# Principal Resident Engineer-Electrical — WSP in the Middle East

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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 38,000 to 62,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-11
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## Description

Job Description

As a Principle Resident Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing electrical engineering projects within the Power Distribution domain. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that projects are executed according to specifications, on time, and within budget, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Define Electrical Engineering strategies and undertake feasibility works across numerous project types in UAE.

• Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity

• Undertake project documentation reviews and checking in accordance with QA procedures

• Lead the project and undertake line manager responsibility for the project supervision team

• Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies

• Ensure the right resources are utilized effectively at the right time in projects Including engaging with the

• Complimentary Resource Centers (CRCs) to ensure that communication and design and review processes are continually improved and achieve required targets with expected quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil engineering, with specific experience in overhead line projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.

• A Master's degree is a plus.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification.

• Proven experience as a Resident Engineer Electrical in large infrastructure or construction projects.

• Strong knowledge of Electrical engineering principles and practices.

• Experience and proven ability to lead and manage an engineering team in multi- disciplinary projects with teams based across multiple locations around the globe

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## Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil engineering, with specific experience in overhead line projects. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus. Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification. Proven experience as a Resident Engineer Electrical in large infrastructure or construction projects.

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