Assistant Resident Engineer – Civil (Cable)

Location(s)
UAE – Various project sites

Ready to engineer your positive impact?
Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600 passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It’s your chance to be a part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition – while enhancing people’s lives through meaningful projects. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.

Are you ready to make a difference? Then we look forward to meeting you!

What we offer
Tractebel is more than a place to work. It’s your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. It’s an environment built on team spirit, where you can reach your highest potential.

We actively support the development of our people, and the opportunities for growth within the ENGIE Group are wide open.

We offer a competitive salary package including paid holidays, performance-based bonuses (for eligible roles), comprehensive health insurance, and ENGIE stock options, among other perks.
Flexible, hybrid arrangements allow one day of remote work per week.
We value team spirit and celebrate our achievements with events like our annual Iftar gathering and year-end festivities.

Your mission
As Assistant Resident Engineer – Civil (Cable) in our Transmission & Distribution department, you will support the Resident Engineer in supervising civil works related to underground cable projects. You will ensure that construction activities are carried out in accordance with contract documents, drawings, method statements, and safety requirements. Your role will involve site inspections, contractor coordination, and support in final project handover.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in daily supervision of civil works for underground cable projects.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor contractor performance.
• Liaise with all technical disciplines and attend Site Technical Coordination Meetings.
• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, and construction-related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with approved method statements, drawings, and layouts.
• Witness site activities and testing to verify compliance with project requirements.
• Support the Resident Engineer in carrying out final inspections, certification of completion, and handover of works.
• Ensure proper implementation of site safety measures.

We would love to hear from people with

Your qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (approved by UAE regulatory authorities).
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in civil engineering projects in the UAE, including underground cable works.

Who you are

• Strong technical knowledge of civil works for cable laying and related infrastructure.
• Skilled in site supervision, contractor coordination, and review of technical submissions.
• Familiar with UAE authority standards and utility requirements.

Your soft skills

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.

Preference

• Prior experience with TRANSCO, ADDC, DEWA or other major UAE utilities will be highly preferred.

Who we are
Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation!

Find out more about Tractebel, our activities and why you should join us here!

As part of the 96,000-strong ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.