Lead Resident Engineer – Electrical OHL (400kV/220kV)

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A DUBAI BRANCH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A DUBAI BRANCH is seeking a Resident Engineer Electrical OHL to lead site supervision of 400kV/220kV/132kV overhead transmission line projects in the UAE, ensuring technical compliance, safety and timely delivery.

The role requires extensive EHV/HV experience, strong leadership of supervision teams, and coordination with UAE utilities and clients, with focus on QA, HSE, testing and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 8 years in Resident Engineer site leadership roles
• Experience with 400kV/220kV/132kV transmission line projects in UAE
• Experience with UAE utilities such as Abu Dhabi Transmission & Despatch Company, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities for overhead transmission line projects
• Oversee site supervision teams and contractor execution activities
• Ensure project delivery meets schedule budget and quality targets
• Review and monitor contractor construction programs and resources
• Ensure construction activities comply with IFC drawings, specifications and standards
• Review and approve technical submittals, shop drawings and method statements
• Supervise tower foundations, erection, conductor stringing, and OPGW installation
• Ensure compliance with Inspection Test Plans and QA documentation
• Monitor contractor safety performance and conduct site safety inspections
• Interface with clients, contractors, consultants and utility authorities
• Review and certify contractor progress claims and variations
• Supervise testing and commissioning activities and support handover

Skills

Electrical engineering

Site supervision

Project coordination

Quality assurance

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent

Job description

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A DUBAI BRANCH is seeking a Resident Engineer Electrical OHL to lead site supervision of 400kV/220kV/132kV overhead transmission line projects in the UAE, ensuring technical compliance, safety and timely delivery.

The role requires extensive EHV/HV experience, strong leadership of supervision teams, and coordination with UAE utilities and clients, with focus on QA, HSE, testing and commissioning.