Assistant Resident Engineer – Electrical

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus

Flight allowance

Housing allowance

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Substation Construction Supervisor to oversee AIS/GIS 132 kV+ projects. You will supervise installation, witness tests, and ensure site safety and quality across multifaceted substation works.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 10+ years in 132 kV+ substations, with strong coordination with contractors and clients. Attractive benefits and tax-free salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with AIS/GIS substations, testing and commissioning.
• 10+ years on substation projects, with 132 kV+ exposure.
• Construction supervision and coordination with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction and installation activities for AIS/GIS substations (132 kV+).
• Monitor erection of transformers, switchgear, CTs, VTs, isolators, protection panels, SCADA.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specs and HSE requirements.
• Witness testing and commissioning activities and review test reports.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients and project teams for timely delivery.
• Monitor project progress and prepare site reports.
• Identify and resolve technical and construction issues at site.

Skills

HV/EHV Substation Construction Superv

Testing & Commissioning

Quality and Safety Management

Contractor Coordination

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job description

Job DescriptionOverview

Responsible for supervising the construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of 132 kV and above substations, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and schedule commitments.

Your role

• Supervise construction and installation activities for AIS/GIS substations (132 kV and above).
• Monitor the erection of transformers, switchgear, CTs, VTs, isolators, protection panels, SCADA, and associated equipment.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, and HSE requirements.
• Witness testing and commissioning activities and review test reports.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, and project teams to ensure timely project delivery.
• Monitor project progress and prepare site reports.
• Identify and resolve technical and construction issues at site.

About you

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in substation projects, with significant exposure to 132 kV and above substations.
• Experience in AIS/GIS substations, testing & commissioning, and construction supervision.

Required Skills

• HV/EHV Substation Construction Supervision
• Testing & Commissioning
• Quality and Safety Management
• Contractor Coordination
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting

Preferred Experience

• EPC, Utility, Consulting, or Owner's Engineer projects involving 132 kV, 220 kV, 400 kV, or higher voltage substations.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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