Civil Engineer - Stormwater and Microtunnelling

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Civil Engineer in Dubai to manage stormwater and underground utility works, ensuring conformance with drawings, contracts and local regulations. The ideal candidate has a bachelor degree in civil engineering and at least eight years of infrastructure experience, including microtunnelling or trenchless methods, in fast-paced environments.

This full-time role offers direct field involvement, coordination with engineers and inspectors, and opportunities to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and at least eight years of infrastructure experience.
• Hands-on in microtunnelling, pipe jacking, or trenchless construction.
• Experience delivering projects in Dubai and familiarity with local authorities.
• Proficient in engineering software and ability to communicate site instructions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily stormwater construction activities.
• Supervise microtunnelling and trenchless operations on site.
• Verify contractor compliance with drawings and regulations.
• Review shop drawings, material submissions, and RFIs.
• Provide clear on-site engineering direction.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineer and inspectors to maintain progress.
• Ensure safety practices and report issues promptly.
• Assist with closeout documentation and as-built reviews.

Skills

Stormwater supervision

Microtunnelling

Pipe-jacking

Trenchless tech

Underground utilities

Shop drawings review

RFI assessment

Docs compliance

Site inspection

Safety compliance

Progress reporting

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Civil Engineer - Stormwater and Microtunnelling

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Civil & Structural Engineering

Experience: Minimum 8 years

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: AED 12000-20000 per month

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Civil & Structural Engineering

Salary: AED 12000-20000 per month

Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

This site-based position will help ensure that stormwater and underground utility works are completed in accordance with approved drawings, contract requirements, and current authority regulations. The engineer will coordinate with the Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, contractors, and inspection personnel to resolve site matters and maintain construction progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily construction activities involving stormwater networks and underground infrastructure.
• Supervise microtunnelling, pipe-jacking, and trenchless construction operations at the project site.
• Verify the contractor 's compliance with approved construction documents and the latest authority regulations.
• Assist with technical reviews of shop drawings, material submissions, requests for information, and related contractor documents.
• Provide clear on-site engineering direction within the authority delegated by project management.
• Support the supervision and coordination of site inspection personnel.
• Inspect completed activities and verify measurements used for progress assessment.
• Monitor contractor manpower, equipment, and other resource allocations against site requirements.
• Identify construction issues and promptly report findings to the Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Observe site safety practices and actively support project health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with the project safety representative when corrective intervention is required.
• Help review as-built drawings, completion records, and other project closeout documentation.
• Perform additional engineering duties relevant to successful project delivery.

Ideal Profile

Applicants must hold a bachelor 's degree in civil engineering and have at least eight years of experience on infrastructure projects. Demonstrable involvement in the construction and supervision of microtunnelling, pipe jacking, or comparable trenchless technology works is mandatory. Experience delivering projects in Dubai is preferred because the position requires familiarity with local authority requirements and established site practices. Exposure to fast-track construction environments will also be valuable. The successful candidate should be comfortable using engineering and office software and capable of communicating site instructions, technical findings, and progress concerns logically and clearly.

Skills Set

• Stormwater network construction supervision
• Microtunnelling and pipe-jacking operations
• Trenchless infrastructure technology
• Underground utility installation
• Shop drawing and material review
• Request for information assessment
• Construction document compliance
• Site inspection and work measurement
• Contractor resource monitoring
• Authority regulation compliance
• As-built drawing and closeout review
• Construction safety observation
• Technical reporting and site coordination
• Fast-track infrastructure delivery

Why Join Us

This role provides direct involvement in specialist underground infrastructure works that require strong technical judgement and disciplined site supervision. The engineer will deepen expertise in stormwater systems and trenchless construction while contributing to demanding projects within Dubai 's expanding Civil Engineering sector.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, infrastructure, program management, and technology solutions for complex projects worldwide. Its multidisciplinary teams support transportation, utility, environmental, and urban development programs with a focus on safety, technical quality, and sustainable project outcomes.