Utilities Engineer

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Job Description
Utilities Engineer
Dubai, UAE
What You'll Be Doing

• Plan, organize, and ensure adequate staffing, execution, and monitoring of all utilities field engineering activities and related support operations.
• Provide technical guidance on scope of work, schedules, procedures, field construction problems, and other utilities-related information to the project team and contractors.
• Determine budget estimates and staffing requirements for utilities works in line with the defined scope and schedule.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain construction engineering quality control for all utilities works in the field (wet and dry utilities).
• Coordinate closely with construction management to eliminate hazards associated with utilities works that may adversely affect the environment, safety, or health of employees and the public.
• Establish and maintain a close working relationship with project design engineering teams, client representatives, utility authorities, and contractors for all utilities interfaces.
• Maintain project control documentation for utilities, including design drawings and specifications, RFIs, back-charges, change orders, redlines, and as-built records.
• Monitor contractor performance with respect to schedule, quality, and conformance to utilities plans, specifications, and authority requirements.
• Review and provide input on utilities method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, and material submittals.
• Conduct performance evaluations for assigned utilities engineers and technical staff.
• Make decisions regarding long-range planning, scheduling, budgeting, work priorities, and personnel related to utilities works.
• Provide advice to management on field engineering procedures, construction methods, technical risks, and financial matters pertaining to utilities.
• Frequently interface with upper-level management, client personnel, and external stakeholders to report progress and resolve issues related to utilities.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate or assigned.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or related discipline) or construction-related field, or equivalent construction-related work experience.
• 10 years experience minimum and 6 years experience in Dubai, in field construction, with significant exposure to utilities, civil, and/or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in the construction of large civil/structural and/or industrial projects at domestic and/or foreign locations, including supervisory experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering and construction-related processes, field execution, and industry practices.
• Strong understanding of utilities construction methods, sequencing, and interface with other disciplines (roads, structures, buildings, telecom, dry utilities, stormwater etc.).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering and construction (e.g., AutoCAD, MS Office, scheduling tools).
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a supervisory capacity on complex projects, leading multidisciplinary teams in the field.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Strong knowledge of local authority standards and approval processes for utilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors and resolving complex site coordination issues.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building abilities.
• High level of organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery.

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