Civil Senior Engineer

El Sewedy Electric Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

El Sewedy Electric Company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Civil Senior Engineer to lead the civil design for high‑voltage transmission projects (33kV to 500kV). You will design and review foundations, perform structural analyses, and ensure compliance with international codes while coordinating with multiple disciplines.

The role requires 8–12 years in civil engineering with at least 5 years on EPC power transmission projects, and experience with lattice towers and monopoles.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of civil engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in EPC power transmission projects.
• Experience with foundations for lattice towers and monopoles.
• Familiarity with projects ranging from 132kV to 500kV is preferred.
• Experience working with international clients and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil engineering design for OHTL projects ranging from 33kV to 500kV (or higher as applicable).
• Design and review tower foundations, pile foundations, raft foundations, chimney foundations, and retaining structures.
• Perform structural analysis and foundation calculations considering geotechnical reports, wind loads, seismic loads, uplift forces, and tower reactions.
• Review and approve civil engineering calculations, design reports, and construction drawings.
• Coordinate with tower designers regarding foundation loading data.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, ASCE, ACI, BS, Eurocodes, and project specifications.
• Review survey reports, topographical data, and geotechnical investigations.
• Prepare material take-offs (MTOs) and bill of quantities (BOQs).
• Optimize foundation designs to achieve cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with electrical, structural, geotechnical, procurement, construction, and planning teams.
• Participate in engineering review meetings with clients and consultants.
• Resolve technical queries and provide engineering support during construction.
• Review vendor documents and subcontractor engineering submissions.
• Support procurement activities by reviewing technical specifications and vendor offers.
• Provide technical assistance during excavation, reinforcement, concrete works, and foundation construction.
• Conduct site visits to resolve engineering issues.
• Review non-conformance reports (NCRs) and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings and quality standards.
• Support testing, inspection, and project commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with project Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001).
• Follow HSE requirements in accordance with company policies and client standards.
• Support implementation of risk assessments and engineering safety reviews.
• Prepare engineering reports and technical documentation.
• Review method statements and inspection test plans (ITPs).
• Maintain engineering records and revision control.
• Submit weekly and monthly engineering progress reports.

Job description

Civil Senior Engineer (260001MK)

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil engineering design for OHTL projects ranging from 33kV to 500kV (or higher as applicable).
• Design and review tower foundations, pile foundations, raft foundations, chimney foundations, and retaining structures.
• Perform structural analysis and foundation calculations considering geotechnical reports, wind loads, seismic loads, uplift forces, and tower reactions.
• Review and approve civil engineering calculations, design reports, and construction drawings.
• Coordinate with tower designers regarding foundation loading data.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, ASCE, ACI, BS, Eurocodes, and project specifications.
• Review survey reports, topographical data, and geotechnical investigations.
• Prepare material take-offs (MTOs) and bill of quantities (BOQs).
• Optimize foundation designs to achieve cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with electrical, structural, geotechnical, procurement, construction, and planning teams.
• Participate in engineering review meetings with clients and consultants.
• Resolve technical queries and provide engineering support during construction.
• Review vendor documents and subcontractor engineering submissions.
• Support procurement activities by reviewing technical specifications and vendor offers.
• Provide technical assistance during excavation, reinforcement, concrete works, and foundation construction.
• Conduct site visits to resolve engineering issues.
• Review non-conformance reports (NCRs) and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings and quality standards.
• Support testing, inspection, and project commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with project Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001).
• Follow HSE requirements in accordance with company policies and client standards.
• Support implementation of risk assessments and engineering safety reviews.
• Prepare engineering reports and technical documentation.
• Review method statements and inspection test plans (ITPs).
• Maintain engineering records and revision control.
• Submit weekly and monthly engineering progress reports.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of civil engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in EPC power transmission projects.
• Experience with foundations for lattice towers and monopoles.
• Familiarity with projects ranging from 132kV to 500kV is preferred.
• Experience working with international clients and consultants.

Primary Location

United Arab Emirates/Abu Dhabi / Head Office / Guardian Towers - Power UAE