Resident Engineer - Civil - Cables (132 KV and above)

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus

Flight allowance

Housing allowance

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer - Civil in Abu Dhabi to supervise construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of AIS/GIS substations at 132 kV and above. You will ensure compliance with project drawings, technical specs, and HSE requirements while coordinating with contractors, clients, and project teams to keep the project on schedule.

With a bachelor degree in electrical engineering and 15+ years in substation projects, you will review test reports, witness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 15+ years of experience in substation projects, 132 kV and above.
• Experience with AIS/GIS substations, testing & commissioning, and construction supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction and installation activities for AIS/GIS substations (132 kV and above).
• Monitor erection of transformers, switchgear, CTs, VTs, isolators, protection panels, SCADA and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and HSE requirements.
• Witness testing and commissioning activities and review test reports.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients and project teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor progress and prepare site reports.
• Identify and resolve technical and construction issues at site.

Skills

HV/EHV Substation Construction Superv

Testing & Commissioning

Quality & Safety Management

Contractor Coordination

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer - Civil responsible for supervising the construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of 132 kV and above substations, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and schedule commitments.

Your role

• Supervise construction and installation activities for AIS/GIS substations (132 kV and above).
• Monitor the erection of transformers, switchgear, CTs, VTs, isolators, protection panels, SCADA, and associated equipment.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, and HSE requirements.
• Witness testing and commissioning activities and review test reports.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, and project teams to ensure timely project delivery.
• Monitor project progress and prepare site reports.
• Identify and resolve technical and construction issues at site.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in substation projects, with significant exposure to 132 kV and above substations.
• Experience in AIS/GIS substations, testing & commissioning, and construction supervision.

Required Skills

• HV/EHV Substation Construction Supervision
• Testing & Commissioning
• Quality and Safety Management
• Contractor Coordination
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting

Preferred Experience

• EPC, Utility, Consulting, or Owner's'Engineer projects involving 132 kV, 220 kV, 400 kV, or higher voltage substations.

Rewards & benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, familycare, 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

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'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. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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