Senior Construction Engineer - Civil

ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC is seeking a seasoned Civil Engineer to lead overhead transmission line projects in Abu Dhabi. You will supervise tower foundations, earthworks, and access roads, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and client requirements while maintaining safety and schedule.

The role requires 8–10 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of 132kV/220kV/400kV projects, and familiarity with TAQA standards.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in civil engineering works for overhead transmission line projects.
• Experience with 132kV, 220kV and 400kV OHTL construction projects.
• Knowledge of tower foundation construction, earthworks, concrete works and testing.
• TAQA-approved or TAQA-competent candidates will be considered an added advantage.
• Experience in substation civil works incl. foundations, earthworks, drainage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise civil engineering activities for high‑voltage OHTL projects (132kV/220kV/400kV).
• Oversee tower foundations, excavation, reinforcement, concrete works, backfilling and testing.
• Review civil drawings, foundation design details, geotechnical reports and specs.
• Coordinate with survey teams for tower locations, setting-out and alignment.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers on civil activities.
• Monitor progress, identify delays and implement corrective actions to meet milestones.
• Ensure execution per method statements, ITPs and applicable standards.
• Provide guidance to civil engineers, site engineers, and construction teams.

Skills

Civil engineering

Tower foundations

Site supervision

Quality & safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

To lead and supervise civil engineering activities for overhead transmission line (OHTL) projects, ensuring the execution of tower foundations, earthworks, access roads, and associated civil works in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, client requirements, and applicable standards, while maintaining quality, safety, and project schedule.

• Lead and supervise civil engineering activities for high-voltage overhead transmission line projects, including 132kV, 220kV, and 400kV transmission lines.
• Supervise execution of tower foundations, excavation, reinforcement, concrete works, backfilling, and foundation testing activities.
• Monitor tower foundation construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, design requirements, and project specifications.
• Review and interpret civil drawings, foundation design details, geotechnical reports, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with survey teams to ensure accurate tower locations, foundation setting-out, and alignment.
• Supervise access road construction, site preparation, temporary works, and other associated civil infrastructure.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, survey, and project management teams to resolve technical issues and ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor civil construction progress, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions to achieve project milestones.
• Ensure civil works are executed in accordance with approved method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and applicable engineering standards.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers regarding civil construction activities and technical matters.
• Review technical submittals, material approvals, RFIs, and construction-related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements, environmental regulations, and site safety procedures.
• Identify technical risks, propose engineering solutions, and support value engineering initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to civil engineers, site engineers, and construction teams.
• Support foundation inspections, testing, project handover, and preparation of final civil documentation.

You're a great fit if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in civil engineering works for overhead transmission line projects.
• Strong experience in 132kV, 220kV, and 400kV OHTL construction projects.
• Extensive knowledge of tower foundation construction, including excavation, reinforcement, concrete works, backfilling, and foundation testing
• TAQA-approved or TAQA-competent candidates will be considered an added advantage
• Strong experience in 132kV, 220kV, and 400kV substation construction projects.
• Extensive knowledge of substation civil works, including foundations, earthworks, concrete structures, cable trenches, duct banks, roads, and drainage systems.
• Experience in reviewing civil drawings, technical specifications, BOQs, and method statements.