Project Engineer

Claire Plais - Domitille Vielle; Dubai; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee project management for transmission power substations in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling activities at the site, ensuring project delivery on time and within budget. With a focus on strong communication and engineering principles, this role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering and significant experience in power transmission projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in power transmission projects (electrical field).
• Minimum 8 years in power transmission projects (civil field).
• PM certification preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage project activities to meet milestones and resolve issues.
• Implement risk, issue, and change management plans.
• Lead daily scrum meetings for collaboration and project tracking.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Planning

Organizing

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

JOB TITLE: PROJECT ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform project management for transmission power substations, including monitoring and controlling daily activities at the site to meet project milestones and resolving issues that may cause delays.
2. Implement project management plans such as risk management, issue management, change management, and report on project performance, analyzing delays and taking corrective actions.
3. Lead daily scrum meetings at the site with stakeholders and OBS team members to facilitate collaboration, planning, and project progress to meet targets.
4. Perform any other tasks assigned by the reporting line manager.
5. Follow and adhere to the OH&S Management System Manual as per DEWA's safety standards.
6. Validate site progress against the baseline, identify variances in project timelines, and implement corrective actions to mitigate delays.
7. Handle official communication regarding the project with stakeholders through DEWA system (D-2).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in power transmission projects in the electrical field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in power transmission projects in the civil field.
• PM certification (preferable).
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and project management processes.
• Familiarity with project management software and tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project).
• Excellent communication, analytical, planning, organizing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, managing stakeholders at the site to deliver the project within scope and budget.