Infrastructure Materials & Specifications Engineer (Design)

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Infrastructure Materials & Specifications Engineer (Design). You will provide essential support to design and construction teams while ensuring compliance with local and international standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience, particularly in infrastructure projects. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of design experience in materials and quality control for infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of ADQCC and local Abu Dhabi standards.
• Experience with design and construction of complex infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to design and construction teams.
• Review design documents to ensure best practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Materials and Quality Control

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Job Description:

Infrastructure Materials & Specifications Engineer (Design)

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Infrastructure Materials & Specifications Engineer (Design) to join our team. In this role you will provide technical support to the design and construction teams across roads, tunnels, bridges and utility projects. Your role will integrate directly with quality management processes to safeguard performance and durability of all infrastructure elements.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide technical support to both design and construction teams.
• Review design documents from a materials perspective to ensure best practice applications are being implemented.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant codes and standards (e.g. ADQCC, ASTM, BS, AASHTO), and project specifications.
• Coordinate closely with cross-functional stakeholders—design engineers, supervision teams, PMC/RE, suppliers, contractors—to address material-related issues and streamline approvals.
• Support sustainable practices by recommending environmentally friendly materials and testing methodologies, and stay abreast of the latest innovations in materials engineering.
• Update and develop technical materials specifications.

What required skills you’ll bring

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, with minimum 8 years of design experience in materials and quality control for infrastructure projects—particularly roads, bridges, tunnels, and utilities. Regional (UAE/GCC) experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ADQCC, local Abu Dhabi standards, and relevant international codes (ASTM, BS, AASHTO), plus experience handling materials under Abu Dhabi municipal specifications (e.g., DMT, ADM, AACM, DRM).
• Experience with design and construction of complex infrastructure projects with focus on materials and technical specifications, or similar frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to present technical findings clearly and manage multiple project priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and resolve material-related and specification issues collaboratively across project phases.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Extensive knowledge of construction materials for infrastructure projects and specification development to enhance and improve infrastructure durability.
• Familiarity with materials-related design and construction submission requirements of relevant stakeholders in Abu Dhabi.

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