Senior Electrical Engineer - Theme Park and Entertainment Systems

About the Role

Join Parsons in Qatar as a Senior Electrical Engineer on our Construction Supervision Consultant team, contributing to a landmark luxury hospitality and entertainment project. This development features immersive entertainment experiences, top-tier hospitality, premium retail outlets, and a variety of leisure attractions.

You'll oversee the installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of a diverse range of electrical systems including medium and low voltage power distributions, substations, emergency power, ride and show power, entertainment lighting, audiovisual infrastructure, low-current systems, show controls, and other themed entertainment-specific installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supervision of electrical construction activities ensuring adherence to contractual documents, IFC drawings, and industry standards.
• Ensure contractor compliance with quality standards, construction approaches, schedules, and health and safety procedures.
• Review technical submissions such as shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, RFIs, and inspection requests.
• Manage integration and installation of MV/LV distribution systems, substations, transformers, UPS, lighting, emergency power, earthing and lightning protection systems, and other electrical infrastructure.
• Supervise specialized themed entertainment electrical systems including ride and show power, control power, entertainment lighting, audiovisual and show control systems.
• Coordinate interfaces between electrical systems and architectural, mechanical, fire & life safety, ICT, ride systems, vendor installations, and utility providers.
• Participate in inspections, Factory and Site Acceptance Tests, functional and integrated systems testing, and commissioning activities to verify compliance.
• Identify and manage non-conforming works and coordinate corrective actions.
• Assist in evaluating variations, technical clarifications, and site instructions related to electrical works.
• Collaborate with operators, suppliers, manufacturers, and commissioning teams to ensure successful system integration and readiness.
• Engage in snagging, substantial completion, handover, and defects liability period inspections.
• Review as-built documentation, operation and maintenance manuals, commissioning records, warranties, and ensure completeness and compliance.
• Prepare and submit technical reports, inspection logs, progress updates, and recommendations to project management.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional engineer credentials such as PE or Chartered Engineer preferred.
• At least 12 years’ experience managing electrical works on major hospitality, entertainment, mixed-use, or destination developments.
• Proven track record in Construction Supervision or Resident Engineering on large, multidisciplinary projects.
• Experienced supervising electrical systems for themed entertainment venues like theme parks, integrated resorts, and attractions.
• Strong background in power distribution systems, emergency power, lighting, low-current and audiovisual infrastructure.
• Experienced in testing, commissioning, integrated systems validation, operational readiness, and project handover phases.
• GCC region experience is highly advantageous.

Preferred Expertise

• Deep understanding of electrical engineering systems, contract compliance, and construction supervision in large-scale developments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of MV/LV power, emergency systems, earthing, lightning protection, and specialist entertainment electrical installations.
• Expertise in coordinating ride power, show power, control power, entertainment lighting, audiovisual and show control systems.
• Familiar with construction inspections, material approval processes, shop drawing reviews, and commissioning protocols.
• Strong capability in multidisciplinary coordination among contractors, vendors, manufacturers, operators, and commissioning teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical documents including IFC drawings, schematics, and O&M manuals.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks focusing on quality, safety, schedule, and compliance.
• Adept at working in complex construction environments emphasizing engineering excellence and operational success.

Diversity and Inclusion

Parsons values diversity and inclusion across all facets of employment without discrimination.

Additional Information

We prioritize employee wellness and provide expansive growth opportunities. Join us to work with a collaborative and innovative team focused on redefining possibilities.