Assistant Resident Engineer - Electrical

Candu Energy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in UAE is seeking an experienced Substation Construction Supervisor to oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of AIS/GIS substations at 132 kV and above. You will supervise erection of transformers, switchgear, CTs, VTs, isolators and protection panels, ensure drawings and specs are followed, and prepare site reports.

You will coordinate with contractors and clients, monitor progress, review test reports, witness testing, and resolve technical issues on site to keep

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction and installation activities for AIS/GIS substations (132 kV+).
• Witness testing and commissioning and review test reports.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients and project teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor progress and prepare site reports; resolve technical issues on 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

Overview

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.

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. 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 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.