Resident Engineer - Mechanical (Pumping Stations, Water transmission Pipelines)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Resident Engineer with mechanical expertise for a construction supervision project involving water pipelines and pumping stations. The ideal candidate will manage multiple sites, supervise engineering teams, evaluate proposals, and ensure compliance with project specifications. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 15 years of experience in water infrastructure projects is required. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of work experience ideally with an engineering consultancy.
• Experience working on water infrastructure projects.
• Ability to prepare and present technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Engineers and contractors.
• Implement methods for dispute avoidance.
• Evaluate and monitor project progress.

Skills

Leadership and supervision

Technical proposal evaluation

Dispute resolution

Quality Assurance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Resident Engineer - Mechanical (Pumping Stations, Water transmission Pipelines)

Job Openings Resident Engineer - Mechanical (Pumping Stations, Water transmission Pipelines)

About the job Resident Engineer - Mechanical (Pumping Stations, Water transmission Pipelines)

Description:

Stantec Abu Dhabi is currently seeking a Resident Engineer with a mechanical background on a construction supervision project For TRANSCO involving water pipelines, and water Pumping Stations. The Resident Engineer will be required to:

• Lead and supervise a team of Engineers (Inspectors) and contractor within contract period
• Implement methods for dispute avoidance and resolution study
• Proactive acumen and an ability to manage multiple sites
• Review contractor technical submittals, ensuring compliance with project specification.
• Respond to client / contractor quires and provide technical inputs related to mechanical discipline as needed.
• Effectively evaluate technical proposals and its constructability, technology deployment, solving the technical site problems that may arise during construction.
• Evaluate and monitor the progress of the Works in accordance with the submitted Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) along with the Cost Breakdown Structure and Resources Breakdown Structure.
• Oversee all environmental protection aspects of the construction and operation of similar size sewerage projects
• Ensure Quality Assurance Specifications and Statistical Quality Control.
• Review and justify the material submissions, analyse laboratory and technical reports, carry out acceptance sampling plans, testing and quality measures, ensuring the compliance with the projects specifications.
• Prepare QC forms and check lists, comply with Project QA/QC plans and write clear, brief and accurate technical reports.
• Prepare construction project monthly valuation.
• Review project progress against the base line program and provide update to the project planner / quantity surveyor as required
• Participate in assessing and evaluating Contractors Claims

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university
• 15+ work experience ideally with an engineering consultancy
• Experience working on water infrastructure projects, including water pumping system, piping and pipelines system, Tanks, HVAC, Firefighting and Hypo Chlorination systems.
• Developed interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to interact effectively with multicultural teams.
• Ability to work effectively and diligently as an individual and team member to resolve complex faults on critical equipment.
• Ability to prepare and present technical and non-technical documentation.
• Proven ability to perform in a key technical leadership role, good written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required. In addition, must be knowledgeable of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project.
• Previous experience with consultancy firms holding the same Resident Engineer role.