Resident Engineer - Electrical (Cable)
TRACTEBEL
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Contractor
Job title
Resident Engineer – Electrical (Cable)
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 – Electrical (Cable) in our Transmission & Distribution department, you will manage the electrical engineering portfolio of high-voltage underground cable projects (400kV / 220kV / 132kV). You will be responsible for technical, HSE, and financial performance during design and construction supervision, ensuring high-quality delivery while coordinating with the Client (TRANSCO) and other stakeholders.
Your Key Responsibilities
Your Qualifications
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 S.A., DUBAI BRANCH
Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Resident Engineer – Electrical (Cable)
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 – Electrical (Cable) in our Transmission & Distribution department, you will manage the electrical engineering portfolio of high-voltage underground cable projects (400kV / 220kV / 132kV). You will be responsible for technical, HSE, and financial performance during design and construction supervision, ensuring high-quality delivery while coordinating with the Client (TRANSCO) and other stakeholders.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of engineering and site supervision for cable projects (400kV / 220kV / 132kV).
- Oversee construction and ensure strict compliance with approved designs and specifications.
- Monitor, report, and resolve non-conformance issues.
- Plan, organize, and supervise engineering and construction inspection activities.
- Ensure compliance with HSE and quality standards throughout execution.
- Coordinate with the Client, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth interfaces.
- Manage project closeout, including verification of installed quantities.
- Provide technical oversight, reporting, and recommendations to project leadership.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (approved by UAE regulatory authorities).
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in high-voltage cable projects in the UAE.
- Strong expertise in 400kV / 220kV / 132kV cable design, construction, and supervision.
- Experienced in site supervision, contractor management, and quality assurance.
- Familiar with UAE utility authority standards and requirements.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious mindset.
- 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 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 S.A., DUBAI BRANCH
Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
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