Assistant Resident Engineer - MEP

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons seeks an Assistant Resident Engineer - MEP to join the Stormwater team in Abu Dhabi. You will support construction supervision delivery of stormwater infrastructure projects, ensuring compliant installation, testing and handover.

You will review submissions, coordinate inspections and handover activities, and work closely with the Resident Engineer and stakeholders to maintain progress and quality on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of stormwater pump station systems and testing/ commissioning processes.
• Strong communication, coordination, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Resident Engineer in day-to-day supervision of MEP works for stormwater pump stations.
• Monitor installation of mechanical and electrical systems in accordance with drawings, specifications and standards.
• Review contractor submissions including method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, and material submittals; follow up closures.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, pre-commissioning/commissioning activities, and support handover documentation and permits/approvals.
• Monitor progress and quality, manage NCRs/technical queries, and support reporting and site coordination with stakeholders.

Skills

MEP supervision

Stormwater systems

Construction oversight

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ITP review

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Assistant Resident Engineer - MEP to join our Stormwater team! In this role you will support construction supervision delivery of stormwater infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi, ensuring compliant installation, testing and handover.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support the Resident Engineer in day-to-day supervision of MEP works for stormwater pump stations.
• Monitor installation of mechanical and electrical systems (pumps, piping/valves, electrical equipment, controls/instrumentation) in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Review contractor submissions including method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, and material submittals; follow up closures.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, pre-commissioning/commissioning activities, and support handover documentation and permits/approvals as required.
• Monitor progress and quality, manage NCRs/technical queries, and support reporting and site coordination with stakeholders.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience with strong infrastructure project exposure.
• Strong knowledge of Stormwater pump station systems, testing/commissioning processes, and construction supervision practices.
• Strong communication, coordination, and reporting skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience supervising pump station upgrade/retrofit works while maintaining operational interfaces.
• Familiarity with local authority permit/handover requirements and close-out documentation (as-builts, O&M manuals, commissioning records).
• Exposure to instrumentation/controls and SCADA systems.

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