Senior Resident Engineer - Overhead Transmission Lines

WSP; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Resident Engineer - Civil in Abu Dhabi to lead overhead transmission line projects from initiation to closeout. You will manage scope, schedule, and budgets, supervise on-site civil works, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain safety and quality standards.

The role requires extensive civil engineering experience, strong design and construction know-how, and a commitment to safety and project excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering; Master's degree preferred.
• PE license preferred.
• 15+ years of Civil engineering experience, overhead transmission lines.
• Experience with tower configurations and design/maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical leader on-site for EPC civil works, supervising contractors, and managing daily OHL construction activities.
• Inspect civil works (earthworks, tower foundations, access roads, drainage) for compliance with drawings, method statements, and ITPs.
• Review and approve civil drawings, shop drawings, material submittals, and geotechnical reports.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, attend progress meetings, and submit progress reports.
• Coordinate Permits/NOCs and maintain site documentation (RFIs, NCRs).
• Provide technical guidance and support to project team, addressing inquiries and mitigating risks.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP is seeking a Resident Engineer - Civil in Abu Dhabi to lead overhead transmission line projects from initiation to closeout. You will manage scope, schedule, and budgets, supervise on-site civil works, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain safety and quality standards.

The role requires extensive civil engineering experience, strong design and construction know-how, and a commitment to safety and project excellence.