Assistant Resident Engineer - Wet Utilities
Posted date [2026-09-25]
(ID: 52460)
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Job Description and Requirements
Assistant Resident Engineer - Wet UtilitiesJob Snapshot
Role: Assistant Resident Engineer - Wet Utilities
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Experience: Minimum 10+ years relevant experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
AECOM is seeking an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer - Wet Utilities for an infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role focuses on construction supervision and technical coordination of wet utility networks, with particular emphasis on stormwater works, alongside sewerage, potable water, and irrigation infrastructure. The position requires strong site supervision capability, knowledge of infrastructure construction requirements, and effective coordination with contractors, authorities, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
About the Role
Working as part of AECOM\'s infrastructure project team, the
Assistant Resident Engineer will support the Resident Engineer in managing day-to-day construction activities and ensuring wet utility works meet approved technical, quality, safety, and project requirements. The position covers site supervision, document review, inspections, testing and commissioning, interface coordination, and resolution of construction issues across multiple utility networks.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise construction of potable water, irrigation, sewerage, stormwater drainage, and associated wet utility networks.
* Monitor works against approved drawings, specifications, method statements, inspection and test plans, and project requirements.
* Review contractor submissions including shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, RFIs, inspection requests, and related technical documentation.
* Assess site progress, construction quality, workmanship, and compliance with project requirements.
* Coordinate with contractors, authorities, stakeholders, and other engineering disciplines to address technical and construction matters.
* Monitor inspections, testing, and commissioning of wet utility networks and follow up on required approvals.
* Review construction activities and technical matters associated with stormwater drainage systems and related infrastructure.
* Identify construction risks, potential delays, and technical issues and coordinate suitable corrective actions.
* Manage interfaces between wet utilities and roads, structures, electrical systems, telecommunications, and other infrastructure services.
* Maintain accurate records covering inspections, site activities, progress, correspondence, and technical issues.
* Support the Resident Engineer with daily management and supervision of construction activities.
* Participate in site, progress, and technical coordination meetings with contractors and project stakeholders.
* Monitor implementation of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements on site.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
* Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in wet utilities and infrastructure construction.
* Strong experience with stormwater works.
* Good knowledge of stormwater, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation networks.
* Practical experience in construction supervision, inspection, quality control, and contractor coordination.
* Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and technical submissions.
* UAE infrastructure and Authority experience is preferred.
* Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving capabilities.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team while managing multiple site activities.
Working at AECOM
The role provides an opportunity to contribute to infrastructure delivery within AECOM\'s global professional services environment. AECOM supports projects across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings, covering the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design, and engineering through program and construction management.
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, business travel insurance, recognition programs, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing professional services to public- and private-sector clients. Its teams work across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings, delivering advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion for fiscal year 2025.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise construction of potable water, irrigation, sewerage, stormwater drainage, and associated wet utility networks.
* Monitor works against approved drawings, specifications, method statements, inspection and test plans, and project requirements.
* Review contractor submissions including shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, RFIs, inspection requests, and related technical documentation.
* Assess site progress, construction quality, workmanship, and compliance with project requirements.
* Coordinate with contractors, authorities, stakeholders, and other engineering disciplines to address technical and construction matters.
* Monitor inspections, testing, and commissioning of wet utility networks and follow up on required approvals.
* Review construction activities and technical matters associated with stormwater drainage systems and related infrastructure.
* Identify construction risks, potential delays, and technical issues and coordinate suitable corrective actions.
* Manage interfaces between wet utilities and roads, structures, electrical systems, telecommunications, and other infrastructure services.
* Maintain accurate records covering inspections, site activities, progress, correspondence, and technical issues.
* Support the Resident Engineer with daily management and supervision of construction activities.
* Participate in site, progress, and technical coordination meetings with contractors and project stakeholders.
* Monitor implementation of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements on site.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
* Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in wet utilities and infrastructure construction.
* Strong experience with stormwater works.
* Good knowledge of stormwater, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation networks.
* Practical experience in construction supervision, inspection, quality control, and contractor coordination.
* Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and technical submissions.
* UAE infrastructure and Authority experience is preferred.
* Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving capabilities.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team while managing multiple site activities.
Working at AECOM
The role provides an opportunity to contribute to infrastructure delivery within AECOM\'s global professional services environment. AECOM supports projects across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings, covering the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design, and engineering through program and construction management.
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, business travel insurance, recognition programs, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing professional services to public- and private-sector clients. Its teams work across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings, delivering advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion for fiscal year 2025.
