Resident Engineer - OHL
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About the Role
Tractebel is seeking a Resident Engineer – Electrical (OHL) to lead site supervision for EHV/HV overhead transmission line projects in UAE. The role involves managing contractors, ensuring technical compliance, quality, safety, and timely delivery.
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Responsibilities
- Lead 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
- Ensure 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
- Supervise site activities related to tower foundation works, tower erection, conductor stringing, OPGW installation, and earthing systems
- Monitor contractor workmanship and compliance
- Ensure compliance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and review quality documentation
- Identify and close Non Conformance Reports (NCRs)
- Ensure compliance with project HSE plans and procedures, monitor contractor safety performance, and conduct site safety inspections and audits
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 8 years in Resident Engineer / Site Leadership roles
- Experience in 400kV / 220kV / 132kV transmission line projects
- Experience 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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Your mission
- 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 techn
- 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 Responsibilities
- Lead 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.
- Ensure 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.
- Supervise site activities related to: Tower foundation works, Tower erection, Conductor stringing, OPGW installation, Earthing systems.
- Monitor contractor workmanship and compliance.
- Ensure compliance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Review quality documentation and inspection reports.
- Identify and close Non Conformance Reports (NCRs).
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 8 years in Resident Engineer / Site Leadership roles
- Experience in 400kV / 220kV / 132kV transmission line projects
- Experience with UAE utilities such as Abu Dhabi Transmission and Despatch Company, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company, and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority preferred
Your Soft Skills
- Leadership and team management
- Strong communication skills
- Stakeholder management
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Time management and planning
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Decision making under pressure
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