RE / ARE CIVIL SUBSTATION

GOPA Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer for civil works on power transmission substations. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Responsibilities include supervising construction, reviewing drawings, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Join us in delivering impactful civil engineering solutions!

Benefits

Structured mentorship

Professional development programs

Supportive safety-first culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years for Assistant Resident Engineer, 10+ years for Resident Engineer experience.
• Chartered engineers or those working toward registration are preferred.
• Experience in transmission/substation environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer for substation civil works.
• Supervise and inspect civil constructions.
• Review civil drawings and documents.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

AutoCAD proficiency

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Revit

MicroStation

Job description

A JOB OPPORTUNITY AT

GOPA Tech - Branch office United Arab Emirates

Powering Progress – Building Futures

Shaping Infrastructure

for a Better Tomorrow

GOPA Tech is an integral part of GOPA, a trusted partner in international development for over 60 years. We harness and direct GOPA’s energy and infrastructure expertise, advancing a comprehensive approach to shaping a better tomorrow.

A JOB THAT INSPIRES YOU

Join a high-impact team delivering civil engineering solutions for substations in the power transmission sector. You will lead or support the on-site delivery and technical coordination of civil works for 66 / 132 / 220 / 400 kV substations and associated balance-of-plant. This role gives you responsibility from tender and design review through construction, commissioning, and handover — work that directly enables safe, reliable power for communities and industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as Resident Engineer (RE) or Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) for substation civil works on EPC / owner-led projects.
• Supervise and inspect civil construction: earthworks, foundations, plinths, cable trenches and ducts, drainage, access roads, retaining structures, and hardstandings.
• Review and coordinate civil drawings, IFC documents, and shop drawings with design, geotechnical, and electrical teams.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality control, testing, and commissioning of civil components; enforce health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Administer site documentation: RFIs, NCRs, site instructions, progress reports, as-built records, and daily logs.
• Support material acceptance, construction methodology, and soil management plans; liaise with surveyors and geotechnical consultants.
• Assist in cost control, progress claims evaluation, and schedule tracking.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, lessons learned, and value engineering initiatives.

A BACKGROUND THAT CONVINCES US

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent). Chartered / licensed engineers or candidates working toward registration are preferred.
• Proven experience on substation or heavy industrial civil projects — ideally 7+ years for ARE, 10+ years for RE in transmission / substation environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of foundations, reinforced concrete, earthworks, drainage, and geotechnical investigations.
• Familiarity with power sector standards and codes (local regulations, IEC / IEEE where applicable).
• Proficient with AutoCAD, structural detailing, and MS Office; experience with Revit, MicroStation, or civil design software is a plus.
• Experience with EPC contract environments, site supervision, QA / QC procedures, and health & safety management.
• Clear communicator, decisive problem-solver, and collaborative team player.

AN ENVIRONMENT THAT MOTIVATES YOU

• Work with a committed multi-disciplinary team delivering projects that matter.
• Structured mentorship for AREs and clear progression paths to RE and senior roles.
• Supportive safety-first culture and hands-on opportunities to influence designs and construction methods.
• Exposure to modern construction techniques, digital reporting tools, and professional development programs.

READY FOR CHANGE?

If you are ready to bring your expertise to our team, please send us your application today (cover letter including earliest starting date and salary expectation, CV, relevant certificates, and reference letters). The cover letter should highlight your relevant experience and interest in shaping our digital future!

Your contact: Zil Kadia

We look forward to hearing from you.

At GOPA Group, we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job. We value diversity in all its forms, including – but not limited to – gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as an important source of strength for building high-performing teams.

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