Assistant Resident Engineer - Electrical

Snc-Lavalin; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Discretionary bonus program

Flight contribution

Housing allowances

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Resident Engineer responsible for planning, engineering records, and quality control across construction projects in the UAE. You will oversee multiple sites, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor project teams.

Ideal candidates have extensive civil/structural engineering background, 12–15 years of construction experience, and strong leadership and communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering and 12–15 years of construction experience.
• Experience with 132kV, 400kV substations and HV/EHV cable projects preferred.
• Experience with ADNOC and TRANSCO projects.
• Construction supervision experience for large-scale sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning aspects of projects and maintain engineering records.
• Monitor weekly reports for accuracy and quality control.
• Coordinate permits/NOCs for site activities.
• Lead site inspections and ensure safety compliance.
• Present survey data and critical information to stakeholders.
• Supervise and document all site construction activities.
• Drive continuous process and design improvements.

Skills

Project management

Construction supervision

Site inspections

Stakeholder communication

ADNOC/TRANSCO knowledge

MS Office

GIS

AutoCAD

UAE Building Code

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

MS Office

Job description

Job Description Overview AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Resident engineer is responsible for all planning aspects of a project. To implement and maintain project engineering records, monitor, and expedite weekly reports for accuracy, and develop and perform quality control procedures.

Your role

Demonstrated proficiency in managing and supervising construction projects. In-depth knowledge of engineering, technology, building, construction, and design specifications of ADNOC and TRANSCO. Co-ordination and knowledge of Permits/NOCs involved in execution of Site activities. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, GIS, AutoCAD and other software Ability to manage multiple construction projects at various stages of their lifecycle. Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and regulations. Competent in assessing, interpreting and presenting survey reports and other critical data for stakeholders and shareholders. Excellent project management and organizational skills. Thorough knowledge of the UAE Building Code, safety regulations and standards. Excellent interpersonal, leadership and management skills. Active role in Site inspections for civil construction material and review of Shop drawings Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Suggest process and technical design changes to improve performance and efficiency. Monitor project progress, compliance with design specifications. Monitor work schedules and recommend mitigation measures as needed to meet project deadlines. Supervise and monitor detailed documentation of all site construction activities. Collaborate with management to align activities with desired business outcomes. Proven track record for managing personnel and material resources. Exemplary critical thinking, analytical, and complex problem-solving skills. Active listening and verbal/written communication skills. Dedication to implement new concepts and strategies.

About you

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering, construction or industrial buildings. Minimum 12-15 years of Construction experience in 132kV, 400kV substations and HV/EHV cable laying projects. Experienced in ADNOC and TRANSCO projects. Experienced as construction supervision Consultant.

Rewards & benefits

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

• 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.

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. Find out more.

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long‑standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.