Assistant Resident Engineer - Civil Substation

Job description / Role

Ready to engineer your positive impact?

Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600 passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It's your chance to be a part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition - while enhancing people's lives through meaningful projects. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.

Are you ready to make a difference? Then we look forward to meeting you!

What we offer

Tractebel is more than a place to work. It's your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. It's an environment built on team spirit, where you can reach your highest potential.

We actively support the development of our people, and the opportunities for growth within the ENGIE Group are wide open.

We offer a competitive salary package including paid holidays, performance-based bonuses (for eligible roles), comprehensive health insurance, and ENGIE stock options, among other perks.

Flexible, hybrid arrangements allow one day of remote work per week.

We value team spirit and celebrate our achievements with events like our annual Iftar gathering and year-end festivities.

Your mission

As Assistant Resident Engineer - Civil (Substation) in our Transmission & Distribution department, you will assist the Resident Engineer in supervising civil works for high-voltage substations. You will ensure that construction activities are carried out in compliance with the contract documents, drawings, method statements, and industry standards. Your role will focus on site inspections, contractor coordination, and ensuring quality and safety during project execution.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in day-to-day supervision of substation civil works.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify contractor performance and compliance with drawings and approved methods.
• Liaise with all technical disciplines and attend Site Technical Coordination Meetings.
• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, and construction-related documents.
• Monitor and witness construction and testing activities to ensure contract compliance.
• Support final inspections, completion certification, and handover of works.
• Ensure effective implementation of safety measures on site.

Your qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (approved by UAE regulatory authorities).
• Minimum 8 years' experience in civil engineering projects, with proven experience in substation civil works in the UAE.

Who you are

• Strong knowledge of civil engineering practices in high-voltage substations.
• Skilled in site supervision, contractor coordination, and reviewing technical submissions.
• Familiar with UAE authority standards and utility requirements.

Your soft skills

• Strong interpersonal and coordination abilities.
• Detail-oriented and proactive in resolving technical/site issues.
• Comfortable working in multicultural, fast-paced environments.

Preference

Prior experience with TRANSCO, ADDC, DEWA or other major utilities in the UAE will be highly preferred.

Who we are

Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation!

As part of the 96,000-strong ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.