Associate Civil Engineer - Wet Utilities (UAE National)

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer (UAE National) to join its Dubai office and support the planning and design of potable water supply, wastewater, and TSE infrastructure. The role focuses on assisting engineers with hydraulic calculations, utility network layouts, and engineering documentation.

You will develop practical capabilities through live projects, structured technical training, and multidisciplinary collaboration while using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, WaterGEMS, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a strong foundation in mathematics and hydraulics.
• Interest in water and wet utilities engineering with a drive to develop core design skills.
• Willingness to learn and apply digital design tools and BIM coordination.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and design of potable water and wastewater networks.
• Assist with hydraulic calculations and pipe sizing for wet utilities.
• Prepare and review wet utilities layouts, profiles, and cross-sections.
• Contribute to technical reports, design submissions, and calculations.
• Collaborate with road, landscape, structural, and BIM teams on design reviews.

Skills

Civil engineering fundamentals

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

GIS

Job description

Job Snapshot

Associate Civil Engineer - Wet Utilities (UAE National) Job Snapshot - Role: Associate Civil Engineer - Wet Utilities (UAE National) - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Civil & Structural Engineering - Experience: Not specified; suitable for candidates developing their professional engineering experience - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Parsons Corporation is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer (UAE National) to join its Dubai office and support the planning and design of wet utilities infrastructure projects. The role focuses on potable water supply, wastewater and sewerage networks, irrigation systems, treated sewage effluent (TSE) infrastructure, and associated civil engineering services. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, the successful candidate will assist with hydraulic calculations, utility network layouts, technical documentation, design coordination, and infrastructure planning activities. This position offers an opportunity to develop practical engineering capabilities through participation in live infrastructure projects, structured technical training, multidisciplinary collaboration, and exposure to industry-standard engineering software. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree, a sound foundation in mathematics and hydraulics, and a strong interest in developing a career in water and wet utilities engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Wet Utilities Planning and Design

• Support the planning and design of potable water supply networks and associated infrastructure.
• Assist with wastewater and sewerage network design activities.
• Contribute to irrigation and treated sewage effluent (TSE) infrastructure planning and design.
• Support the development of wet utilities design solutions in accordance with project requirements.
• Assist senior engineers with routine civil infrastructure design assignments.
• Develop an understanding of utility network design principles and their application to infrastructure projects.
• Participate in the preparation of engineering deliverables for assigned wet utilities projects.

Hydraulic Engineering and Design Calculations

• Undertake engineering calculations under the supervision of experienced engineers.
• Assist with water demand assessments and network flow calculations.
• Perform routine pipe sizing calculations for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Support hydraulic calculations associated with wet utilities systems.
• Review calculation inputs and results for accuracy and consistency with project requirements.
• Apply engineering mathematics and fluid mechanics principles to assigned design activities.
• Develop practical knowledge of hydraulic analysis and network design methodologies.

Engineering Drawings and Technical Documentation

• Assist in preparing and reviewing wet utilities layouts and network drawings.
• Support the development of utility profiles, corridors, and cross-sections.
• Prepare engineering calculations and supporting technical documentation.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and design submissions.
• Review assigned engineering information under the guidance of senior team members.
• Maintain accuracy and consistency in technical drawings and supporting calculations.
• Assist with the coordination and updating of design documentation during project development.

Engineering Software and Digital Design

• Develop practical capability in AutoCAD and Civil 3D for infrastructure design activities.
• Learn to use hydraulic modelling applications such as WaterGEMS and SewerGEMS.
• Apply engineering and digital tools to support calculations, drawings, and network design.
• Develop an understanding of digital engineering workflows relevant to wet utilities infrastructure.
• Participate in technical training to strengthen software proficiency.
• Apply newly acquired technical skills to assigned project tasks.
• Support the preparation of engineering outputs using appropriate design and modelling applications.

Multidisciplinary Design Coordination

• Support coordination of wet utilities designs with road engineering teams.
• Collaborate with landscape, structural, and dry utilities engineering disciplines.
• Assist with coordination between wet utilities design activities and Building Information Modelling (BIM) teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and coordination discussions.
• Identify potential design interfaces and communicate them to senior engineers.
• Support the resolution of design coordination matters under appropriate supervision.
• Contribute to the preparation of coordinated infrastructure design deliverables.

