Project Engineer - Electrical
Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across qatar, uae with 6 recent postings.
A Project Engineer - Electrical in the GCC region requires compliance, safety, procurement, quality control, excel. Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 14,000 AED | 24,000 AED | 37,500 AED | 52,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 13,500 SAR | 23,000 SAR | 36,000 SAR | 49,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 14,500 QAR | 25,500 QAR | 39,000 QAR | 54,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,150 KWD | 2,000 KWD | 3,050 KWD | 4,250 KWD |
| Oman | 1,300 OMR | 2,200 OMR | 3,400 OMR | 4,750 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,200 BHD | 2,100 BHD | 3,250 BHD | 4,500 BHD |
How Project Engineer - Electrical pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- Al Shirawi Group
- Galfar
- Azizi Developments
- One Thousand Walls
Active markets
- qatar
- uae
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Project Execution & Coordination
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Review electrical drawings, specifications, and scope prior to site mobilization.
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Prepare material take
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offs for electrical works based on approved drawings.
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Coordinate with the Project Manager, client representatives, and head office to ensure correct execution of electrical installations.
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Support preparation of mobilization and demobilization documentation.
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day site activities related to electrical installation works.
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Supervise Foremen and Electricians to ensure productivity, safety, and quality compliance.
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