Assistant Resident Engineer - Wet Utilities
Posted date [2026-09-27]
(ID: 52593)
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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
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
AECOM is seeking an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer - Wet Utilities in Abu Dhabi, UAE to support the supervision and delivery of wet utility infrastructure works, with particular emphasis on stormwater drainage. The role covers potable water, irrigation, sewerage, stormwater, and associated networks, combining site supervision, technical review, inspection, testing, commissioning, multidisciplinary coordination, and day-to-day support to the Resident Engineer.
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
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise construction of potable water, irrigation, sewerage, stormwater drainage, and associated wet utility networks.
- Monitor construction activities for compliance
with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans, and project requirements.
- Review contractor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, RFIs, inspection requests, and other technical documentation.
- Monitor site progress, construction quality, workmanship, and compliance with approved requirements.
- Coordinate with contractors, Authorities, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical and construction-related issues.
- Monitor inspection, testing, and commissioning activities for wet utility networks and verify that required approvals are obtained.
- Review construction activities and technical matters associated with stormwater drainage systems and related infrastructure.
- Identify construction risks, technical issues, and potential delays and coordinate appropriate corrective measures.
- Manage interfaces between wet utilities and roads, structures, electrical systems, telecom networks, and other infrastructure services.
- Maintain accurate records covering site activities, inspections, construction progress, technical issues, and correspondence.
- Support the Resident Engineer in the daily management, coordination, and supervision of site activities.
- Participate in site meetings, progress reviews, and technical coordination meetings with contractors and project stakeholders.
- Monitor implementation of applicable 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 in stormwater works.
- Good technical knowledge of stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, irrigation, and associated utility networks.
- 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 skills.
- Ability to manage multiple site activities while working effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
Wet Utilities and Stormwater Scope
The Assistant Resident Engineer will provide site-level engineering oversight across wet utility networks, with stormwater infrastructure forming a key part of the position. Responsibilities extend across construction supervision, technical documentation, inspections, testing, commissioning, approvals, quality monitoring, and resolution of site issues.
The role also requires careful management of interfaces between wet utilities and other infrastructure elements to reduce construction conflicts and support coordinated project delivery.
Recruitment and Onboarding
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. This requirement forms part of AECOM\'s secure recruitment process.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its teams support public- and private-sector clients throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global team of more than 50,000 professionals.
- Review contractor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, RFIs, inspection requests, and other technical documentation.
- Monitor site progress, construction quality, workmanship, and compliance with approved requirements.
- Coordinate with contractors, Authorities, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical and construction-related issues.
- Monitor inspection, testing, and commissioning activities for wet utility networks and verify that required approvals are obtained.
- Review construction activities and technical matters associated with stormwater drainage systems and related infrastructure.
- Identify construction risks, technical issues, and potential delays and coordinate appropriate corrective measures.
- Manage interfaces between wet utilities and roads, structures, electrical systems, telecom networks, and other infrastructure services.
- Maintain accurate records covering site activities, inspections, construction progress, technical issues, and correspondence.
- Support the Resident Engineer in the daily management, coordination, and supervision of site activities.
- Participate in site meetings, progress reviews, and technical coordination meetings with contractors and project stakeholders.
- Monitor implementation of applicable 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 in stormwater works.
- Good technical knowledge of stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, irrigation, and associated utility networks.
- 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 skills.
- Ability to manage multiple site activities while working effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
Wet Utilities and Stormwater Scope
The Assistant Resident Engineer will provide site-level engineering oversight across wet utility networks, with stormwater infrastructure forming a key part of the position. Responsibilities extend across construction supervision, technical documentation, inspections, testing, commissioning, approvals, quality monitoring, and resolution of site issues.
The role also requires careful management of interfaces between wet utilities and other infrastructure elements to reduce construction conflicts and support coordinated project delivery.
Recruitment and Onboarding
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. This requirement forms part of AECOM\'s secure recruitment process.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its teams support public- and private-sector clients throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global team of more than 50,000 professionals.
