Resident Civil Engineer – Substation / Assistant Resident Civil Engineer – Substation

About the Position

Resident or Assistant Resident Civil Engineer role with GOPA Tech leading on-site civil works for 66/132/220/400 kV substations on EtihadWE's transmission network expansion in the Northern Emirates, UAE.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Resident Civil Engineer or Assistant Resident Civil Engineer for substation civil works on EPC and owner-led projects.
• Supervise and inspect civil construction works, including earthworks, foundations, plinths, cable trenches and ducts, drainage, access roads, retaining structures, and hard standings.
• Review and coordinate civil drawings, IFC documents, and shop drawings with design, geotechnical, and electrical teams.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality control activities, testing, and commissioning of civil components, while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Administer site documentation including RFIs, NCRs, site instructions, progress reports, as-built records, and daily logs.
• Support material acceptance, construction methodologies, and soil management plans, and coordinate with surveyors and geotechnical consultants.
• Assist with cost control, progress claim evaluation, and schedule tracking.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, lessons learned, and value engineering initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or licensed engineers, or candidates progressing toward professional registration, are preferred.
• For the Assistant Resident Civil Engineer role: 8+ years of overall experience, including at least 4 years on similar projects.
• For the Resident Civil Engineer role: 15+ years of overall experience, including at least 5 years on similar projects in transmission or substation environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of foundations, reinforced concrete, earthworks, drainage, and geotechnical investigations.
• Familiarity with power sector standards and codes, including local regulations and applicable IEC / IEEE requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office; experience with Revit, MicroStation, or other civil design software would be an advantage.
• Experience in EPC contract environments, site supervision, QA/QC procedures, and health and safety management.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in the power transmission sector.
• Professional growth and development within a leading consultancy firm.
• Competitive compensation package.

About the Company

GOPA Tech is a leading consultancy firm specializing in infrastructure projects across the United Arab Emirates and Western Asia. We are committed to delivering excellence in engineering, design, and project management.

Apply now and join our team in delivering critical infrastructure solutions for the Northern Emirates.