Resident Engineer – Electrical OHL JRTD28
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Lead site supervision activities for EHV and HV overhead transmission line projects at 400kV, 220kV, and 132kV levels.
Act as the key site representative, managing contractors, coordinating with clients, and aligning execution with utility standards and contractual obligations.
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Role Overview
Lead site supervision activities for EHV and HV overhead transmission line projects at 400kV, 220kV, and 132kV levels.
Act as the key site representative, managing contractors, coordinating with clients, and aligning execution with utility standards and contractual obligations.
Project Leadership and Technical Oversight
- Lead electrical engineering activities and oversee site supervision teams and contractor execution.
- Ensure delivery meets schedule, budget, quality, safety, and contractual targets.
- Review contractor construction programs and resources.
- Ensure compliance 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 and Quality
- Supervise tower foundation works, tower erection, conductor stringing, OPGW installation, and earthing systems.
- Monitor contractor workmanship and compliance with project requirements.
- Ensure compliance with Inspection and Test Plans and review quality documentation and inspection reports.
- Identify and close Non-Conformance Reports.
HSE and Stakeholder Coordination
- Ensure compliance with project HSE plans and procedures and monitor contractor safety performance.
- Conduct site safety inspections and audits.
- Interface with clients, contractors, consultants, and utility authorities.
- Coordinate inspections, shutdowns, and energization approvals.
Commercial Administration
- Review and certify contractor progress claims.
- Verify quantities and variation orders and support contractual and commercial evaluations.
Testing, Commissioning, and Closeout
- Supervise testing and commissioning activities.
- Ensure final documentation and as-built submissions are completed.
- Support project handover and final acceptance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant Electrical Engineering experience.
- Minimum 8 years in Resident Engineer or site leadership roles.
- Extensive EHV/HV overhead transmission line construction experience.
- Experience with 400kV, 220kV, or 132kV transmission line projects.
- Strong construction supervision consultancy and utility transmission infrastructure experience.
- Experience with UAE transmission utility projects.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with Abu Dhabi Transmission and Despatch Company, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company, or Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is preferred.
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