# Assistant Resident Engineer - Electrical_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 an Assistant Resident Engineer - Electrical, you will support in leading and managing all aspects of overhead transmission line projects from initiation to closeout, ensuring adherence to project objectives, schedules, and budgets.

Responsibilities:

- Assist the Resident Engineer in supervising day-to-day electrical construction activities for OHL projects.

- Inspect OHL works including tower erection, conductor and earthwire/OPGW stringing, insulator installation, earthing, and associated electrical works.

- Ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, Method Statements, ITPs, and project requirements.

- Review electrical drawings, shop drawings, material submittals, Method Statements, and other technical documentation.

- Conduct regular site inspections and monitor quality, progress, and HSE compliance.

- Witness and verify electrical inspections, testing, and commissioning activities as required.

- Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical and site-related issues.

- Support coordination of Permits/NOCs, shutdowns, access requirements, and work permits required for electrical activities.

- Monitor contractor progress against the approved programme and report delays, risks, or technical issues to the Resident Engineer.

- Maintain and review project documentation including RFIs, NCRs, inspection requests, test reports, and material records.

- Attend progress and coordination meetings and follow up on electrical-related actions.

- Ensure compliance with applicable UAE/TAQA HSE, quality, and electrical safety requirements.

- Review as-built drawings, testing and commissioning records, handover documentation, and project close-out requirements.

- Provide technical support to the Resident Engineer/Project Manager and assist in resolving electrical construction and interface issues.

- Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and professionalism throughout project execution

Qualifications:

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

- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on overhead transmission line projects.

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

- 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

## Skills

### Required
- Electrical 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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