Assistant Resident Engineer (M&E)

KN International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

KN International Architects and Engineers LLC in Abu Dhabi invites an Assistant Resident Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) to lead M&E infrastructure and building services oversight on major projects. You will ensure quality execution, regulatory compliance, and coordination with contractors on site.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with pumping stations, fluid mechanics, and M&E systems, plus strong supervision, QA/QC, and contract administration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in infrastructure and building services, preferably within the UAE.
• Previous experience working with TAQA WS.
• Strong technical expertise in pumping stations, fluid mechanics, and M&E systems.
• Proven experience in construction supervision, quality control, and contract administration.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in managing mechanical and electrical (M&E) infrastructure and building services projects.
• Oversee pumping stations, fluid mechanics, and related systems to ensure compliance with project specifications and local regulations.
• Supervise the contractor’s work, ensuring safety, quality control, and contract adherence.
• Conduct site inspections and progress monitoring for timely completion of M&E works.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and technical queries related to M&E works.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Review project documentation including material approvals, method statements and shop drawings.
• Identify risks, troubleshoot, and recommend corrective actions to maintain efficiency.
• Attend weekly and monthly progress meetings with technical input.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations on-site.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

10+ years experience

TAQA WS experience

M&E systems

field supervision

leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

KN International Architects and Engineers LLC | Full time

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 11/02/2026

ASSISTANTRESIDENT ENGINEER (MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL)

Company:KNInternational
Location: Western Region, Abu Dhabi

JobSummary:

KNInternational is urgently seeking a highly skilledAssistant ResidentEngineer (Mechanical/Electrical)to join our team. This role involvesoverseeing theinfrastructure and building servicesaspects ofprojects, ensuring quality execution, compliance with local regulations, andefficient coordination with contractors. The ideal candidate should haveextensiveexperience in mechanical and electrical systems, including pumping stations andfluid mechanics.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer inmanagingmechanical and electrical (M&E) infrastructure andbuilding servicesprojects.
  
• Oversee and coordinatepumpingstations, fluid mechanics, and related systemsto ensurecompliance with project specifications and local regulations.
  
• Supervise the contractor’swork, ensuring adherence to contract requirements, safety standards, andquality control measures.
  
• Conduct regular siteinspections and progress monitoring to ensure timely completion of M&Esystems.
  
• Manage and respond toRFIs,submittals, and technical queriesrelated to mechanical andelectrical works.
  
• Collaborate with projectstakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and governmentauthorities, to ensure smooth project execution.
  
• Review project documentation,including material approvals, method statements, and shop drawings.
  
• Identify risks, troubleshootissues, and recommend corrective actions to maintain projectefficiency.
  
• Attendweekly andmonthly progress meetings, providing technical input and statusupdates.
  
• Ensure compliance withhealth,safety, and environmental (HSE) regulationson-site.
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or ElectricalEngineering (or equivalent).
  
• Minimum 10 years of experience ininfrastructureand building services, preferably within the UAE.
  
• Previous experience working with TAQA WS
  
• Strong technical expertiseinpumping stations, fluid mechanics, and M&E systems.
  
• Proven experience inconstructionsupervision, quality control, and contract administration.
  
• Excellentproblem-solving,leadership, and communication skills.
  
• Ability to work in a fast-pacedenvironment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  

WhyJoin Us?

AtKN International, we are committed to delivering excellence in infrastructuresolutions. Our team works on impactful projects that drive innovation andprogress. We offer competitive benefits, career growth opportunities, and adynamic work environment.