Assistant Resident Engineer - Civil Substation

Engie; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer Civil (Substation) to join their team in Abu Dhabi. You will assist in supervising civil works on high-voltage substations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and contract specifications. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in civil engineering projects, specifically in the UAE. This role offers a competitive salary package, hybrid work options, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive health insurance

ENGIE stock options

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in civil engineering projects in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage substations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising civil works for high-voltage substations.
• Conduct regular site inspections.
• Liaise with technical disciplines.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance.
• Ensure effective safety measures on site.

Skills

Civil engineering practices

Site supervision

Contractor coordination

Technical submissions review

Safety measures implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job title

Assistant Resident Engineer Civil (Substation)

Location(s)

UAE

Ready to engineer your positive impact

Then join Tractebel part of the ENGIE Group and our 5600 passionate experts around the globe driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. Its your chance to be a part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition while enhancing peoples lives through meaningful projects. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear renewables power & gas electrical grids hydropower & dams water resources & supply desalination complex & high-tech buildings transport infrastructures and ports & waterways.

Are you ready to make a difference Then we look forward to meeting you!

What we offer

Tractebel is more than a place to work. Its your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. Its an environment built on team spirit where you can reach your highest potential.

We actively support the development of our people and the opportunities for growth within the ENGIE Group are wide open.

We offer a competitive salary package including paid holidays performance-based bonuses (for eligible roles) comprehensive health insurance and ENGIE stock options among other perks.

Flexible hybrid arrangements allow one day of remote work per week.

We value team spirit and celebrate our achievements with events like our annual Iftar gathering and year-end festivities.

Your mission

As Assistant Resident Engineer Civil (Substation) in our Transmission & Distribution department you will assist the Resident Engineer in supervising civil works for high-voltage substations. You will ensure that construction activities are carried out in compliance with the contract documents drawings method statements and industry standards. Your role will focus on site inspections contractor coordination and ensuring quality and safety during project execution.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in day-to-day supervision of substation civil works.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify contractor performance and compliance with drawings and approved methods.
• Liaise with all technical disciplines and attend Site Technical Coordination Meetings.
• Review contractor submissions shop drawings and construction-related documents.
• Monitor and witness construction and testing activities to ensure contract compliance.
• Support final inspections completion certification and handover of works.
• Ensure effective implementation of safety measures on site.

Your qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering (approved by UAE regulatory authorities).
• Minimum 8 years experience in civil engineering projects with proven experience in substation civil works in the UAE.

Who you are

Strong knowledge of civil engineering practices in high-voltage substations.

Skilled in site supervision contractor coordination and reviewing technical submissions.

Familiar with UAE authority standards and utility requirements.

Your soft skills

Strong interpersonal and coordination abilities.

Detail-oriented and proactive in resolving technical/site issues.

Comfortable working in multicultural fast-paced environments.

Preference

Prior experience with TRANSCO ADDC DEWA or other major utilities in the UAE will be highly preferred.

Who we are

Our top priorities are people ethics safety and sustainability. With Tractebel you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you. Our people come first and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation!

Find out more about Tractebel our activities and why you should join us here!

As part of the 96000-strong ENGIE Group your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.