Senior Underground Engineer

Senior Underground (UG) Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Contract Length: 12-Month Renewable Contract

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BE/B.Tech) in Civil & Structural Engineering (Master’s degree (ME/M.Tech) in Structural Engineering is preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in onshore civil and underground works with a strong technical background and practical aptitude.
• Expertise in conceptualisation, design, and detailed engineering of underground networks, including:
  • Utility lines
  • Drainage systems
  • Cooling water systems
  • Fire water networks
  • Contaminated and non-contaminated oil networks
• Proficiency in design and hydraulic calculations for surface drainage systems, including both gravity and liquid-filled systems.
• Strong capability in quantity estimation for underground and general civil works, including bill of materials preparation and subcontract documentation (e.g. scope of work, price schedules, technical reports).
• Experience in developing conceptual schematics and detailed engineering for plumbing and drainage services in buildings.
• Skilled in managing technical interfaces with project management teams, clients, certification authorities, subcontractors, and work-share offices.
• Familiarity with vendor interactions related to painting and coating materials, field joint materials, and isometric checking.
• Involvement in basic, conceptual, FEED, EPC, and EPIC projects.
• Ability to work independently and lead underground works as a UG specialist.
• Previous experience working with international clients such as major oil & gas operators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage underground civil and utility works, ensuring all design and engineering activities meet project specifications and international standards.
• Conduct design and hydraulic calculations for surface drainage and underground utility networks.
• Prepare quantity estimations, bill of materials, and subcontract documentation.
• Develop schematic designs and detailed engineering for plumbing and drainage systems in buildings.
• Interface with clients, certification authorities, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure alignment of underground works with overall project objectives.
• Manage technical reviews, ensuring compliance with engineering best practices and safety standards.
• Participate in tendering processes, preparing technical documents and evaluating contractor submissions.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects in a dynamic environment, collaborating with leading industry professionals. If you have a passion for underground engineering and want to contribute to complex infrastructure developments, we encourage you to apply.