Resident Engineer Electrical

Join to apply for the Resident Engineer Electrical role at WSP in the Middle East Join to apply for the Resident Engineer Electrical role at WSP in the Middle East Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you'll be at the heart of an international collective of innovative thinkers, all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, working on projects that transform society for all of us.WSP Middle East is seeking a dynamic Resident Engineer - Electrical, you will lead and manage all aspects of overhead transmission line projects from initiation to closeout, ensuring adherence to project objectives, schedules, and budgets. You will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.Your new role, what's involved?Lead and manage all aspects of overhead transmission line projects, from initiation to closeout, ensuring adherence to project objectives, schedules, and budgets. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, and risk management strategies. Review engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for overhead transmission lines to ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines. Coordinate with Contractor's suppliers, and vendors to procure materials, equipment, and services necessary for project implementation. Supervise construction activities, including tower erection, conductor stringing, and installation of hardware and accessories, to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency. Conduct regular site inspections, conduct HSE auditing the work and reporting, quality assurance checks to monitor progress, identify issues, and resolve construction-related challenges in a timely manner, conduct regular progress review meeting, project scope review and verification, witnessing site acceptance and factory acceptance test and commissioning of the line. Verify all the as built documents. Verification and certification of materials and work measurements and complete the project closeout process. Manage project documentation, including contracts, permits and NOC, drawings, and reports, to ensure accurate record-keeping and facilitate project communication and reporting. Provide technical guidance and support to project team members, supporting the Principal Resident Engineer or Project Manager, Contractor and clients, addressing technical inquiries, resolving disputes, and mitigating project risks. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and safety protocols throughout the project lifecycle. Foster a culture of safety, professionalism, and excellence among project team members, promoting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Maintain complete project records, including technical documentation, test reports, and as-built drawings, ensuring proper handover upon project completion. Strong understanding of electrical power systems, including transmission, distribution, and substation components and operations. Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop and execute project plans, manage resources, and mitigate project risks. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders and build strong client relationships. Leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire and motivate project teams, foster collaboration, and drive results. Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) practices to ensure a safe worksite We'd love to hear from you if you have: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field, Master's degree preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred. Minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on overhead transmission line projects. Extensive knowledge of transmission line design, construction, and maintenance practices, including tower configurations, conductor types, and insulation methods. Proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools, such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and Auto CAD. Willingness to travel to project sites as needed and work flexible hours to accommodate project requirements. What's in it for you?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 that 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 WSPWSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Civil Engineering Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at WSP in the Middle East by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Electrical Engineer" roles. Engineer, Electrical (Eng. 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