Resident Electrical Engineer (400kV Cables)

Mott MacDonald

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: NP567-621

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Profile
Mott MacDonald is a £1.2 billion management, engineering and development consultancy with 16,000 staff and a global reach spanning six continents. Our network of 180 principal offices in 140 countries gives us local market insight backed by world class expertise to deliver excellence for every client.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate, and take positive steps to create an inclusive culture.

Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job:

Mott MacDonald is currently working on TRANSCO project Cable 400kV Cable ADST-SADIYAT & 400kV Bay Extension at ADST

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

- Resident electrical engineer with a successful record in the delivery of 400kV power cable projects, involving design and construction supervision
- The candidate will report to the Principal Resident Engineer
- Site management of all cable electrical installations including commissioning

Requirements

Candidate Specification

Essential Candidate Requirements:

- Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in construction supervision (400kV cable project experience essential)
- Full understanding of Health and Safety requirements
- Very good technical knowledge of civil works specifications/standards, for power cables projects
- Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
- Previous Project Management Consultant and Middle East experience is highly advantageous
- Fluency in English, both written and oral.
- Being able to assess situations in the context of the full business ecosystem

Skills

- A high standard of numerical, technical, analytical, problem solving and project management skills
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation abilities
- A high standard of report writing skills which require minimal proof-reading and peer review
- A range of report writing and visual and verbal presentation techniques
- Capable of working with a diverse range of technical and commercial staff and their outputs
- Ability to work under pressure and assimilate and convey information against challenging time constraint
- In Mott MacDonald, we have a strong policy ethical behavior and expect the highest standards of ethical practice. These are at the core of our corporate values hence do not engage in any aspects of bribery or corrupt practice. As such, we expect staff must always act:

- Professionally
- With integrity
- With due skill, care and diligence
- In good faith, and
- In compliance with all applicable laws

- Ability to relate to people of diverse cultural backgrounds
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels including external stakeholders
- Leadership and/or managerial experience along with mentoring skill
- Ensure MacDonald HSE policies are implemented and adhered in every activity
- Sound knowledge of professional and international standards

We thank you for your interest in this position and would like to inform you only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About the Company

The Mott MacDonald Group is a diverse management, engineering and development consultancy delivering solutions for public and private clients world-wide.

Mott MacDonald's uniquely diverse 1 billion global consultancy works across 12 core business areas.

As one of the world's largest employee-owned companies with over 14,000 staff, we have principal offices in nearly 50 countries and projects in 140.

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Electrical Engineer salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 5,500

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