Resident Engineer (Utilities)

CH2M HILL Careers; Doha; On-site; QAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

CH2M HILL Careers seeks a Resident Engineer (Utilities) in Doha, Qatar. This role involves delivering high-quality integrated transportation projects and overseeing utilities construction aspects. The successful candidate should have at least 15 years of postgraduate experience, including recent work on major highway projects in the Middle East. Strong leadership, effective communication skills, and a degree in Civil Engineering are essential. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset. Reporting to the Senior Resident Engineer, you will manage a team and ensure project compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Utilities Resident Engineer for complex major highway projects, preferably in the Middle East.
• Minimum 15 years of postgraduate experience in design, site supervision, and construction management.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-chartered (or PE registration) experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of the Resident Engineer Utilities on site.
• Manage and direct a team of Utilities Engineers and Inspectors.
• Act as the prime point of contact for utilities construction supervision.

Skills

Construction supervision

Leadership

Effective communication

Safety performance

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

Job description

CH2M HILL – Resident Engineer (Utilities) – Doha, Qatar

As part of our Transportation Business Group, you will deliver high quality integrated transportation projects in utilities for Expressways. The Resident Engineer (Utilities) provides oversight of construction supervision of utilities aspects to ensure design documentation is safely implemented and contract requirements are followed.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform duties of the Resident Engineer Utilities on site.
• Manage and direct a team of Utilities Engineers and Inspectors for the supervision of construction of Expressway designs.
• Identify resource requirements for effective supervision of utilities aspects of construction works and manage the supervision team.
• Act as the prime point of contact for utilities construction supervision aspects of the project, including progress reporting, safety, financial recommendations, and quality control.
• Report to the Senior Resident Engineer and supervise Assistant Resident Engineers, Utilities Engineers, and work inspectors.

Job Requirements

• Recent experience (within the last 5 years) as a Utilities Resident Engineer for complex major highway projects, preferably in the Middle East.
• Experience in construction supervision of both wet and dry utilities.
• Minimum 15 years of postgraduate experience in design, site supervision, and construction management of major highway projects.
• BSc in Civil Engineering from an internationally recognized and accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of post‑chartered (or PE registration) experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of site supervision and construction management of complex highway projects.
• Enthusiasm for improving safety performance of site operations in Qatar.
• Effective communication skills with site teams and ability to motivate them to meet project objectives.
• Strong leadership skills; ability to work in a multi‑cultural and multi‑discipline team.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills in English.
• Knowledge of written and spoken Arabic is beneficial but not essential.