Assistant Resident Engineer – Electrical

AtkinsRéalis Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Abu Dhabi seeks an Assistant Resident Engineer – Electrical to supervise construction, testing, and commissioning of 132 kV+ substations, ensuring adherence to drawings, specs, and HSE requirements.

You will monitor equipment erection, witness tests, coordinate with contractors and clients, and prepare site reports to support on-time project delivery, drawing on 10+ years of substation experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HV/EHV Substation Construction Supervi

Testing & Commissioning

Quality and Safety Management

Contractor Coordination

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Assistant Resident Engineer – Electrical# Career Opportunities## Assistant Resident Engineer – ElectricalApply: AE.Abu Dhabi.Trade Centre Building: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 31, 2026 (3 days left to apply): R-163157### **Job Description**## OverviewResponsible 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 & benefitsExplore 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.Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.## About AtkinsRéalisWe'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.*