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Senior Utilities Network Engineer
Nova International General Contracting L.L.C
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Senior
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1 weeks ago
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About the Role
Nova International General Contracting seeks a Senior Utilities Network Engineer to review and verify external utilities network designs for a large-scale residential development on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Key Skills for This Role
External Utilities Network Design ReviewADDC StandardsAutoCADCivil 3DHydraulic ModellingHV/LV Power Distribution
Responsibilities
- Review all external utilities design submissions from the appointed consultant including drawings, network calculations, specifications, and reports.
- Verify that utility network designs comply with ADDC, ADDED, DM, and other applicable Abu Dhabi authority standards and project requirements.
- Assess potable water, irrigation, HV/LV electrical, street lighting, and telecommunications network designs.
- Identify design deficiencies, clashes, or non conformances and prepare formal technical review comments.
- Maintain a utility design submission register and track review cycles, comment status, and approval milestones.
- Provide technical input to support NOC applications and authority review processes.
- Review and comment on utility shop drawings, contractor submittals, and method statements during construction.
- Support resolution of technical queries (RFIs) and design clarifications for utility works during construction.
- Conduct periodic site visits to verify utility network installations are executed in accordance with approved designs.
- Provide technical oversight and coordination to the MEP Network Engineer.
- Attend design review meetings, utility coordination workshops, and authority meetings.
- Prepare and maintain design review logs, technical comment registers, and submission tracking reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 8 years of experience in external utilities network engineering with strong UAE project experience
- Strong working knowledge of ADDC standards for HV/LV power and potable water networks
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- Valid UAE driving licence
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Master's Degree in relevant engineering discipline (advantageous)
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with IET, IMechE, CIBSE, or equivalent (preferred)
- Prior experience on Yas Island projects or with Yas Island/Miral authority requirements (highly advantageous)
- Arabic language (advantageous)
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Job Description
- The Senior Utilities Network Engineer is a specialist role responsible for reviewing and verifying all external utilities network design deliverables produced by the appointed design consultant for a large scale, phased residential Design & Build development on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
- The role focuses specifically on external utility networks — covering potable water, irrigation, electrical power distribution, and telecommunications infrastructure — ensuring that all submitted designs meet project requirements, Abu Dhabi authority standards, and applicable codes of practice befor
Key Responsibilities
- Review all external utilities design submissions from the appointed consultant including drawings, network calculations, specifications, and reports.
- Verify that utility network designs comply with ADDC, ADDED, DM, and other applicable Abu Dhabi authority standards and project requirements.
- Assess potable water network designs including pipe sizing, pressure analysis, hydraulic modelling, storage provisions, and ADDC connection requirements.
- Review irrigation network designs including distribution layouts, pressure zones, pump station provisions, and connection arrangements.
- Evaluate high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) electrical power distribution network designs including substation layouts, cable routing, and ADDC infrastructure requirements.
- Review street lighting network designs and external electrical distribution provisions.
- Assess telecommunications and IT network designs including ducting routes, fibre layouts, manhole schedules, and authority provider requirements.
- Verify utility corridor coordination and integration across all discipline networks within the site masterplan.
- Identify design deficiencies, clashes, or non conformances and prepare formal technical review comments for consultant response and close out.
- Maintain a utility design submission register and track review cycles, comment status, and approval milestones across all utility streams.
- Ensure utility design submissions are aligned with ADDC, ADDED, DM, TASAREEH, and telecommunications authority provider requirements.
- Provide technical input to support NOC applications and authority review processes across all utility disciplines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university — mandatory.
- Master's Degree in a relevant engineering discipline — advantageous.
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with IET, IMechE, CIBSE, or equivalent — preferred but not mandatory.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in external utilities network engineering, with strong UAE project experience.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing external utility design packages (water, power, irrigation, telecoms) on large scale residential or master development projects in Abu Dhabi.
- Strong working knowledge of ADDC standards for HV/LV power and potable water networks — essential.
- Prior experience on Yas Island projects or with Yas Island/Miral authority requirements — highly advantageous.
- Experience in Design & Build projects covering both pre construction design review and construction phase support.
- Familiarity with MEP systems design sufficient for design integration and coordination oversight.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D — mandatory for utility design review and mark up.
- Ability to interpret and critically review utility network drawings, hydraulic calculations, load schedules, and power distribution reports.
- Knowledge of ADDC electrical and water network standards and connection requirements — essential.
Key Competencies
- External Utilities Network Technical Expertise (Water, Power, Irrigation, Telecoms)
- Design Review & Quality Assurance
- ADDC & Abu Dhabi Utility Regulatory Compliance
- Utility Coordination & Clash Resolution
- Technical Oversight of MEP Integration
- Stakeholder Communication & Authority Engagement
Relevant Abu Dhabi Authorities & Standards
- Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC) — HV/LV electrical power and potable water network standards and connection requirements.
- Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (ADDED) — energy efficiency, sustainability, and utility network compliance.
- Department of Municipalities (DM) — development and planning compliance for utility infrastructure.
- TASAREEH — permit and approval management platform for Abu Dhabi construction works.
- Telecommunications authority providers — ducting, fibre, and network infrastructure requirements.
- Department of Transport (DOT) — utility corridor and road crossing coordination requirements.
- Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) — utility corridor coordination with drainage networks.
About Nova International General Contracting
- Nova International General Contracting is a newly established UAE based company dedicated to delivering excellence in general contracting and construction, specializing in executing branded residences.
- We are committed to the highest standards of quality, innovation, and client satisfaction in every project we undertake.
- Our ambition is to grow as a trusted partner and deliver landmark developments that shape the future of the UAE’s built environment.
Additional Information
- Nova International General Contracting is an equal opportunity employer.
- Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, experience, and business requirements, without unlawful discrimination, and in accordance with applicable UAE labor and employment laws.
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