Assistant Resident Engineer - Wet Utilities
Posted date [2026-10-01]
(ID: 52784)
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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: Relevant wet utilities and infrastructure construction experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
AECOM is seeking an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer - Wet Utilities for its infrastructure project team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role is focused on construction supervision and technical coordination of wet utility networks, with particular emphasis on stormwater works. The position involves overseeing site activities, reviewing contractor submissions, monitoring quality and progress, coordinating utility interfaces, and supporting the Resident Engineer in the delivery of infrastructure works.
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 works to confirm compliance with 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 supporting technical documentation.
- Monitor site progress, workmanship, construction quality, and compliance with established project requirements.
- Coordinate with the Contractor, Authorities, stakeholders, and other engineering disciplines to address technical and construction issues.
- Oversee inspection, testing, and commissioning activities for wet utility networks and monitor the required approval process.
- Review construction activities and technical matters associated with stormwater drainage systems and related infrastructure.
- Identify potential construction risks, technical concerns, and delays and coordinate appropriate corrective measures.
- Manage interfaces between wet utilities and roads, structures, electrical systems, telecommunications, and other infrastructure services.
- Maintain accurate records covering inspections, site activities, progress, technical matters, and project correspondence.
- Support the Resident Engineer with day-to-day site management and construction supervision.
- Participate in site, progress, and technical coordination meetings with the Contractor and other project stakeholders.
- Monitor implementation of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements on site.
Technical Focus
The role requires a solid understanding of wet utility infrastructure, particularly stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation networks. The Assistant Resident Engineer will need to interpret construction drawings and specifications while reviewing method statements, ITPs, technical submissions, inspections, testing, and site execution.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Relevant experience in wet utilities and infrastructure construction.
- Strong experience in stormwater works.
- Good knowledge of stormwater, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation systems.
- 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 manage multiple site activities while working effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
Working at AECOM
This position sits within AECOM\'s Transportation business and Construction career area. It provides direct involvement in infrastructure construction, wet utility coordination, site supervision, testing, commissioning, and multidisciplinary project delivery.
Depending on employment status, AECOM states that benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, leave programs, voluntary benefits, well-being resources, employee assistance, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.
New employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting and professional services firm delivering work across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its capabilities span advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management for public- and private-sector clients.
- Monitor works to confirm compliance with 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 supporting technical documentation.
- Monitor site progress, workmanship, construction quality, and compliance with established project requirements.
- Coordinate with the Contractor, Authorities, stakeholders, and other engineering disciplines to address technical and construction issues.
- Oversee inspection, testing, and commissioning activities for wet utility networks and monitor the required approval process.
- Review construction activities and technical matters associated with stormwater drainage systems and related infrastructure.
- Identify potential construction risks, technical concerns, and delays and coordinate appropriate corrective measures.
- Manage interfaces between wet utilities and roads, structures, electrical systems, telecommunications, and other infrastructure services.
- Maintain accurate records covering inspections, site activities, progress, technical matters, and project correspondence.
- Support the Resident Engineer with day-to-day site management and construction supervision.
- Participate in site, progress, and technical coordination meetings with the Contractor and other project stakeholders.
- Monitor implementation of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements on site.
Technical Focus
The role requires a solid understanding of wet utility infrastructure, particularly stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation networks. The Assistant Resident Engineer will need to interpret construction drawings and specifications while reviewing method statements, ITPs, technical submissions, inspections, testing, and site execution.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Relevant experience in wet utilities and infrastructure construction.
- Strong experience in stormwater works.
- Good knowledge of stormwater, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation systems.
- 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 manage multiple site activities while working effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
Working at AECOM
This position sits within AECOM\'s Transportation business and Construction career area. It provides direct involvement in infrastructure construction, wet utility coordination, site supervision, testing, commissioning, and multidisciplinary project delivery.
Depending on employment status, AECOM states that benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, leave programs, voluntary benefits, well-being resources, employee assistance, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.
New employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting and professional services firm delivering work across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its capabilities span advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management for public- and private-sector clients.
