Assistant Resident Engineer - Wet Utilities

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Assistant Resident – Wet Utilities to join our Abu Dhabi team. You will supervise wet utility infrastructure works, including stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water and related networks, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs and ITPs.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with 10+ years of site experience on infrastructure projects, UAE exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10+ Years relevant site experience in infrastructure and wet utilities construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering field (i.e. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural etc.)
• Good knowledge of stormwater, sewerage, potable water, irrigation networks, and associated infrastructure works.
• Experience in construction supervision, inspection, quality control, and coordination with Contractors.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and technical submissions.
• Experience working on major infrastructure projects is preferred.
• UAE infrastructure and Authority experience is an advantage.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team and manage multiple site

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor the construction of wet utility infrastructure works, including stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, irrigation, and associated networks.
• Oversee construction activities including pipelines, manholes, catch basins, gullies, culverts, drainage structures, and related works.
• Ensure construction works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and project requirements.
• Review Contractor submissions, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, RFIs, inspection requests, and other technical documents.
• Monitor site progress, quality, workmanship, and compliance with approved project requirements.
• Coordinate with the Contractor, Authorities, stakeholders, and other disciplines to resolve technical and construction-related issues.
• Monitor testing and inspection of wet utility networks and ensure all required inspections and approvals are completed.
• Identify technical issues, construction risks, and potential delays and coordinate with the project team to implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate interfaces between wet utilities and other infrastructure elements, including roads, structures, electrical, telecom, landscaping, and other services.
• Review site conditions and proposed construction solutions and provide technical recommendations where required.
• Monitor the Contractor’s compliance with approved construction methodologies, ITPs, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Maintain proper records of site inspections, progress, technical issues, RFIs, and construction activities.
• Participate in site meetings, progress meetings, technical discussions, and coordination meetings with the Contractor and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements are properly implemented on site.

Skills

Wet utilities coordination

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

10+ years site experience

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Resident – Wet Utilities to join our infrastructure project team in Abu Dhabi, with experience in wet utilities and infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor the construction of wet utility infrastructure works, including stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, irrigation, and associated networks.
• Oversee construction activities including pipelines, manholes, catch basins, gullies, culverts, drainage structures, and related works.
• Ensure construction works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and project requirements.
• Review Contractor submissions, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, RFIs, inspection requests, and other technical documents.
• Monitor site progress, quality, workmanship, and compliance with approved project requirements.
• Coordinate with the Contractor, Authorities, stakeholders, and other disciplines to resolve technical and construction-related issues.
• Monitor testing and inspection of wet utility networks and ensure all required inspections and approvals are completed.
• Identify technical issues, construction risks, and potential delays and coordinate with the project team to implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate interfaces between wet utilities and other infrastructure elements, including roads, structures, electrical, telecom, landscaping, and other services.
• Review site conditions and proposed construction solutions and provide technical recommendations where required.
• Monitor the Contractor’s compliance with approved construction methodologies, ITPs, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Maintain proper records of site inspections, progress, technical issues, RFIs, and construction activities.
• Participate in site meetings, progress meetings, technical discussions, and coordination meetings with the Contractor and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements are properly implemented on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10+ Years relevant site experience in infrastructure and wet utilities construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering field (i.e. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural etc.) Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering field (i.e. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural etc.)
• Good knowledge of stormwater, sewerage, potable water, irrigation networks, and associated infrastructure works.
• Experience in construction supervision, inspection, quality control, and coordination with Contractors.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and technical submissions.
• Experience working on major infrastructure projects is preferred.
• UAE infrastructure and Authority experience is an advantage.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team and manage multiple site

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Job Information

ReqID: J10160379

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Construction

Work Location Model: On-Site