Civil Engineer - Power Plant

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A DUBAI BRANCH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Engineer will represent the Owner's Engineer OE team and oversee civil and structural construction activities at the power plant, ensuring compliance with specifications, design, QA/QC, and HSE requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, supervising foundations, buildings, and structures, coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and I&C teams, and supporting handover activities upon completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 10–15 years of civil/structural construction experience required.
• Experience in power, infrastructure, or industrial projects preferred.
• Experience with CCGT/IPP projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review civil and structural drawings, design documents, calculations, and submittals.
• Supervise site construction: foundations, buildings, structures, roads, drainage, utilities.
• Monitor EPC contractor compliance with drawings, specifications and construction methodologies.
• Review method statements, inspection test plans (ITPs), NCRs, and QA/QC documentation.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor concrete works, steel erection, earthworks and finishing activities.
• Identify construction risks and deviations; coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve issues.
• Support progress monitoring, punch-list closure, mechanical completion and handover activities.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Power Plant Construction

Site Inspection

QA/QC Procedures

Construction Methodology

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety Awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering registration preferred

Job description

The Civil Engineer will represent the Owner s Engineer OE team and oversee all civil and structural construction activities associated with the power plant ensuring compliance with project specifications design requirements quality standards HSE requirements and EPC contract obligations.

Scope of Work

Review civil and structural drawings design documents calculations and technical submittals Supervise site construction activities related to foundations buildings structures roads drainage systems underground utilities and infrastructure works Monitor EPC contractor compliance with approved drawings specifications and construction methodologies Review method statements inspection requests ITPs NCRs and QA QC documentation Conduct site inspections and monitor concrete works structural steel erection earthworks and finishing activities Identify construction risks technical issues and deviations and recommend corrective actions Coordinate with mechanical electrical and I C teams to resolve multidisciplinary interface issues Support project progress monitoring punch-list closure mechanical completion and handover activities.

Key Experience Areas

Candidates should have experience with Power Plant Civil Structural Works Gas Turbine Steam Turbine Foundations HRSG Foundations and Steel Structures Control Buildings and Electrical Buildings Cooling Water Structures Drainage and Underground Utilities Roads Pavements and Infrastructure Works Structural Steel Erection Reinforced Concrete Structures Industrial and Utility Projects

Key Skills Required

Technical Skills Civil Structural Engineering Power Plant Construction Supervision Concrete and Structural Steel Works Foundation Design Construction Knowledge Site Inspection and Quality Control QA QC Procedures and Documentation Construction Methodology Review Quantity Verification and Progress Monitoring Construction Safety Awareness Standards Software Knowledge of ACI ASTM BS Eurocodes and international construction standards Ability to review structural drawings and technical specifications Familiarity with EPC project execution and quality systems Soft Skills Contractor and stakeholder coordination Technical reporting Problem-solving and decision-making Teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration Strong communication and site management skills Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.

Professional Engineering registration is preferred.

Additional certifications in construction management or QA/QC are advantageous.

Experience Required

Minimum 10-15 years of experience in civil/structural construction of power, infrastructure, industrial, or utility-scale projects.

Experience on Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCGT), Thermal Power Plant, IPP, or large industrial EPC projects.

Proven experience in supervising heavy industrial civil works and structural construction activities.

Previous Middle East/GCC project experience preferred.

Experience working with EPC Contractors, Consultants, or Owner's Engineer organizations is highly desirable.