Senior Underground (UG) Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract Length: 12-Month Renewable Contract
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (BE/B.Tech) in Civil & Structural Engineering (Master’s degree (ME/M.Tech) in Structural Engineering is preferred).
Experience:
- Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in onshore civil and underground works with a strong technical background and practical aptitude.
- Expertise in conceptualisation, design, and detailed engineering of underground networks, including:
- Utility lines
- Drainage systems
- Cooling water systems
- Fire water networks
- Contaminated and non-contaminated oil networks
- Proficiency in design and hydraulic calculations for surface drainage systems, including both gravity and liquid-filled systems.
- Strong capability in quantity estimation for underground and general civil works, including bill of materials preparation and subcontract documentation (e.g. scope of work, price schedules, technical reports).
- Experience in developing conceptual schematics and detailed engineering for plumbing and drainage services in buildings.
- Skilled in managing technical interfaces with project management teams, clients, certification authorities, subcontractors, and work-share offices.
- Familiarity with vendor interactions related to painting and coating materials, field joint materials, and isometric checking.
- Involvement in basic, conceptual, FEED, EPC, and EPIC projects.
- Ability to work independently and lead underground works as a UG specialist.
- Previous experience working with international clients such as major oil & gas operators.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage underground civil and utility works, ensuring all design and engineering activities meet project specifications and international standards.
- Conduct design and hydraulic calculations for surface drainage and underground utility networks.
- Prepare quantity estimations, bill of materials, and subcontract documentation.
- Develop schematic designs and detailed engineering for plumbing and drainage systems in buildings.
- Interface with clients, certification authorities, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure alignment of underground works with overall project objectives.
- Manage technical reviews, ensuring compliance with engineering best practices and safety standards.
- Participate in tendering processes, preparing technical documents and evaluating contractor submissions.
Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects in a dynamic environment, collaborating with leading industry professionals. If you have a passion for underground engineering and want to contribute to complex infrastructure developments, we encourage you to apply.