Utilities Engineer (RTA / Roads experience)

• Supervise and inspect the construction of dry utility networks including HV/LV cables, street lighting, telecom (Etisalat/Du), ITS, and related infrastructure, verifying compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and authority standards (RTA, DEWA, Etisalat, Du, and DM).

• Review and verify excavation, duct laying, backfilling, cable pulling, jointing, termination, and chamber installation works in accordance with project specifications and approved method statements.

• Inspect trench preparation, bedding, and protection layers before and after utility installation, ensuring proper coordination between dry and wet utility networks to avoid clashes.

• Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and as-built drawings related to dry utilities, and monitor contractor compliance with safety requirements and quality control procedures.

• Witness and verify inspection requests (WIRs) and ensure all tests such as continuity, insulation resistance, and functional testing are properly conducted and documented.

• Coordinate with local authorities (RTA, DEWA, Etisalat, Du, Civil Defense, and DM) for inspections, NOCs, and approvals; identify and report non-conformances (NCRs) until closure.

• Maintain inspection records and site documentation, review daily progress reports, and participate in progress and coordination meetings to address technical issues and utility conflicts.

• Verify trench reinstatement, surface finishing, and utility protection and marking are carried out as per project requirements, and ensure all testing, commissioning, and handover documentation are complete before project closeout.