Geotechnical Assistant Resident Engineer — On-site

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer Geotechnical in Abu Dhabi to oversee day-to-day geotechnical support on major infrastructure projects. You will supervise earthworks, monitor tests, review data, and ensure compliance with design and specifications on-site.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering and 10+ years of site experience, with strong knowledge of soil mechanics and field testing.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, compaction, excavation, foundations, ground improvement and dewatering interfaces.
• Strong documentation, computer literacy, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist and deputize for the Resident Engineer as required and support overall site delivery.
• Review geotechnical reports, drawings, specifications, and soil investigation data; verify requirements are implemented on site.
• Monitor and verify geotechnical works including excavation, earthworks, grading, embankments, backfilling, compaction, and soil improvement.
• Assess ground conditions and suitability of in-situ soils and fill materials; identify unsuitable materials, groundwater issues, weak strata, or obstructions and recommend corrective measures.
• Review and provide input to method statements, ITPs, WIRs, RFIs/TQs and investigate geotechnical NCRs to closure.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and approved laboratories; witness and verify testing (e.g., FDT, CBR, Proctor, plate load, soil classification/compaction).
• Coordinate with survey teams to verify excavation/formation levels, slopes, embankments, and final grades.
• Support foundation and utilities trenching works by verifying bearing strata, bedding/backfilling, reinstatement and acceptance prior to next activities.
• Monitor testing frequency/locations and geotechnical performance indicators.
• Maintain accurate site records and prepare reports/updates; participate in inspections and technical/progress meetings and respond to technical comments.

Skills

soil mechanics

compaction

excavation

foundations

ground improvement

dewatering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Parsons is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer Geotechnical in Abu Dhabi to oversee day-to-day geotechnical support on major infrastructure projects. You will supervise earthworks, monitor tests, review data, and ensure compliance with design and specifications on-site.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering and 10+ years of site experience, with strong knowledge of soil mechanics and field testing.