Design Review and Engineering Assessment

• Assist with the assessment of alternative wet utilities design options.
• Support value engineering activities aimed at improving design efficiency and project outcomes.
• Participate in constructability reviews to understand practical construction requirements.
• Assist with Safety in Design assessments.
• Contribute to reviews of infrastructure operability and maintainability.
• Develop an understanding of how technical, operational, and construction considerations influence engineering design decisions.
• Support senior engineers in evaluating design solutions against project objectives.

Authority Submissions and Technical Coordination

• Assist with the preparation of engineering documentation for authority submissions.
• Support No Objection Certificate (NOC) application and coordination activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical responses to design comments and queries.
• Participate in interdisciplinary checks (IDC) and interdisciplinary reviews (IDR).
• Support the coordination of technical information between engineering disciplines.
• Assist with tracking and addressing design review comments.
• Develop familiarity with authority coordination procedures relevant to infrastructure projects.

Site Visits and Professional Development

• Participate in project site visits to gain practical exposure to infrastructure engineering activities.
• Attend project meetings and technical discussions as required.
• Take part in structured technical training and professional development activities.
• Apply theoretical engineering knowledge to practical project assignments.
• Seek guidance and feedback from experienced engineers.
• Take responsibility for assigned tasks while working within the appropriate level of supervision.
• Develop technical judgment, analytical skills, and professional confidence through live project experience.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and progressively undertake more complex engineering responsibilities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from a recognized university.
• Strong foundation in engineering mathematics.
• Good understanding of hydraulics and fluid mechanics principles.
• Basic knowledge of civil infrastructure engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated interest in water engineering and infrastructure development.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Willingness to learn new engineering methods, technical procedures, and digital design tools.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities under appropriate supervision.
• Openness to feedback and continuous technical improvement.
• Commitment to developing professional engineering capabilities through practical project experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Knowledge

• Academic exposure to potable water supply systems and network design.
• Knowledge gained through academic study of wastewater and sewerage infrastructure.
• Familiarity with hydraulics, hydrology, or municipal infrastructure design.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings and utility network layouts.
• Familiarity with hydraulic calculations and civil infrastructure design principles.
• Exposure to AutoCAD or Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Academic or practical exposure to WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, or similar hydraulic modelling software.
• Strong interest in building a long-term career in water and wet utilities engineering.
• Interest in digital engineering, sustainability, and infrastructure project delivery.

Technical and Professional Competencies

• Potable water supply infrastructure design.
• Wastewater and sewerage network planning.
• Irrigation and treated sewage effluent systems.
• Wet utilities engineering principles.
• Water demand and flow assessments.
• Pipe sizing and hydraulic calculations.
• Engineering mathematics and fluid mechanics.
• Utility layouts, profiles, corridors, and cross-sections.
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• WaterGEMS and SewerGEMS.
• Geographic Information Systems.
• Civil infrastructure design documentation.
• Multidisciplinary engineering coordination.
• BIM design interfaces.
• Design options assessment and value engineering.
• Constructability and Safety in Design reviews.
• Infrastructure operability and maintainability.
• Authority submissions and NOC coordination.
• Interdisciplinary checks and reviews.
• Engineering problem-solving and technical communication.

Professional Development at Parsons

This Associate Civil Engineer position provides an opportunity for UAE nationals to develop technical expertise in water and wet utilities infrastructure engineering within Parsons ' Dubai office. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary project teams, gaining exposure to hydraulic calculations, infrastructure design documentation, digital engineering tools, and authority coordination procedures. Through structured technical training, site visits, project meetings, and supervised engineering assignments, the role supports the progressive development of practical design skills and professional engineering capabilities. Parsons encourages continuous learning, collaboration, technical excellence, and professional growth.

About Parsons Corporation

Parsons Corporation provides engineering, technical consulting, design, and project services for infrastructure and transportation developments. Its multidisciplinary teams support the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of complex infrastructure projects. The company promotes innovation, professional development, collaboration, and employee wellbeing while providing opportunities for engineering professionals to strengthen their technical capabilities. Parsons is committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. UAE nationals with a relevant engineering degree, strong analytical abilities, and an interest in developing a career in water and wet utilities engineering.