Assistant Resident Engineer – Civil & Wet Utilities

About the role

AECOM is looking for an Assistant Resident Engineer for its infrastructure project team in Abu Dhabi. The post 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 and specifications
• Oversee wet utilities works such as stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water and irrigation networks
• Supervise pipeline installation, manholes, catch basins, chambers, valves, fittings and associated structures
• Monitor civil works including excavation, earthworks, backfilling, compaction, concrete works and reinstatement
• Review contractor submissions such as shop drawings, method statements, material submittals and ITPs, and verify IRs, RFIs and quality documentation
• Monitor progress against approved programmes and coordinate with the Contractor, inspectors, surveyors and utility authorities
• Monitor pipeline testing, leakage testing, CCTV inspections and other testing and commissioning
• Identify defective works and follow up on corrective actions, and prepare site reports and progress meeting support
• Assist with final inspections, testing, handover and closeout

Required profile

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

Required skills

• Reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications
• Understanding of inspection procedures, quality control and construction standards

New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.