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WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

Resident Engineer - Electrical

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAbu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
  • A minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on overhead transmission line projects, is required.
  • Extensive knowledge of transmission line design, construction, and maintenance practices, including tower configurations, conductor types, and insulation methods, is required.
  • Proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools, including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and AutoCAD, is required.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites and work flexible hours to accommodate project requirements is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all aspects of substation projects from initiation to closeout, ensuring adherence to project objectives, schedules, and budgets.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
  • Review engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for substations to ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and vendors to procure materials, equipment, and services necessary for project implementation.
  • Supervise construction activities, including installation of hardware and accessories, to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency.
  • Conduct site inspections, HSE audits, quality assurance checks, progress review meetings, project scope review and verification, and site and factory acceptance testing and commissioning of the line.
  • Verify as-built documents, materials, and work measurements, and complete the project closeout process.
  • Manage project documentation, including contracts, permits, NOCs, drawings, and reports, to ensure accurate record-keeping and facilitate project communication and reporting.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to project team members, the Principal Resident Engineer or Project Manager, contractors, and clients; address technical inquiries, resolve disputes, and mitigate project risks.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and safety protocols throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Promote safety, professionalism, excellence, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing among project team members.
  • Maintain complete project records, including technical documentation, test reports, and as-built drawings, ensuring proper handover upon project completion.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree is preferred.
  • A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

About the Company

WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1959

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