Assistant Resident Engineer (M&E)

KN International Architects and Engineers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

KN International Architects and Engineers invites applications for Assistant Resident Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical). You will oversee infrastructure and building services, ensure quality and compliance, and coordinate with contractors on site in Abu Dhabi.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in pumping stations, fluid mechanics, and M&E systems, plus 10+ years in infrastructure projects in the UAE. Strong supervision, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential.

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.
• 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 M&E infrastructure and building services projects.
• Oversee pumping stations, fluid mechanics, and related systems for compliance with specs and regulations.
• Supervise contractor work, ensure safety, quality, and contract adherence.
• Conduct site inspections and progress monitoring for timely completion.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and technical queries related to M&E works.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and government authorities.
• Review project documentation including material approvals and shop drawings.
• Identify risks and suggest corrective actions to keep projects efficient.
• Attend weekly and monthly progress meetings with technical input.
• Ensure on-site health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

M&E infrastructure

site supervision

leadership

communication

problem-solving

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.