# Resident Engineer - Civil_OHL

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

As a Resident Engineer - Civil, you will lead and manage all aspects of overhead transmission line projects from initiation to closeout, ensuring adherence to project objectives, schedules, and budgets.

Responsibilities:

- Act as the primary technical leader on-site for EPC civil works, supervising contractors, and managing daily OHL construction activities.

- Inspect and approve civil works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, Method Statements, and ITPs.

- Review and approve civil drawings, shop drawings, material submittals, and geotechnical reports.

- Ensure strict adherence to HSE standards and UAE/TAQA safety regulations, promoting a safety-first culture.

- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, attend progress meetings, and submit daily/weekly progress reports.

- Coordinate Permits/NOCs required for site activities and maintain comprehensive site documentation.

- Coordinate with Contractor's suppliers and vendors to procure materials, equipment, and services necessary for project implementation.

- Conduct regular site inspections, HSE auditing, and quality assurance checks to monitor progress and resolve construction-related challenges.

- Verification and certification of materials and work measurements and complete the project closeout process.

- Provide technical guidance and support to project team members, addressing technical inquiries, resolving disputes, and mitigating project risks.

- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and safety protocols throughout the project lifecycle.

- Foster a culture of safety, professionalism, and excellence among project team members, promoting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

- Maintain complete project records, including technical documentation, test reports, and as-built drawings.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field, Master's degree preferred.

- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

- Minimum of 15 years of experience in Civil engineering, with a focus on overhead transmission line projects.

- Extensive knowledge of transmission line design, construction, and maintenance practices.

- Proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools, such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and AutoCAD.

- Willingness to travel to project sites as needed and work flexible hours to accommodate project requirements.

- Expertise in reinforced concrete foundations, geotechnical investigation, tower spotting, and stringing logistics.

- Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop and execute project plans, manage resources, and mitigate project risks.

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders and build strong client relationships.

- Leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire and motivate project teams, foster collaboration, and drive results.

- Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) practices to ensure a safe worksite

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## Skills

### Required
- civil engineering
- overhead transmission line projects
- PLS-CADD
- PLS-POLE
- AutoCAD
- project management
- HSE practices

### Nice to have
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Master's degree

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