Assistant Resident Engineer (M&E)

Kn Uae; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

KN International Architects and Engineers LLC in the UAE urgently seeks an Assistant Resident Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) to oversee M&E infrastructure and building services within major projects. The role emphasizes quality execution, regulatory compliance, and coordinating with contractors.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in pumping stations, fluid mechanics, and M&E systems, with a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in infrastructure and building services, UAE preferred.
• Experience working with TAQA WS.
• Strong expertise in pumping stations, fluid mechanics, and M&E systems.
• Construction supervision, quality control, and contract administration experience.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in managing mechanical and electrical infrastructure and building services projects.
• Oversee pumping stations, fluid mechanics, and related systems for compliance with specs and regulations.
• Supervise contractor work, ensuring safety, quality, and contract adherence.
• Conduct site inspections and progress monitoring for timely delivery.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and technical queries related to M&E works.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Review project documentation, including method statements and shop drawings.
• Identify risks and propose corrective actions to maintain efficiency.
• Attend weekly and monthly progress meetings; ensure HSE compliance on-site.

Skills

Project supervision

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Site inspections

RFIs handling

Coordination

Quality control

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 08/31/2026

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.

KeyResponsibilities:

• 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.
  

RequiredQualifications & 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.