Resident Engineer Electrical

UAE
  • Lead and manage all aspects of overhead transmission line projects, from initiation to closeout, ensuring adherence to project objectives, schedules, and budgets. 
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, and risk management strategies. 
  • Review engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for overhead transmission lines to ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines. 
  • Coordinate with Contractor’s suppliers, and vendors to procure materials, equipment, and services necessary for project implementation. 
  • Supervise construction activities, including tower erection, conductor stringing, and installation of hardware and accessories, to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency. 
  • Conduct regular site inspections, conduct HSE auditing the work and reporting, quality assurance checks to monitor progress, identify issues, and resolve construction-related challenges in a timely manner, conduct regular progress review meeting, project scope review and verification, witnessing site acceptance and factory acceptance test and commissioning of the line. Verify all the as built documents. 
  • Verification and certification of materials and work measurements and complete the project closeout process. 
  • Manage project documentation, including contracts, permits and NOC, drawings, and reports, to ensure accurate record-keeping and facilitate project communication and reporting. 
  • Provide technical guidance and support to project team members, supporting the Principal Resident Engineer or Project Manager, Contractor and clients, addressing technical inquiries, resolving disputes, and mitigating project risks. 
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and safety protocols throughout the project lifecycle. 
  • Foster a culture of safety, professionalism, and excellence among project team members, promoting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
  • Maintain complete project records, including technical documentation, test reports, and as-built drawings, ensuring proper handover upon project completion.
  • Strong understanding of electrical power systems, including transmission, distribution, and substation components and operations. 
  • Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop and execute project plans, manage resources, and mitigate project risks. 
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders and build strong client relationships. 
  • Leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire and motivate project teams, foster collaboration, and drive results.
  • Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) practices to ensure a safe worksite


Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, Master's degree preferred. 
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred. 
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on overhead transmission line projects. 
  • Extensive knowledge of transmission line design, construction, and maintenance practices, including tower configurations, conductor types, and insulation methods. 
  • Proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools, such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and AutoCAD.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites as needed and work flexible hours to accommodate project requirements.


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Publisher: Bayt
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