RE -Civil - Substation

Job Description Overview As a Resident Engineer – Civil (Substations), you will be responsible for leading and supervising all civil works associated with substation construction projects. You will ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with design specifications, quality standards, safety regulations, and project timelines. Acting as the key on-site representative, you will coordinate with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure efficient execution and successful completion of high-voltage substation projects. Your role - Civil to lead the supervision of civil and structural works for high-voltage substation projects. The role involves ensuring all construction activities are executed in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and utility regulations. Key Responsibilities - Supervise all civil works related to GIS/AIS substations, including:- Control buildings - Transformer foundations - Gantry foundations - Cable trenches and duct banks - Boundary walls and fencing - Roads, drainage, and underground utilities - Oil containment pits and firewater structures - Monitor contractor performance, progress, and compliance with approved drawings and specifications. - Review and approve material submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and method statements. - Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures and HSE requirements. - Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, protection, and commissioning teams. - Liaise with clients, contractors, and utility authorities. - Review progress reports, variations, and contractor claims. - Support testing, commissioning, project handover, and close-out activities. About you - Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. - Professional Engineer/Chartered Engineer certification is an advantage. Experience - Minimum 15 years of experience in civil engineering and construction supervision. - Minimum 10 years of experience on 132kV and above substation projects. - Proven experience in GIS and AIS substations. - Consultancy/site supervision experience is mandatory. - UAE/GCC utility project experience is preferred. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. This includes: - Tax-free salary. - Life insurance coverage. - Medical insurance. - Annual leave balance. - Company gratuity scheme. - Discretionary bonus program. - Annual flight contribution. - Transportation & housing allowances. - Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition. Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. Professional Engineer/Chartered Engineer certification is an advantage. Minimum 15 years of experience in civil engineering and construction supervision. Minimum 10 years of experience on 132kV and above substation projects. Proven experience in GIS and AIS substations. Consultancy/site supervision experience is mandatory. UAE/GCC utility project experience is preferred.

Supervise all civil works related to GIS/AIS substations, including: Control buildings; Transformer foundations; Gantry foundations; Cable trenches and duct banks; Boundary walls and fencing; Roads, drainage, and underground utilities; Oil containment pits and firewater structures. Monitor contractor performance, progress, and compliance with approved drawings and specifications. Review and approve material submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and method statements. Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures and HSE requirements. Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, protection, and commissioning teams. Liaise with clients, contractors, and utility authorities. Review progress reports, variations, and contractor claims. Support testing, commissioning, project handover, and close-out activities.