Resident Engineer Civil Substations

Job Description

Overview

As a Resident Engineer – Civil (Substations), you will be responsible for leading and supervising all civil works associated with substation construction projects. You will ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with design specifications, quality standards, safety regulations, and project timelines. Acting as the key on-site representative, you will coordinate with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure efficient execution and successful completion of high-voltage substation projects.

Your role

• Lead and supervise civil construction activities for substation projects, including foundations, control buildings, cable trenches, and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure all works are executed in compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and international/local standards.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality of work, and adherence to project schedules.
• Review and approve contractor submissions including method statements, shop drawings, material submittals, and work procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality control and compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and other disciplines to ensure seamless integration of civil works.
• Act as the primary point of contact between client, contractor, and supervision team on-site.
• Manage and resolve technical issues, site challenges, and contractual matters.
• Maintain accurate documentation, site records, progress reports, and correspondence.
• Lead site meetings, progress reviews, and report project status, risks, and mitigation measures.
• Oversee testing, commissioning support, and handover processes for civil components.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in civil engineering, with significant experience in substation or power infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in managing and supervising large-scale substation construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and HSE standards.
• Familiarity with international standards (IEC, BS, ASTM) and GCC/UAE regulations is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools; knowledge of planning software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project) is an advantage.
• Ability to work on-site and travel within the region as required.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.