Resident Engineer - Electrical OHL
Tractebel
Company Overview
Tractebel Engineering, a wholly owned subsidiary of the ENGIE group
Brussels, Belgium
1862
Approximately 5,000 employees worldwide (source: tractebel-engie.com).
What They Do
Tractebel specializes in engineering integrated solutions for renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure. Their expertise spans a wide range of technologies, including solar energy (ground-mounted, floating, and concentrated), wind energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), as well as hybrid systems combining solar, wind, and thermal storage. They also provide strategy, pre-investment studies, implementation, and operational services, while developing proprietary digital tools like Wisogis for site optimization and AutoCFD for performance modeling (source: tractebel-engie.com). Tractebel stands out with over 60 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, with multidisciplinary teams capable of managing complex integrations and global and local market intelligence.
Projects and Background
Tractebel has a wide range of notable projects, particularly in hydropower due to its historical expertise from Coyne and Bellier. They also support the development of modular nuclear reactors, such as the LDR-50 from Steady Energy, which aims to provide heat at a levelized cost of less than €40/MWh, with construction planned by 2029 (source: steadyenergy.com). Tractebel is involved in over 100 countries, offering engineering services for renewable energy projects and solar yield optimization, although specific capacities of completed projects are not always detailed in public records.
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Tractebel announced that its climate goals have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), validating its emissions reduction ambitions (source: tractebel-engie.com). In 2024-2025, they secured a major engineering contract with Steady Energy for the development of the LDR-50 SMR, including support for design and safety assessments for potential deployments starting in 2029 (source: steadyenergy.com). Tractebel continues to integrate digital tools into its projects, further reinforcing its commitment to innovation and efficiency.
Working with Them
Tractebel offers a variety of roles in engineering, project management, digital solutions development, and environmental studies. With a community of over 5,000 experts from more than 100 nationalities, the company emphasizes multidisciplinary teams and an ethical, innovative work environment (source: tractebel-engie.com). Offices are located in Brussels and several countries, including France, Brazil, Australia, Canada, Spain, Portugal, India, and South Africa, with a particular focus on recruiting renewable energy experts and nuclear engineers.
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Job Description
Ready to engineer your positive impact? Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It's your chance to be part of accelerating the energy transition while enhancing people's lives through meaningful projects in electrical grids, renewables, and energy infrastructure.
What we offer
Tractebel is more than a workplace. It is an opportunity to work with industry experts on impactful energy projects and contribute to shaping tomorrow's sustainable infrastructure.
We offer:
- Competitive salary package
- Annual performance bonus (where applicable)
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Career development opportunities within ENGIE Group
- Flexible and collaborative work environment
- Exposure to major utility infrastructure projects
Your mission
As Resident Engineer - Electrical (OHL) in our Transmission & Distribution Department, you will contribute to our mission by leading and managing site supervision activities for Extra High Voltage (EHV) and High Voltage (HV) Overhead Transmission Line projects (400kV / 220kV / 132kV), ensuring technical compliance, construction quality, safety performance, and timely delivery of projects.
You will act as the key site representative, managing contractors, coordinating with clients, and ensuring project execution aligns with utility standards and contractual obligations.
Your key responsibilities
Project Leadership & Site Management
- Lead and manage electrical engineering activities for overhead transmission line projects.
- Oversee site supervision teams and contractor execution activities.
- Ensure project delivery meets schedule, budget, and quality targets.
- Review and monitor contractor construction programs and resources.
Technical Oversight
- Ensure construction activities comply with approved IFC drawings, specifications, and standards.
- Review and approve technical submittals, shop drawings, and method statements.
- Resolve technical issues related to transmission line construction.
Construction Supervision
- Supervise site activities related to:
- Tower foundation works
- Tower erection
- Conductor stringing
- OPGW installation
- Earthing systems
- Monitor contractor workmanship and compliance.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure compliance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Review quality documentation and inspection reports.
- Identify and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
Health, Safety & Environment
- Ensure compliance with project HSE plans and procedures.
- Monitor contractor safety performance.
- Conduct site safety inspections and audits.
Client & Stakeholder Coordination
- Interface with clients, contractors, consultants, and utility authorities.
- Attend technical and progress meetings.
- Coordinate inspections, shutdowns, and energization approvals.
Commercial Administration
- Review and certify contractor progress claims.
- Verify quantities and variation orders.
- Support contractual and commercial evaluations.
Testing, Commissioning & Closeout
- Supervise testing and commissioning activities.
- Ensure final documentation and as-built submissions are completed.
- Support project handover and final acceptance.
We would love to hear from people with
- Extensive experience in EHV/HV overhead transmission line construction.
- Strong background in construction supervision consultancy projects.
- Proven experience in utility transmission infrastructure projects.
- Experience with UAE transmission utility projects.
Your qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 8 years in Resident Engineer / Site Leadership roles
- Experience in 400kV / 220kV / 132kV transmission line projects
- Experience with UAE utilities such as Abu Dhabi Transmission and Despatch Company, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company, and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority preferred
Who you are
- A strong technical leader with transmission line project expertise
- A proactive problem solver with site-based decision-making capability
- A detail-oriented engineer focused on quality and compliance
- A strong stakeholder manager capable of handling multiple interfaces
Your soft skills
- Leadership and team management
- Strong communication skills
- Stakeholder management
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Time management and planning
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Decision-making under pressure
Who we are
Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets.
As part of the ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.
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About the role
May 22, 2026
Full time
Company
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience
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