Assistant Resident Engineer - Sewer

About the role

AECOM is recruiting an Assistant Resident Engineer for sewer works in Al Ain. The role supervises the construction of sewer pipelines and associated structures, ensures compliance with approved drawings and specifications, and liaises with the Resident Engineer, contractor, design team and authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise construction of gravity sewer pipelines, manholes, inspection chambers, house connections, laterals, tie-ins and associated sewer structures.
• Ensure works comply with approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, method statements, material approvals, ITPs and authority requirements.
• Monitor excavation, shoring, dewatering, bedding, pipe laying, jointing, pipe surround, backfilling, compaction and reinstatement.
• Verify pipeline alignment, gradients, invert levels, coordinates and connection details with the Survey Team.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, technical queries, inspection requests and method statements, and give technical input.
• Witness leakage tests, deflection tests, flow tests, CCTV inspections, testing and commissioning, and review CCTV reports to close defects.
• Coordinate sewer interfaces with roads, stormwater, potable water, irrigation, dry utilities, buildings and other infrastructure.
• Identify construction constraints and utility clashes and coordinate their resolution.
• Liaise with the Resident Engineer, Contractor, Design Team, QA/QC Team, Surveyors, Inspectors, Client representatives and authorities.
• Lead and guide Sewer Inspectors and other site supervision personnel.
• Monitor contractor performance, identify non-conforming works and enforce HSE requirements, especially for deep excavations, confined spaces, shoring, lifting and dewatering.
• Coordinate inspections, testing approvals and authority clearances with TAQA WS and other stakeholders.
• Support snagging, de-snagging, final inspections, commissioning and handover, and verify as-built drawings, testing records, O&M manuals and close-out documentation.
• Prepare progress reports, site records, inspection logs and technical documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in infrastructure projects, with significant experience in sewerage networks and utility infrastructure.
• Experience in the UAE/GCC and familiarity with TAQA Water Solutions standards and procedures is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sewer network construction, testing, commissioning and authority approval processes.

Required skills

• Understanding of QA/QC procedures and inspection requirements.
• Proficiency in reviewing technical drawings and engineering documents.
• Knowledge of utility coordination and multidisciplinary infrastructure interfaces.
• Ability to lead site teams and manage multiple stakeholders.

Preferred skills include strong problem-solving and decision-making in a construction environment. AECOM offers benefits depending on employment status, such as medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, flexible work options, an employee assistance program, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.