AECOM · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi · Ref: 30092654
Website AECOM
Employer posting date: 23 Sep 2026
Job details
Job overview
AECOM is recruiting a Assistant Resident Engineer – Wet Utilities in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The active official vacancy, reference J10160379, supports construction, infrastructure, engineering or site-delivery work within Engineering.
Role purpose: We are looking for an experienced Assistant Resident – Wet Utilities to join our infrastructure project team in Abu Dhabi, with experience in wet utilities and infrastructure works.
Delivery scope: Supervise and monitor the construction of wet utility infrastructure works, including stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, irrigation, and associated networks.; Oversee construction activities including pipelines, manholes, catch basins, gullies, culverts, drainage structures, and related works.; Ensure construction works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and project requirements.; Review Contractor submissions, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, RFIs, inspection requests, and other technical documents.; Monitor site progress, quality, workmanship, and compliance with approved project requirements.; Coordinate with the Contractor, Authorities, stakeholders, and other disciplines to resolve technical and construction-related issues.; Monitor testing and inspection of wet utility networks and ensure all required inspections and approvals are completed.; Identify technical issues, construction risks, and potential delays and coordinate with the project team to implement appropriate corrective actions.; Coordinate interfaces between wet utilities and other infrastructure elements, including roads, structures, electrical, telecom, landscaping, and other services.; Review site conditions and proposed construction solutions and provide technical recommendations where required.
Candidate profile: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.; Minimum 10+ Years relevant site experience in infrastructure and wet utilities construction.; Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering field (i.e. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural etc.) Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering field (i.e. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural etc.) ; Good knowledge of stormwater, sewerage, potable water, irrigation networks, and associated infrastructure works.; Experience in construction supervision, inspection, quality control, and coordination with Contractors.; Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and technical submissions.; Experience working on major infrastructure projects is preferred.; UAE infrastructure and Authority experience is an advantage.; Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.; Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team and manage multiple site;
Workplace and engagement: Full Time, onsite, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Salary, closing date and visa sponsorship are not disclosed by the employer.

Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor the construction of wet utility infrastructure works, including stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, irrigation, and associated networks.
- Oversee construction activities including pipelines, manholes, catch basins, gullies, culverts, drainage structures, and related works.
- Ensure construction works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and project requirements.
- Review Contractor submissions, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, RFIs, inspection requests, and other technical documents.
- Monitor site progress, quality, workmanship, and compliance with approved project requirements.
- Coordinate with the Contractor, Authorities, stakeholders, and other disciplines to resolve technical and construction-related issues.
- Monitor testing and inspection of wet utility networks and ensure all required inspections and approvals are completed.
- Identify technical issues, construction risks, and potential delays and coordinate with the project team to implement appropriate corrective actions.
- Coordinate interfaces between wet utilities and other infrastructure elements, including roads, structures, electrical, telecom, landscaping, and other services.
- Review site conditions and proposed construction solutions and provide technical recommendations where required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 10+ Years relevant site experience in infrastructure and wet utilities construction.
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering field (i.e. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural etc.) Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering field (i.e. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural etc.)
- Good knowledge of stormwater, sewerage, potable water, irrigation networks, and associated infrastructure works.
- Experience in construction supervision, inspection, quality control, and coordination with Contractors.
- Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and technical submissions.
- Experience working on major infrastructure projects is preferred.
- UAE infrastructure and Authority experience is an advantage.
- Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team and manage multiple site

Skills
- Civil engineering
- Structural engineering
- Electrical inspection
- Mechanical engineering
- Quality assurance
- Health and safety
- Document control
- Contract management
Salary and benefits
- AECOM states that benefits depend on employment status and may include health and insurance coverage, paid time off, leave programmes, well-being resources, travel insurance, recognition awards, retirement savings and an employee stock purchase plan.
About AECOM
Work with Us. Change the World. ; At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.; There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists.

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