Resident Engineer - Civil

-; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Resident Engineer - Civil (Substation) in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will manage high-voltage substation projects, ensuring compliance with design and safety standards. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in similar projects in the UAE. This role offers competitive compensation and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

ENGIE stock options

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in civil engineering, particularly in substation projects.
• Familiar with UAE authority and utility standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise civil works for high-voltage substation projects.
• Monitor construction to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Plan and oversee engineering and construction inspection activities.
• Review contractor submissions and shop drawings.
• Identify and resolve non-conformance issues.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements.
• Coordinate with the Client and stakeholders.
• Oversee project closeout activities.

Skills

Technical expertise in civil design

Contractor supervision

Project delivery

Quality assurance

Leadership

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Resident Engineer - Civil (Substation) | UAE - Various project sites

Ready to engineer your positive impact? Join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600+ experts around the globe, driving the energy transition and sustainable projects across nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.

What we offer: a collaborative environment with career development opportunities, competitive compensation, health insurance, ENGIE stock options, and flexible hybrid work arrangements (one day remote per week).

Your mission

As Resident Engineer - Civil (Substation) in our Transmission & Distribution department, you will manage the civil engineering portfolio of high-voltage power substation projects (400kV / 220kV / 132kV). You will oversee technical, HSE, and financial performance during design and construction supervision, ensuring delivery in line with contractual, safety, and quality standards.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage and supervise civil works for high-voltage substation projects.
• Monitor construction to ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Plan, organize, and oversee engineering and construction inspection activities.
• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, and method statements.
• Identify, report, and resolve non-conformance issues.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and international/local codes.
• Coordinate with the Client (e.g., TRANSCO) and other stakeholders on project interfaces.
• Oversee project closeout activities and verification of installed quantities.

Your qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (approved by UAE regulatory authorities).
• Minimum 10 years' experience in civil engineering, with substantial experience in substation projects in the UAE.

Who you are

• Strong technical expertise in civil design and construction of substations.
• Experienced in contractor supervision, quality assurance, and project delivery.
• Familiar with UAE authority and utility standards.

Your soft skills

• Strong leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.

Preference

• Prior experience with TRANSCO, ADDC, DEWA or other major UAE utilities will be highly preferred.

Who we are

Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are positioned to contribute to global net-zero targets. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity.