Assistant Resident Engineer - Civil (Sewerage RehabilitationNetwork)

Stantec; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Civil Engineer with a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in miscellaneous drainage projects. The role involves managing client relationships, overseeing construction work, conducting site inspections, and collaborating with engineering teams to solve design challenges. Proficiency in Excel and MS Word is required. This position promises a dynamic work environment focused on safety and quality, adhering to company standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in drainage work projects.
• Experience in SWS water infrastructure projects is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients and contractor staff to verify project requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and maintain records.
• Review and approve design documents and construction plans.
• Manage relationships with internal and external clients.
• Collaborate with engineers to solve design problems.

Skills

Project management

Client interaction

Technical problem-solving

Communication

Civil engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Excel

MS Word

Job description

The role involves working on projects associated with Sewerage and Stormwater, Flood Alleviation, Wastewater Networks and Water distribution networks Pumping Station, Recycling Plant and rehabilitation works. This will involve undertaking investigations, planning, designing, tendering, contract administration and construction supervising & monitoring.

Key accountabilities for this position include but are not limited to:

Technical Delivery

• Interacting with clients and contractor staff to determine and verify project requirements.
• Interacting with contractor, sub‑contractor, and laboratory & monitoring construction work on a daily basis.
• Control the site inspection and testing and maintain inspection reports and site test records.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare instructions, specifications, and reports and cost estimates.
• Review and approve design document and construction plan and procedure.
• Perform civil and structural tests.
• Provide general inspection on all construction labor and subcontracted tasks to ensure professional workmanship.
• Identify non‑conforming works, generate reports and corrective actions, and coordinate responses.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Collaboration and working as part of a team

• Work in conjunction with engineers to solve project design problems, performing basic design calculations as required.
• Conduct technical, feasibility studies and site investigations.
• Liaise with teams working remotely from other parts of the world to facilitate the completion of tasks and projects.
• Be a good communicator.

Client Service Management

• Internal and external client infrastructure liaison.
• Build and maintain lasting and positive relationships.
• Experience in utility diversions and management.
• Proficient in software (e.g., Excel and MS Word).

Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.

• Complete all work in line with Stantec Core Values and in accordance with the Stantec Quality Systems and Project Quality Procedures.
• Design for safety, i.e., Construction Design Management.

Other duties as requested from time to time by the Resident Engineer.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with eight (8) years of experience in miscellaneous drainage work projects.
• Experience in SWS water infrastructure projects is an advantage.