Resident Engineer: Mechanical Erection & Commissioning, Substation

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 312,000 - 536,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation and housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Resident Engineer in Abu Dhabi UAE to oversee erection testing and commissioning of Package Units, Ducted Split units, EOT Cranes and Electric Monorail Hoists. You will coordinate inspections with subcontractors to ensure safety and quality, and resolve site-related issues with clients.

The role also requires reviewing HVAC and fire protection drawings, submittals, and calculations, and coordinating with civil teams to address openings and false ceiling work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in MEP engineering with a focus on erection testing and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC fire protection systems and relevant standards (NFPA, ASHRAE, ASME, BS).
• Excellent coordination and communication skills to work effectively with subcontractors, clients and civil teams.
• Proven ability to prepare and review technical drawings and calculations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the erection testing and commissioning of Package Units, Ducted Split units, EOT Cranes and Electric Monorail Hoists.
• Coordinate inspections with subcontractors and manufacturers to ensure compliance with safety requirements and quality standards.
• Resolve site-related issues by coordinating with subcontractors and clients.
• Prepare red-marked and as-built drawings for MEP services.
• Manage the complete testing and commissioning of fire protection systems including sprinkler systems, piping, and fire pumps.
• Review HVAC ducting layouts, design load calculations, CO2 ventilation calculations and other system drawings as per client specs and standards.
• Follow up with owners/engineers for timely approval of submittals and drawings, conducting meetings and visiting their offices to address comments and concerns.
• Coordinate with civil teams for HVAC/firefighting system openings and false ceiling work.
• Check and review water system P&ID, fire pump room layouts, sprinkler layouts, transformer, deluge layouts, CO2 system P&ID and fire alarm layouts.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as NFPA, ASHRAE, ASME, BS and other applicable standards for quality deliverables.
• Oversee erection activities of electric, diesel and jockey pumps coordinating with duct erection works to avoid clashes with other utilities.
• Manage the erection testing and commissioning of package units and ducted split units in collaboration with suppliers and manufacturers.

Skills

MEP engineering

Erection testing

Coordination

Drawing review

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Resident Engineer in Abu Dhabi UAE to oversee erection testing and commissioning of Package Units, Ducted Split units, EOT Cranes and Electric Monorail Hoists. You will coordinate inspections with subcontractors to ensure safety and quality, and resolve site-related issues with clients.

The role also requires reviewing HVAC and fire protection drawings, submittals, and calculations, and coordinating with civil teams to address openings and false ceiling work.