Resident Engineer – Electrical (Emirati National)

About the role

The Resident Engineer – Electrical will oversee design, construction, testing, commissioning and close‑out of electrical works for a major project in Abu Dhabi. You will ensure compliance with contractual, OpCo and international standards while coordinating with project managers, contractors and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain familiarity with contractual arrangements and ensure site presence for HSE walkthroughs, inspections and audits.
• Supervise contractor implementation of HSE plans, promote proactive reporting and enforce safety standards.
• Ensure design adheres to OpCo specifications and international standards for safe, reliable facilities.
• Deliver electrical scope according to the approved project plan, critical path, QA/QC and HSE requirements.
• Manage design variations and execution changes through Management of Change procedures.
• Coordinate with Planning Engineer for scheduling high‑risk electrical activities and verify quality control records.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BE or BSc) certified by the Ministry of Higher Education.
• Minimum seven years of relevant experience, preferably with consultancy exposure.
• HSE certification such as IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
• Training in project management tools (PMP, PRINCE2, Primavera) and construction safety (OSHA 30‑hour).

Required skills

• Electrical design, testing and commissioning.
• HSE supervision and risk assessment.
• QA/QC documentation and compliance.
• Project management software (Primavera, PMP, PRINCE2).
• IOSH Managing Safely, OSHA construction safety.