Resident Electrical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Medical insurance for dependents

Generous annual leave

Hybrid work solutions

Relocation assistance

Annual flight contribution

Housing allowances

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Resident Electrical Engineer to supervise electrical construction and installation works in Abu Dhabi for TAQA projects. You will monitor compliance with drawings, specifications, TAQA standards, and safety procedures, delivering quality workmanship on time.

Based in Abu Dhabi, you will lead supervision of HV/MV/LV systems, review submittals, coordinate with civil, mechanical and SCADA teams, and supervise QA/QC activities while adhering to LOTO and HSE policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
• Professional engineer certification or equivalent is an advantage.
• 10–15 years of experience in electrical engineering supervision.
• Experience on TAQA ADDC, TRANSCO, DEWA or major utility projects.
• Strong background in EHV/HV substations, transmission & distribution networks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical works including HV/MV/LV systems and substations per TAQA standards.
• Review shop drawings, method statements, ITPs, and project specifications.
• Coordinate electrical works with civil, mechanical, SCADA and other disciplines.
• Attend site meetings and technical coordination meetings.
• Provide technical support during inspections by authorities and utilities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Coordination skills

Contractor management

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD (review level)

MS Office

Aconex/Unifier (PM tools)

Job description

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Resident Electrical Engineer to be based in Abu Dhabi.To supervise monitor and control all electrical construction and installation works on TAQA projects ensuring compliance with approved drawings technical specifications TAQA standards contract requirements safety regulations and quality procedures.

Your role

Technical & Site Supervision

• Supervise electrical works including HV/MV/LV systems substations switchgear transformers protection & control cabling earthing lighting and power distribution in accordance with TAQA standards.
• Ensure execution of works strictly as per approved shop drawings method statements ITPs and project specifications.
• Review and approve electrical Technical submittal material submittals technical datasheets and MOS.
• Coordinate electrical works with civil mechanical SCADA and other disciplines.
• Identify design or site issues and recommend corrective actions.

Quality Assurance & Control

• Monitor contractors quality control activities and ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures.
• Participate in inspections testing pre-commissioning and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Witness FAT SAT cable megger tests relay testing protection settings and energization activities.
• Verify as-built drawings test reports operation manuals and handover documents.

Health Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Enforce TAQA and project HSE policies procedures and work permits.
• Ensure contractors comply with lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) electrical safety and energized work controls.
• Report and follow up on safety violations and near-miss incidents.

Site Administration

• Monitor progress of electrical works against the approved program.
• Review contractors site instructions RFI responses and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Assist in evaluation of variations claims and technical justifications.
• Review daily weekly and monthly site progress reports.

Coordination & Communication

• Liaise with TAQA representatives contractors subcontractors and 3rd party ADNOC Team.
• Attend site meetings and technical coordination meetings.
• Provide technical support during inspections by authorities and utility representatives.

About you

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer certification or equivalent is an advantage.
• If any previous TAQA approval will be supportive
• 1015 years of experience in electrical engineering supervision.
• Proven experience on TAQA ADDC TRANSCO DEWA or major utility power projects.
• Strong background in EHV/HV substations transmission & distribution networks or power plants.
• Strong knowledge of TAQA standards IEC IEEE BS and NEC codes.
• Experience with switchgear transformers protection relays SCADA and power cabling.
• Excellent inspection reporting and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage contractors and work under tight schedules.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• MS Office (Word Excel Outlook)
• AutoCAD (review level)
• Project management and document control systems (e.g. Aconex Unifier)

Rewards & benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care personal health fitness and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills expand your expertise and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

AtkinsRéalis we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender ethnic or national origin sexual identity and orientation age religion or disability but enriches itself through these differences.

Required Experience

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