Senior Extra Low Voltage (ELV) Engineer - Facial Recognition Installation 

Job Purpose

At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers 'Fly Better'.

Emirates Group IT thrives on the dynamic nature of technology. Being pioneers in aviation innovation, we're always at the forefront, pushing boundaries. We're on the lookout for exceptional IT professionals to fortify our position as leaders in the industry. Embark on a journey with the worlds largest international airline and become a vital part of our cutting-edge information and technology team as a Senior ELV Engineer.

Emirates Group IT is embarking on an exciting journey to build a new ELV (Extra Low Voltage) engineering capability as a part of the Employee Facial Recognition Programme, and we are looking for a highly skilled Senior ELV Engineer to be part of this strategic initiative.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape and establish a new capability from the ground up defining standards and delivering world-class ELV solutions that support critical security, operational and enterprise environments across our landscape.

The Senior ELV Engineer is responsible for the end to end engineering, delivery, and lifecycle support of Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems across the organisation. This includes system design, installation, configuration, testing, commissioning, integration, and technical governance of ELV solutions such as CCTV, access control, biometric systems, structured cabling, public address, intercom, and related security and automation technologies.

In this role you will

• Design system architectures, layouts, Single Line Diagram (SLDs), wiring diagrams, and Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings for biometric, access control, and gate systems.
• Review and validate shop drawings for compliance with Emirates Group standards, and prepare method statements, test plans, and handover documentation.
• Deliver on-site installation of structured cabling, access control panels, biometric devices, and gate hardware, ensuring correct termination, labelling, shielding, and testing in line with international and Emirates Group standards.
• Configure and commission biometric devices and access control controllers, including enrolment, synchronization, I/O mapping, reader setup, door logic, communication protocols, and event reporting to support secure operations and workflows.
• Install and commission automated speed gates, performing mechanical and electrical alignment, configuration tuning, throughput validation, and integration with fire and disaster systems, resolving site-level faults.
• Ensure end to end integration across biometric, access control, and gate systems. Lead functional, fail safe/fail secure, redundancy, and performance testing; resolve issues across hardware, software, network, or logic layers; and deliver audit ready documentation and system handover to operations and support teams.

Qualification

To be considered for the role you must meet the below requirements:

• A Degree or Honours (12+3) or equivalent in electrical engineering, electronics, communications engineering, telecom engineering, computer Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Hands-on experience working in ELV / security integration projects, preferably in the UAE/GCC.
• ELV/Access control system (ACS) /Gate Automation experience is essential.
• Hands-on experience with low-voltage control wiring (including RS485/Open Supervised Device Control (OSDP), shielding practices, and terminal block terminations.
• Completion of at least 2 full-cycle projects involving biometric systems, ACS controllers, and gate/speed gate integration.
• Proven experience coordinating with OEMs, suppliers, and third-party vendors to ensure successful end-to-end system integration.
• Hands-on experience with Maxxess e-Fusion access control systems.
• Experience implementing and managing Invixium TITAN biometric devices, including enrollment and synchronization via IXM WEB or similar platforms.
• Field experience installing and commissioning FAAC speed gates, including control boards and safety devices.
• Expert in ELV cabling, terminations, crimping, Power Over Ethernet (PoE) power design, surge grounding, and equipment installation.
• Proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools (e.g., AutoCAD or equivalent), with the ability to prepare, review, and update system drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, shop drawings, and as built documentation in line with project and Emirates Group standards.Leadership Role: No

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers.