Assistant Resident Engineer, Electrical Substations (132kV+)

Snc-Lavalin; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; 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 the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer - Electrical to oversee construction, installation, testing and commissioning of 132 kV and higher AIS/GIS substations. The role ensures adherence to project specs, safety, and schedules while coordinating with contractors and client reps.

You will supervise equipment erection, review drawings, support site acceptance tests, monitor progress, and promote HSE compliance across the project site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical substation projects.
• Experience in 132 kV and above substations.
• Exposure to AIS/GIS substations, construction supervision, and testing & commissioning activities.
• Membership in relevant professional engineering bodies is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising construction and installation activities for 132 kV and above AIS/GIS substations.
• Monitor the erection and installation of transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, CTs, VTs, isolators, protection and control panels, SCADA systems, and associated equipment.
• Review contractor work to ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, and applicable standards.
• Support testing and commissioning activities and witness site acceptance tests.
• Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, and quality of work.
• Coordinate with contractors, client representatives, and project stakeholders to resolve site-related issues.
• Verify compliance with HSE requirements and promote a safe working environment.
• Prepare site inspection reports, progress reports, punch lists, and closeout documentation.
• Assist in reviewing technical submittals, method statements, and inspection requests.
• Identify technical, construction, and interface issues and support their timely resolution.

Skills

HV/EHV Substation Construction Superv.

AIS/GIS Substation Experience

Testing & Commissioning Support

QA/QC

HSE Compliance

Contractor Coordination

Drawings & Specs Review

Progress Monitoring

Problem Solving & Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer - Electrical to oversee construction, installation, testing and commissioning of 132 kV and higher AIS/GIS substations. The role ensures adherence to project specs, safety, and schedules while coordinating with contractors and client reps.

You will supervise equipment erection, review drawings, support site acceptance tests, monitor progress, and promote HSE compliance across the project site.