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<div><div><div><div>About the job</div>
<div>Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) has appointed GOPA Tech to deliver consultancy services for the expansion of its transmission and distribution network across the Northern Emirates, UAE. The scope includes 132/33/11 kV and 33/11 kV substations, along with associated 132 kV and 33 kV cable works.<br>
To support project execution, GOPA Tech is recruiting for multiple positions across engineering, design, and project management functions.<br>
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Join a team supporting the safe delivery of critical power infrastructure in the Northern Emirates, UAE. As an HSE Engineer &ndash; Substation and Cable, you will help advance health, safety, and environmental performance across substation, cable, and related transmission and distribution works.<br>
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This role is based in the Northern Emirates, UAE, and involves developing and implementing practical HSE systems, leading risk assessments and incident investigations, and working closely with operations, engineering, and contractors to reduce risk and protect people, assets, and project delivery.</div>
</div><div><div>What you will do</div>
<div><ul><li>Develop, implement, and maintain HSE management systems, policies, and procedures tailored to transmission works, including live-line work, switchyards, tower erection, stringing, and cabling.</li>
<li>Lead risk assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs), and permit-to-work processes.</li>
<li>Conduct safety inspections, audits, and field observations, and track corrective actions and trends.</li>
<li>Investigate incidents and near-misses, and produce root-cause analyses and effective corrective actions.</li>
<li>Manage contractor HSE performance and pre-qualification.</li>
<li>Deliver training and toolbox talks on electrical hazards, working at height, rescue, LOTO, PPE, and emergency response.</li>
<li>Ensure regulatory compliance and keep guidance up to date with industry standards and best practices.</li>
<li>Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, reporting systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div>Your qualifications</div>
<div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in <b>Safety Engineering</b>, <b>Electrical Engineering</b>, <b>Mechanical Engineering</b>, <b>Civil Engineering</b>, or a related field.</li>
<li>Minimum <b>10 years of overall experience</b>, including <b>at least 5 years on similar projects</b>, in HSE roles related to power transmission, utilities, or heavy civil works.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of electrical hazards, high-voltage safety, working-at-height requirements, fall protection, and rescue procedures.</li>
<li>Experience with risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation, and audit programmes.</li>
<li>Recognised safety certification such as <b>NEBOSH</b>, <b>IOSH</b>, <b>OSHA</b>, or equivalent.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence both on site and at leadership level.</li>
<li>Experience with live-line maintenance, substation commissioning, transmission line construction, and cable works.</li>
<li>Familiarity with <b>IMS</b>, <b>ISO 45001</b>, <b>ISO 14001</b>, and applicable local regulatory frameworks.</li>
<li>Certification in first aid, rope rescue, or other relevant technical specialisations would be an advantage.</li>
</ul></div></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Offer details</b></h3>
<div><div>Last modified</div><div>
3 weeks 3 days</div>
</div><div>Languages
<p>English</p>
<p>Arabic</p>
</div><div><div>Duration</div><div>
Expected start date in line with the candidate&rsquo;s notice period.</div>
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The project</b></h3>
<div>Sector Energy
</div><div><div>Countries</div>
<div>United Arab Emirates</div>
</div><div>Start &amp; Duration Expected start date in line with the candidate&rsquo;s notice period.</div></div></div></div><div></div>

HSE Engineer – Substation and Cable

<div><div><div><div>About the job</div>
<div>Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) has appointed GOPA Tech to deliver consultancy services for the expansion of its transmission and distribution network across the Northern Emirates, UAE. The scope includes 132/33/11 kV and 33/11 kV substations, together with associated 132 kV and 33 kV cable works.<br>
To support project execution, GOPA Tech is recruiting for multiple positions across engineering, design, and project management functions.<br>
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Join a high-impact team delivering civil engineering solutions for substations in the power transmission sector. In this role, you will lead or support the on-site delivery and technical coordination of civil works for 66/132/220/400 kV substations and associated balance-of-plant infrastructure.<br>
The position covers the full project cycle, from design and tender review through construction, commissioning, and handover, contributing directly to the safe and reliable delivery of power infrastructure in the Northern Emirates.</div>
</div><div><div>What you will do</div>
<div><ul><li>Serve as <b>Resident Civil Engineer</b> or <b>Assistant Resident Civil Engineer</b> for substation civil works on EPC and owner-led projects.</li>
<li>Supervise and inspect civil construction works, including earthworks, foundations, plinths, cable trenches and ducts, drainage, access roads, retaining structures, and hard standings.</li>
<li>Review and coordinate civil drawings, IFC documents, and shop drawings with design, geotechnical, and electrical teams.</li>
<li>Monitor contractor performance, quality control activities, testing, and commissioning of civil components, while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.</li>
<li>Administer site documentation including RFIs, NCRs, site instructions, progress reports, as-built records, and daily logs.</li>
<li>Support material acceptance, construction methodologies, and soil management plans, and coordinate with surveyors and geotechnical consultants.</li>
<li>Assist with cost control, progress claim evaluation, and schedule tracking.</li>
<li>Contribute to continuous improvement, lessons learned, and value engineering initiatives.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div>Your qualifications</div>
<div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in <b>Civil Engineering</b> or equivalent.</li>
<li>Chartered or licensed engineers, or candidates progressing toward professional registration, are preferred.</li>
<li>For the <b>Assistant Resident Civil Engineer</b> role: <b>8+ years of overall experience</b>, including <b>at least 4 years on similar projects</b>.</li>
<li>For the <b>Resident Civil Engineer</b> role: <b>15+ years of overall experience</b>, including <b>at least 5 years on similar projects in transmission or substation environments</b>.</li>
<li>Strong technical knowledge of foundations, reinforced concrete, earthworks, drainage, and geotechnical investigations.</li>
<li>Familiarity with power sector standards and codes, including local regulations and applicable IEC / IEEE requirements.</li>
<li>Proficiency in <b>AutoCAD</b> and <b>MS Office</b>; experience with Revit, MicroStation, or other civil design software would be an advantage.</li>
<li>Experience in EPC contract environments, site supervision, QA/QC procedures, and health and safety management.</li>
<li>Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.</li>
</ul></div></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Offer details</b></h3>
<div><div>Last modified</div><div>
3 weeks 4 days</div>
</div><div>Languages
<p>English</p>
<p>Arabic</p>
</div><div><div>Duration</div><div>
Expected start date in line with the candidate&rsquo;s notice period.</div>
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The project</b></h3>
<div>Sector Energy
</div><div><div>Countries</div>
<div>United Arab Emirates</div>
</div><div>Start &amp; Duration Expected start date in line with the candidate&rsquo;s notice period.</div></div></div></div><div></div>

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HSE Engineer – Substation and Cable

Resident Civil Engineer – Substation / Assistant Resident Civil Engineer – Substation