NOC Engineer

Stantec; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a NOC Engineer to coordinate with local authorities and manage NOC applications for wet infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will need a bachelor's degree in engineering, must be a UAE national, and possess up to 2 years of experience in relevant fields. Strong skills in Arabic and English, as well as experience with AutoCAD and MicroStation, are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in large scale wet infrastructure projects.
• Must be a UAE National.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with local authorities and obtain all Project related NOCs.
• Attend kick-off and coordination meetings.
• Manage the progress of the drawing with the technical department.
• Organize and attend meetings with clients to discuss technical solutions.

Skills

Client service management

Attention to detail

Team working capabilities

Proactive attitude

Arabic language skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Overview

The role involves working on projects associated with wet infrastructure i.e. wastewater stormwater potable water and recycled water systems water and wastewater treatment system and flood management and water resources management studies. Stantec is looking to hire a NOC Engineer for our Dubai operations. The NOC Engineer will need to coordinate with all Authorities on all NOC applications during various design stages.

Key Responsibilities

1. Permitting/NOCs in UAE
   • Coordinating with local authorities and obtaining all Project related NOCs Building permits.
   • Process the company registrations with the authorities/developers and services provider and follow up the qualification procedure.
   • Attend kick-off and coordination meetings and provide support during construction NOC for site issues.
   • Reviewing preparing and submitting the NOC applications and ensure all authority requirements are included in the submitted documents to reduce response time and eliminate multiple re-submittals.
   • Manage the progress of the drawing with the technical department.
   • Information collection Design NOC and As-Built drawing GIS update.
   • Coordinating and following up with UAE Municipalities DM RTA and external stakeholders for Design NOC application while studying and reviewing the proposals of Pipelines and corridors.
   • Consult with clients and engineering team conduct research for project requirements.
   • Analyze survey and field data prepare reports.
   • Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders.
2. Collaboration and working as part of a team
   • Work in conjunction with peer engineers to overcome project design challenges
   • Liaise with other discipline teams and/or teams working remotely from other regions to facilitate completion of project tasks
   • Liaise with sub-consultants and sub-contractors to facilitate completion of project tasks
3. Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner
   • Complete all work in line with Stantecs Core Values and in accordance with the Stantecs Quality Systems Project Quality procedures and Health & Safety procedures.
   • Design for safety
4. Client Services and Stakeholders Management
   • Organize and attend meetings with clients to collect data and discuss technical solutions and options
   • Attend meetings with stakeholders and follow up on NOCs for utility corridors
5. Other duties as required from time to time

Competencies

• Good level of client service management i.e. able to interface with clients and build and maintain positive relationships with our clients
• Capable to analyze assess evaluate issues complexities pertaining to projects/work packages and support the team in mitigating them in advance
• Rigorous attention to detail able to understand and adopt workflows and commitment to professional development
• Flexible attitude to accepting different work assignments and proactive attitude to project execution and delivery
• A flexible approach to working hours and travel; with occasional weekend work if required.
• Must have coordinated with government authorities in UAE
• Excellent command in Arabic and English both written and spoken
• Arabic language skills (preferred)
• Strong team working capabilities committed to working with all levels of management on a daily and ongoing basis
• Proactive working effectively in coordinating activities and complex tasks taking professional responsibility and ownership
• Punctual attentive and competent in adhering to Stantecs policies procedures and work practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering from a recognized university.
• 0-2 years of experience in large scale wet infrastructure projects.
• Must be a UAE National (required)
• Working knowledge of engineering software such as AutoCAD & MicroStation etc.