Assistant Resident Engineer – Electrical

Job description / Role

Overview

This senior engineering role is responsible for supervising and managing electrical infrastructure projects, particularly in transmission and distribution systems. The Assistant Resident Engineer ensures quality execution, regulatory compliance, and coordination across disciplines with a strong focus on safety, risk management, and technical excellence. The position demands extensive experience in high-voltage systems commissioning and stakeholder engagement, especially within TRANSCO and ADNOC project environments.

Your role

Supervise the works in such a way that the work is performed in proper sequence and required quality as per contract document.
Perform and approve all the site activities, carry out the day-to-day site inspection, attend all the pre-commissioning and commissioning tests, alignments, etc., and issue site memos wherever required.
PRE for interdisciplinary coordination at site.
Monitor and report on the progress of work.
Supervise, guide, and cooperate with the inspectors to supervise the works in such a way that the work is performed in proper sequence and required quality as per contract document.
Ensure that the documentation for the completion of work activities listed in the Quality Control Plan/Inspection Test Plan is complete and all supporting documents to substantiate the completed works are attached with the Quality Control Records and the data filled in the Quality Control Records are correct.
Supervise and follow up the tests on site.
Cooperate with the Quantity Surveyor to review the contractor monthly invoices.
Cooperate with the QA/QC Engineer to ensure that the work is carried out to the agreed QC level and recorded in the appropriate QC forms and documents.
Ensure that practicable measures are taken through the Contractor HSE team to protect and promote health, safety, and environment.
For any commissioning activities, direct contact is to be maintained with TRANSCO PE&C Department, with information to TRANSCO Project Engineer and having proper liaison with PRE and RE.
Must have complete knowledge of the work packages and responsibility assigned to him.
Must be aware of the construction schedule and ensure timely completion of the work on schedule.
Responsible for verifying the implementation of risk responses and identifying new risks at the site.

About you

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BE) or equivalent in Engineering from a recognized university. Candidates with a minimum of three (3) years of diploma in Electrical or Electronics & Communication Engineering from a recognized institute with good and relevant experience in similar projects will also be considered. The degree should be certified by the Ministry of Higher Education before employment.

Minimum experience

7 years of experience in the relevant field for engineering degree holders and nine (9) years for diploma holders, preferably with a consultant. Experience shall include successfully completing a previous project of similar type and scope of work.

Field of experience

• Transmission/Distribution power systems.
• High voltage, medium voltage, and low voltage switchgears.
• Power transformers.
• Protection and control systems.
• Auxiliary power - 110V and 48V DC system and LVAC.
• Instrumentation and control (DCS, SCADA, and telecom).
• Installation of cables and cable ways.
• Stringing of OHL conductors/OPGW.
• Testing and commissioning of transformers, switchgears, protection and control systems, telecom systems, etc.
• Issue site memos.
• Familiarity with Transco specifications.
• Awareness of HSE monitoring implementation and knowledge of relevant hazards.
• Ability to monitor and supervise contractor and subcontractor activities from all different aspects.
• Early identification of risks.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career. This includes:
Tax-free salary.
Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
Employee wellbeing program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We are AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, we can change the world. We are committed to leading our clients across various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability but enriches itself through these differences.