Design Engineer (Construction Supervision)

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Construction Engineer in Abu Dhabi to ensure design compliance and oversee water infrastructure projects. Candidates should have over 12 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in construction techniques. Join us to contribute to significant projects while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in design and construction roles.
• GCC experience in water transmission and distribution projects.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Validate constructability of design submissions across disciplines.
• Liaise with contractors to ensure smooth handover from design to construction.
• Monitor on-site construction activities for compliance.

Skills

Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Design and construction experience

Understanding of engineering principles

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM

Navisworks

Aconex

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Construction Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will ensure constructability, design compliance, and seamless transition from design to execution on a major water infrastructure project in the Liwa (Western Region of Abu Dhabi).

What You'll Be Doing:

• Validate the constructability of design submissions across civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Liaise with Delivery Contractors and Supervision Consultants to ensure smooth handover from design to construction.
• Identify and propose solutions for design and engineering challenges to support efficient project delivery.
• Review and endorse design deliverables with a focus on feasibility, sequencing, and construction methodology.
• Monitor on-site construction activities to ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Participate in technical reviews and constructability workshops with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support coordination between the design and construction phases across six distribution and transmission packages.
• Ensure alignment with project standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 12+ years of experience in design and construction roles, preferably within large-scale EPC Contractor projects.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles and construction techniques across utility/infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary teams involving complex interface and coordination requirements.
• GCC experience in water transmission and distribution projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Knowledge of UAE construction codes and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in design review and collaboration tools (e.g., BIM, Navisworks, Aconex).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder project environment.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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