Assistant Resident Engineer - Civil Cable
Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Site Manager, Building Services Engineer -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Site Manager
Overview
Assistant Resident Engineer – Civil (Cable) |
Location:
UAE – Various project sites
Tractebel is a part of the ENGIE Group. It offers a competitive salary package including paid holidays, performance-based bonuses (for eligible roles), comprehensive health insurance, and ENGIE stock options, among other perks. Flexible, hybrid arrangements allow one day of remote work per week. We value team spirit and celebrate achievements with events such as our annual Iftar gathering and year-end festivities.
Yourmission
As Assistant Resident Engineer – Civil (Cable) in our Transmission & Distribution department, you will support the Resident Engineer in supervising civil works related to underground cable projects. You will ensure that construction activities are carried out in accordance with contract documents, drawings, method statements, and safety requirements. Your role will involve site inspections, contractor coordination, and support in final project handover.
YourKey Responsibilities
- Assist the Resident Engineer in daily supervision of civil works for underground cable projects.
- Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor contractor performance.
- Liaise with all technical disciplines and attend Site Technical Coordination Meetings.
- Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, and construction-related documentation.
- Ensure compliance with approved method statements, drawings, and layouts.
- Witness site activities and testing to verify compliance with project requirements.
- Support the Resident Engineer in carrying out final inspections, certification of completion, and handover of works.
- Ensure proper implementation of site safety measures.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (approved by UAE regulatory authorities).
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in civil engineering projects in the UAE, including underground cable works.
- Strong technical knowledge of civil works for cable laying and related infrastructure.
- Skilled in site supervision, contractor coordination, and review of technical submissions.
- Familiar with UAE authority standards and utility requirements.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.
- Prior experience with TRANSCO, ADDC, DEWA or other major UAE utilities will be highly preferred.
Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity.
Job DetailsRole Level: Mid-Level
• Work Type:
Contract
• Country:
United Arab Emirates
• City:
Abu Dhabi
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