Resident Engineer – Electrical OHL JRTD28

🏢 TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A DUBAI BRANCH
📍 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 2w ago🔄 Updated: 1w ago
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The Resident Engineer – Electrical (OHL) will lead and manage site supervision activities for Extra High Voltage (EHV) and High Voltage (HV) Overhead Transmission Line projects (400kV / 220kV / 132kV). Responsibilities include ensuring technical compliance, construction quality, safety performance, and timely delivery of projects, acting as the key site representative. This role involves managing contractors, coordinating with clients, and ensuring project execution aligns with utility standards and contractual obligations. Key duties encompass project leadership, technical oversight, construction supervision, quality assurance, HSE compliance, client coordination, commercial administration, and testing/commissioning. 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.You will act as the key site representative, managing contractors, coordinating with clients, and ensuring pr
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○Electrical Project Engineer○Resident Electrical Supervisor○Transmission Line Design○Transmission Line Engineer○Tower foundation works○Tower erection○Conductor stringing○OPGW installation○Technical submittals○Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)○Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)○HSE plans○Project handover
Engineering, Construction & Trades
○MEP Systems○Systems Engineering○Site Supervision○Electrical Design○Heating Systems○Shop Drawings○Method Statements
Finance, Legal & Governance
○Valuation
Information Technology
○Quality Assurance
Requirements
  • 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.
Description
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.You will act as the key site representative, managing contractors, coordinating with clients, and ensuring project execution aligns with utility standards and contractual obligations.Your key responsibilitiesProject Leadership & Site ManagementLead 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.Technical OversightEnsure 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.Construction SupervisionSupervise site activities related to:Tower foundation worksTower erectionConductor stringingOPGW installationEarthing systemsMonitor contractor workmanship and compliance.Quality AssuranceEnsure compliance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).Review quality documentation and inspection reports.Identify and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).Health, Safety & EnvironmentEnsure compliance with project HSE plans and procedures.Monitor contractor safety performance.Conduct site safety inspections and audits.Client & Stakeholder CoordinationInterface with clients, contractors, consultants, and utility authorities.Attend technical and progress meetings.Coordinate inspections, shutdowns, and energization approvals.Commercial AdministrationReview and certify contractor progress claims.Verify quantities and variation orders.Support contractual and commercial evaluations.Testing, Commissioning & CloseoutSupervise testing and commissioning activities.Ensure final documentation and as-built submissions are completed.Support project handover and final acceptance.We would love to hear from people withExtensive 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.Your qualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringMinimum 15 years of relevant experience in Electrical EngineeringMinimum 8 years in Resident Engineer / Site Leadership rolesExperience in 400kV / 220kV / 132kV transmission line projectsExperience with UAE utilities such as Abu Dhabi Transmission and Despatch Company, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company, and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority preferred
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