
ENGIE
Resident Engineer – MEP (Substation Projects)
- Contract
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 14/03/2026
Job overview
Date posted
28/01/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
14/03/2026
Job description
The Resident Engineer – MEP (Substation Projects) role at Tractebel Engineering S.A., Dubai Branch, is a senior site-based engineering position within the Transmission & Distribution department, responsible for managing the mechanical and MEP scope of high-voltage power substation projects across the UAE. The role covers substations rated at 400kV, 220kV, and 132kV and includes full responsibility for Fire Protection Systems (FPS), HVAC systems, lifting equipment, and associated auxiliary MEP systems. The Resident Engineer ensures technical excellence, HSE compliance, and financial performance during both design and construction phases, supervising complex engineering works and ensuring strict adherence to approved designs, technical standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements. The role requires close coordination with the Client, specifically TRANSCO, as well as contractors and other project stakeholders, managing customer interfaces, resolving and reporting non-conformance issues, overseeing inspection activities, monitoring contractor performance, and managing project closeout including verification of installed quantities. The position operates within Tractebel’s mission to support the energy transition and sustainable infrastructure development, with projects aligned to power and electrical grid development in the UAE. Flexible hybrid working is offered, allowing one day of remote work per week, alongside site-based responsibilities across various UAE project locations.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Manage MEP engineering activities for high-voltage power substation projects including FPS, HVAC, lifting equipment, and auxiliary systems
- Supervise and manage complex technical works during both design and construction phases
- Ensure construction activities strictly follow approved designs and report or resolve non-conformance issues
- Plan, organize, and supervise engineering supervision and construction inspection activities on site
- Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with technical standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements
- Coordinate with the Client, including TRANSCO, and other project stakeholders to manage customer and interface requirements
- Oversee project closeout activities and verify installed quantities against approved documentation
- Ensure full HSE compliance across all site activities in line with company, client, and regulatory requirements
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering approved by UAE regulatory authorities
- Possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in MEP engineering for power projects within the UAE
- Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of Fire Protection Systems, HVAC, and mechanical systems in power substations
- Exhibit proven expertise in site supervision, contractor management, and quality inspection processes
- Maintain familiarity with UAE authority requirements and TRANSCO or equivalent utility standards
- Show prior experience with TRANSCO, ADDC, DEWA, or other UAE utilities as a preferred qualification
- Apply strong leadership, coordination, and problem-solving capabilities in multicultural and fast-paced project environments