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Infrastructure Dry Utilities Engineer (Site Supervision)

WSP

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Salary not disclosed
Full-time

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Description (EN)

The Infrastructure Engineer (Dry Utilities) is responsible for the planning, design review, coordination, and construction supervision of dry utility infrastructure systems including electrical distribution networks, street lighting, telecommunications, ICT, ELV systems, district cooling, gas networks, and utility corridors. The role ensures that utility designs and construction activities comply with project requirements, local authority regulations, and industry standards.

Design & Technical Review

  • Prepare and review designs, calculations, drawings, and specifications for dry utility networks.
  • Coordinate the design and integration of:
    • Electrical distribution systems (LV/MV/HV)
    • Street lighting systems
    • Telecommunications and fiber optic networks
    • ICT and smart city infrastructure
    • District cooling networks
    • Gas distribution systems
  • Review shop drawings, technical submissions, material submittals, and contractor proposals.
  • Verify compliance with utility authority requirements, project specifications, and international engineering standards.
  • Participate in utility master planning and infrastructure corridor design.

 

Construction Supervision

  • Supervise on-site installation of dry utility infrastructure works.
  • Ensure construction activities are executed according to approved drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
  • Monitor construction progress and provide technical support during project execution.
  • Review contractor RFIs, method statements, NCRs, and technical queries.
  • Witness testing, energization, commissioning, and handover of utility systems.
  • Resolve technical issues and coordinate design modifications when required.

 

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, MEP, roads, landscape, and wet utility disciplines.
  • Liaise with utility authorities, service providers, clients, and contractors.
  • Support utility applications, approvals, No Objection Certificates (NOCs), and authority coordination processes.
  • Attend technical meetings and provide engineering recommendations throughout project delivery.

 

Quality, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with project QA/QC procedures and engineering standards.
  • Monitor contractor adherence to approved methodologies and safety requirements.
  • Conduct inspections and audits to verify installation quality.
  • Support project HSE objectives and safe utility construction practices.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and authority regulations.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Professional Engineer certification or membership of a recognized engineering institution is preferred.
  • Additional qualifications in power systems, telecommunications, or utility engineering are advantageous.
  • 5-10+ years of experience in infrastructure projects with a focus on dry utilities.
  • Experience in engineering consultancy, PMC, design management, or construction supervision roles.
  • Demonstrated involvement in large-scale infrastructure, mixed-use developments, smart cities, industrial zones, airports, ports, or transportation projects.
  • Experience working with utility authorities and service providers.

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