Utility Project Engineer - Water Infra

Oasis Investment Company (Al Shirawi Group); Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Investment Company (Al Shirawi Group) in Dubai seeks an experienced MEP Site Engineer to plan and supervise utility installations, review drawings and specifications, and coordinate across disciplines. The role requires 4-5 years of experience and a Bachelor degree in engineering.

You will manage progress, quality, and HSE compliance on site. Strong CAD skills, leadership, and communication abilities are essential to drive projects to successful handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 4-5 years of experience in MEP/site engineering.
• Proficient in reading drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience with water-proofing application is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise utility installation works (water supply, drainage, sewerage, irrigation, stormwater).
• Review drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other disciplines.
• Monitor site progress and ensure works align with the project schedule.
• Coordinate utility routes and interfaces with civil, electrical, mechanical and other services.
• Ensure materials, equipment and installation methods meet approved specs and standards.
• Prepare and review shop drawings, submittals, method statements, RFIs, and inspection requests.
• Conduct regular site inspections and maintain quality.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning and handover of utility systems.
• Monitor resources and optimize utilization.
• Identify issues and coordinate timely resolutions.
• Maintain progress reports for the Project Manager.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, regulations, and procedures.

Skills

Language proficiency

AutoCAD

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Management skills

Leadership

Reading drawings

Customer focus

System analysis

Quality analysis

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Software

Job description

• Plan and supervise utility installation works, including water supply, drainage, sewerage, irrigation, stormwater, and related utility systems.
• Review approved drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other MEP disciplines.
• Monitor site progress and ensure works are executed as per the approved project schedule.
• Coordinate utility routes and interfaces with civil, electrical, mechanical, and other services.
• Ensure materials, equipment, and installation methods comply with approved specifications and standards.
• Prepare and review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, RFIs, and inspection requests.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure quality requirements are maintained.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and handover of utility systems.
• Monitor manpower, materials, and equipment requirements and optimize resource utilization.
• Identify site issues, technical challenges, and clashes and coordinate timely resolutions.
• Maintain daily/weekly progress reports and provide updates to the Project Manager.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, authority regulations, and project procedures.
• Coordinate with relevant authorities and utility providers when required.
• Support quantity verification, variation works, and subcontractor measurement/certification.
• Ensure project documentation and as-built drawings are completed before handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering
• 4-5 year experience
• Language Proficiency
• Computer Proficiency/ AutoCAD
• Technical Know- How
• Past Experience in handling Water Proofing application activity as sites.
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Management skills
• Mathematical Skills
• Leadership Qualities
• Understanding to read drawings.
• Customer Oriented
• System Analysis
• Quality Control Analysis

Founded in 1971, the Al Shirawi Group has been serving people & industry for the last five decades. The Al Shirawi Group of Companies, grew from an unrelenting passion to provide the Middle East with high-quality solutions in the trading, industrial, distribution, contracting and service industries. From the Group’s humble beginning as a trading house, today, Al Shirawi is a burgeoning conglomerate and one of the most reputed names in the Middle East with offices across the GCC region in Qatar, Oman, Kuwait , India and Egypt.

Powered by a 10,000+ workforce and supported by the latest technology and infrastructure, the Group has established itself as one of the largest, most trusted and prestigious partners for leaders across the Persian Gulf. Through its diverse industry expertise and over 35 companies, Al Shirawi has remained committed to ensuring excellence in every product and offering, enabling its business units to leave an indelible impact in the global market.

Since its inception, Al Shirawi has striven to create a culture where each individual feels seen and valued, rooted in excellence, transparency, compassion, honesty, empowerment and discipline. The Group has won multiple prestigious awards for years — a testament to the technical pedigree, people-centric approach and desire to serve the community with sustainable, cutting-edge solutions.