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We are looking for an Assistant Resident Engineer – Electrical – 400 kV substation for one of our clients with the following details: Start date: ASAP. Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE. Work status: Single status. Working Conditions: Full-time, site-based position. Occasional travel to other project-related locations may be required. Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends during critical construction or commissioning phases. Mandatory compliance with all site access, safety, and security requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Assist the Resident Electrical Engineer in supervising electrical construction activities carried out by the EPC Contractor
Support inspections of electrical works including equipment installation, cabling, earthing and grounding systems, protection and control systems
Verify that works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, method statements, specifications, and agreed construction procedures
Support the monitoring of electrical quality assurance and quality control activities on site
Assist in identifying non-conformities and deviations and support the follow-up of corrective actions under the supervision of the Resident Electrical Engineer
Participate in the review of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and inspection records related to electrical works
Assist in monitoring HSE compliance related to electrical activities on site
Support site safety observations, toolbox talks, and reporting of unsafe conditions or near-miss events related to electrical works
Promote safe working practices and compliance with site safety rules
Assist in witnessing testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities performed by the EPC Contractor
Support verification that tests results and records are properly documented and meet project requirements
Support coordination between the EPC Contractor, the Resident Engineer, and the Consultant’s project team on electrical matters
Assist in attending site technical and coordination meetings, taking notes and following up on assigned electrical action items
Support material inspections on site when required, including checking delivery condition, quantities, and conformity with approved documentation
Assist in reviewing basic shipping and material documentation (BOM, certificates, drawings) under supervision
Assist in maintaining site records related to electrical works, including inspection reports, daily site records, NCR logs, punch lists, and progress tracking
Contribute to the preparation of daily and weekly site reports by providing accurate site observations and data
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
Initial to intermediate experience (typically 2–5 years) in site supervision, construction, or engineering support roles within EPC or infrastructure projects
Basic knowledge of electrical construction activities (HV/MV/LV, protection & control, or similar)
Familiarity with international standards (IEC, IEEE) is an advantage
Good skills in reporting, communication, and teamwork
Willingness to work on site in a construction environment