Resident Engineer - Mechanical (Substation - 132 KV)

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus

Flight allowance

Transportation & housing allowances

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is hiring a Resident Engineer to lead all mechanical activities for EHV/HV substations (132kV–400kV+). You will ensure construction aligns with drawings, project specs, contract documents, and local authority requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years in MEP, with erection, testing and commissioning focus. You will coordinate with subcontractors, clients and civil teams, and review drawings and calculations while managing multiple tasks in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related field.
• 12+ years in MEP engineering with erection, testing and commissioning.
• Excellent coordination and communication with subcontractors, clients and civil teams.
• Ability to prepare and review technical drawings and calculations.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all mechanical engineering activities related to EHV/HV substations (132kV, 220kV, 400kV and above).
• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, contract documents, and local authority requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, and adherence to project schedules.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify progress, workmanship, and compliance.
• Review and recommend approval of contractor submissions, including method statements, material submittals, shop drawings, and work procedures.
• Participate in progress review meetings and coordinate with all project stakeholders

Skills

MEP engineering

Substation erection

Site coordination

Drawing review

Project coordination

Meeting deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description Overview

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Resident Engineer, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Your role

• Lead and supervise all mechanical engineering activities related to EHV/HV substations (132kV, 220kV, 400kV and above).
• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, contract documents, and local authority requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, and adherence to project schedules.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify progress, workmanship, and compliance.
• Review and recommend approval of contractor submissions, including method statements, material submittals, shop drawings, and work procedures.
• Participate in progress review meetings and coordinate with all project stakeholders

About you

• Bachelor’s degree or a related field.
• Minimum of 12+ years of experience in MEP engineering, with a focus on erection, testing, and commissioning.
• 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.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• 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, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

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.

Find out more.

Worker Type Employee

Job Type Regular

At 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.