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Resident Engineer – Electrical OHL JRTD28
Job in
Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Listed on 2026-08-21
Listing for:
TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A DUBAI BRANCH
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-21
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering -
Construction
Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
As Resident Engineer Electrical OHL in our Transmission Distribution Department you will contribute to our mission by leading and managing site supervision activities for Extra High Voltage EHV and High Voltage HV Overhead Transmission Line projects 400kV 220kV 132kV ensuring technical compliance construction quality safety performance and timely delivery of projects
Project Leadership – Site Management- Lead and manage electrical engineering activities for overhead transmission line projects
- Oversee site supervision teams and contractor execution activities
- Ensure project delivery meets schedule budget and quality targets
- Review and monitor contractor construction programs and resources
- Ensure construction activities comply with approved IFC drawings specifications and standards
- Review and approve technical submittals shop drawings and method statements
- Resolve technical issues related to transmission line construction
- Supervise site activities related to Tower foundation works
- Tower erection
- Conductor stringing
- OPGW installation
- Earthing systems
- Monitor contractor workmanship and compliance
- Ensure compliance with Inspection Test Plans ITPs
- Review quality documentation and inspection reports
- Identify and close Non-Conformance Reports NCRs
- Ensure compliance with project HSE plans and procedures
- Monitor contractor safety performance
- Conduct site safety inspections and audits
- Interface with clients contractors consultants and utility authorities
- Attend technical and progress meetings
- Coordinate inspections shutdowns and energization approvals
- Review and certify contractor progress claims
- Verify quantities and variation orders
- Support contractual and commercial evaluations
- Supervise testing and commissioning activities
- Ensure final documentation and as-built submissions are completed
- Support project handover and final acceptance
- Extensive experience in EHV HV overhead transmission line construction
- Strong background in construction supervision consultancy projects
- Proven experience in utility transmission infrastructure projects
- Experience with UAE transmission utility projects
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 8 years in Resident Engineer Site Leadership roles
- Experience in 400kV 220kV 132kV transmission line projects
- Experience with UAE utilities such as Abu Dhabi Transmission and Despatch Company, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
- Preferred Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field from a recognized institution
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience specifically in the design, construction, and commissioning of High Voltage Overhead Transmission Lines (OHL)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional registration is highly desirable
- Proven experience with electrical testing, commissioning, and energization of OHL systems up to 400kV or higher
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