Plan, obtain, and manage all SEWA approvals and connections—Electricity, Water and (if specified) Gas—from design through energization/activation, ensuring compliance with SEWA standards, project specifications, and Sharjah regulations, delivered safely and on programme with full documentation.
Electricity (LV service): load estimation & diversity, SLD, MDB/SMDB ratings, earthing & lightning protection interfaces, meter room/cabinet requirements, service entry route/trench, CT or direct meters as per SEWA thresholds, temporary power, and final energization.
Water: demand/meter sizing, connection application, break-tank sizing & location, pumps/controls, backflow prevention, flushing & chlorination, meter activation.
Gas (if applicable): demand sheet, network/PRS location, safety clearances, leak tests, meter activation and Civil Defense interfaces.
Street/road works related to service routes: road cutting/reinstatement, duct/cable/water service crossings, permits and traffic management.
Obtain base data: available feeder capacities, nearest point-of-connection, existing water mains, gas availability.
Advise design team on meter room/cabinet size & location, shaft/duct routes, service entry corridors, NOC setbacks.
Coordinate utility detection/trial pits and survey for proposed routes.
Prepare and submit SEWA packages: load schedules & diversity calcs, SLD, earthing/LP details, meter room layouts, cable/water route drawings, trench/reinstatement details, water meter sizing sheets, (gas) demand/PRS drawings.
Track comments, manage re-submissions, and maintain a live SEWA tracker with target/actual dates and dependencies.
Secure material approvals (cables, ducts, LV panels, meters, valves, backflow preventers, etc.).
Arrange permits/NOCs for road cutting/occupancy and coordinate Traffic Management Plans with SRTA/Police.
Supervise trenching/duct laying, thrust/road crossings, cable pulling, jointing/terminations, water service installation, chamber construction, valve boxes, and reinstatement to authority standards.
Coordinate SEWA/consultant inspections at hold points and close snags promptly.
Electrical: insulation/continuity, earthing resistance, LV panel pre-commissioning, witness SEWA tests, arrange energization.
Water: pressure tests, flushing & chlorination, bacteriological results, meter installation/activation.
Gas (if applicable): tightness tests, purging, safety interlocks, meter activation with Civil Defense interfaces.
Maintain controlled registers (submittals, NOCs, permits, inspections, tests).
Deliver complete as-builts, test certificates, meter details/numbers, load sheets, warranties, and final SEWA approval/activation letters.
Implement method statements and risk assessments for trenching, confined spaces, live-service proximity, lifting, and electrical isolation/LOTO.
Ensure compliant barricading, lighting, signage, and public protection around works.
Issue and maintain a detailed SEWA programme aligned to the project baseline (design, approvals, procurement, trenching, tests, energization).
Provide weekly updates: approval aging, inspection forecast, risks, and mitigation.
Heat & Humidity:
Schedule trenching/pulling, meter room works, and heavy handling early morning/evening; comply with MOHRE summer midday break.
Heat-stress controls: hydration, shaded rest, crew rotations; protect cables/panels and sealants from high-temp degradation; verify ventilation for meter/electrical rooms.
Dust/Sand:
Dust suppression during cutting/excavation; keep ducts/pipes clean before tests; protect open panels/meters from ingress; replace filters if used.
Occasional Rain/Flash Water:
Provide temporary drainage/sumps; protect trenches/chambers from erosion; re-inspect compaction before reinstatement.
Traffic & Access:
Prefer off-peak/night works for road crossings; maintain emergency access and pedestrian routes; arrange SRTA/Police permits and banksmen; coordinate with nearby school/prayer times to minimize disruption.
Company/agent with proven SEWA liaison track record in Sharjah.
Lead Engineer: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Electrical/Civil/Mechanical (as relevant); 7–10+ years UAE/GCC utility approval experience.
Strong knowledge of SEWA standards, Sharjah Municipality requirements, SRTA permits, and Civil Defense interfaces (for gas/fire integrations).
Proficient with CAD mark-ups and MS Office trackers; English required, Arabic an advantage; valid UAE driving license.
Authority liaison & negotiation under deadlines
Accurate load/demand calculations and compliant drawings
Traffic-aware planning and public-interface management
Documentation rigor and follow-through to activation
HSE leadership around live services and road works
On-time SEWA approvals vs. baseline (≥95% on/before target).
First-time pass rate on inspections/tests ≥ target.
Zero regulatory violations/fines; no unauthorized excavations.
Electrical/water (and gas, if any) activation achieved to programme.
Complete as-builts/test dossiers accepted on first submission.