Assistant Resident Engineer - Civil & Wet Utilities

About the role

AECOM is looking for an Assistant Resident Engineer - Civil & Wet Utilities to join its infrastructure project team in Abu Dhabi. The role assists the Resident Engineer in supervising and monitoring civil and wet utilities construction works, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements and project quality requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor civil and wet utilities construction in line with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Oversee wet utilities works, including stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water and irrigation networks.
• Supervise pipeline installation, manholes, catch basins, chambers, valves, fittings and associated structures.
• Monitor civil works such as excavation, earthworks, backfilling, compaction, concrete works and reinstatement.
• Review contractor submissions including shop drawings, method statements, material submittals and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Review and verify Inspection Requests (IRs), Requests for Information (RFIs) and quality documentation.
• Monitor construction progress against approved programmes and specifications, and coordinate with the Contractor, Inspectors, Surveyors, utility authorities and other disciplines.
• Monitor pipeline testing, leakage testing, CCTV inspections and other testing and commissioning activities.
• Identify defective or non-conforming works and follow up on corrective actions, and prepare site reports and support progress meetings.
• Assist the Resident Engineer with site activities, quality, safety and construction interfaces, and support final inspections, testing, handover and closeout.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in civil and wet utilities construction and site supervision.
• Experience in pipeline installation, manholes, chambers, testing, earthworks and reinstatement.
• Good knowledge of stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, irrigation and associated infrastructure works.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and method statements.
• Strong coordination, communication and problem-solving skills.
• UAE experience on infrastructure projects is preferred.

Required skills

• Reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications and method statements
• Inspection procedures, quality control and construction standards
• Pipeline installation, testing and commissioning

Applicants must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, a well-being programme, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.