Principle Resident Engineer - Electrical (2 Months Contract)

Principal Resident Engineer - Electrical (2 Months Contract)

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Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you'll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us.

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Principal Resident Engineer Electrical who will be responsible for overseeing and managing electrical engineering projects within the TRANSCO (Abu Dhabi Transmission and Dispatch Company) domain. They 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.

Your new role, what's involved:

• 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.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience: 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.
• Excellent project management and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Experience and proven ability to lead and manage an engineering team in multi-disciplinary projects with teams based across multiple locations around the globe.
• Dynamic and like to challenge the norm by finding new and innovative ways to get work done without compromising on quality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of local and international construction codes and regulations.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• TRANSCO experience is mandatory.

What's in it for you:

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important, be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish times will help with this, let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first-class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!