Resident Engineer - Civil

Job title

Resident Engineer – Civil (Substation)

Location(s)

UAE – Various project sites

Ready to engineer your positive impact?

Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600 passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It’s your chance to be a part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition – while enhancing people’s lives through meaningful projects. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.

Are you ready to make a difference? Then we look forward to meeting you!

What We Offer

Tractebel is more than a place to work. It’s your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. It’s an environment built on team spirit, where you can reach your highest potential.

We actively support the development of our people, and the opportunities for growth within the ENGIE Group are wide open.

We offer 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 our achievements with events like our annual Iftar gathering and year-end festivities.

Your mission

As Resident Engineer – Civil (Substation) in our Transmission & Distribution department, you will manage the civil engineering portfolio of high-voltage power substation projects (400kV / 220kV / 132kV). You will oversee technical, HSE, and financial performance during design and construction supervision, ensuring delivery in line with contractual, safety, and quality standards.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise civil works for high-voltage substation projects.
• Monitor construction to ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Plan, organize, and oversee engineering and construction inspection activities.
• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, and method statements.
• Identify, report, and resolve non-conformance issues.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and international/local codes.
• Coordinate with the Client (e.g., TRANSCO) and other stakeholders on project interfaces.
• Oversee project closeout activities and verification of installed quantities.
  
  

We would love to hear from people with

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (approved by UAE regulatory authorities).
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in civil engineering, with substantial experience in substation projects in the UAE.
  
  

Who You Are

• Strong technical expertise in civil design and construction of substations.
• Experienced in contractor supervision, quality assurance, and project delivery.
• Familiar with UAE authority and utility standards.
  
  

Your Soft Skills

• Strong leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.
  
  

Preference

• Prior experience with TRANSCO, ADDC, DEWA or other major UAE utilities will be highly preferred.
  
  

Who We Are

Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation!

Find out more about Tractebel, our activities and why you should join us here!

As part of the 96,000-strong ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.

Business Unit: Tractebel

Division: Tractebel Div2

Legal Entity: TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY LLC ABU DHABI

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree