with mechanical/medical equipment specialists and review O&M manuals, as-builts, maintenance schedules, training records and defects lists. Site witnessing is only on approved missions; formal acceptance stays with authorized parties.
Coordinate the technical review of energization plans, planned electrical shutdowns, temporary power arrangements and system changeovers with the appointed supervision team and hospital management, ensuring that risks to essential hospital services are identified and appropriately mitigated before implementation
• Reporting and handover. Maintain electrical equipment and document matrix per hospital, unresolved design queries, procurement clarifications, commissioning dependencies and risk/action logs. Send weekly progress summaries, monthly issue and deliverable reports, and an end-of-assignment technical handover with clear outstanding responsibilities and controlled document references.
Qualifications
Education. A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required; a relevant postgraduate qualification or applicable professional registration is an asset.
Experience.
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in electrical engineering is required, with five to seven (5–7) years considered in the target experience range. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in electrical systems for building rehabilitation projects, particularly hospitals, healthcare facilities, and other critical infrastructure.
. Relevant experience shall include electrical design or technical verification of medium/large buildings, power distribution and emergency-power systems, BoQs/specifications, multidisciplinary coordination and commissioning documentation. Hospitals or other critical facilities are strongly desirable.
Skills. Read single-line diagrams and power/load schedules; review distribution/protection concepts, emergency systems and ELV interfaces; assess technical equipment schedules and test regimes; produce technical evaluation matrices, quantity reviews and concise engineering reports; use AutoCAD/electrical software and MS Excel/Word. Escalate design and statutory approvals to the responsible engineer.
Assets. Experience with healthcare critical power, medical-area electrical safety, UPS/generators, fire detection interfaces, resilient hospital infrastructure, donor-funded procurement and restricted operating environments.
Language. Fluency in Arabic is required. Working proficiency in written and spoken English is required for preparing technical review comments, procurement inputs and coordination records.
Experience.
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in electrical engineering is required, with five to seven (5–7) years considered in the target experience range. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in electrical systems for building rehabilitation projects, particularly hospitals, healthcare facilities, and other critical infrastructure.
. Relevant experience shall include electrical design or technical verification of medium/large buildings, power distribution and emergency-power systems, BoQs/specifications, multidisciplinary coordination and commissioning documentation. Hospitals or other critical facilities are strongly desirable.
Skills. Read single-line diagrams and power/load schedules; review distribution/protection concepts, emergency systems and ELV interfaces; assess technical equipment schedules and test regimes; produce technical evaluation matrices, quantity reviews and concise engineering reports; use AutoCAD/electrical software and MS Excel/Word. Escalate design and statutory approvals to the responsible engineer.
Assets. Experience with healthcare critical power, medical-area electrical safety, UPS/generators, fire detection interfaces, resilient hospital infrastructure, donor-funded procurement and restricted operating environments.
Language. Fluency in Arabic is required. Working proficiency in written and spoken English is required for preparing technical review comments, procurement inputs and coordination records.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
How to apply
1. CV must be submitted online in PDF through SOC’s portal via the following link:
https://vacancies.my-soc.org/apply/20261110063429/VACANCY-6AF2BAF530DBD
2. During submission, please use the English language only.
3. Indicate clear years of experience with each job (Month/Year)
4. If the candidate is currently employed by a government institution, he/she must be able to provide an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the consultancy.
5. Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.
6. By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process.
1. CV must be submitted online in PDF through SOC’s portal via the following link:
https://vacancies.my-soc.org/apply/20261110063429/VACANCY-6AF2BAF530DBD
2. During submission, please use the English language only.
3. Indicate clear years of experience with each job (Month/Year)
4. If the candidate is currently employed by a government institution, he/she must be able to provide an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the consultancy.
5. Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.
6. By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process.
Salary and Benefits
TBD
About us
SOC is a privately held consulting firm based in Jordan, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Palestine, and Saudi Arabia. SOC specializes in providing Human Resource Management, cash distribution, conducting studies, surveys, vetting, assessments, monitoring and evaluation, data collection and analysis.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Nov 10, 2026
Expiry Date
Dec 10, 2026
CV Language
English
