Irrigation Engineer - Landscape Projects

Parsons

Dubai

On-site

AED 200,880 - 312,480

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Dubai seeks an experienced Irrigation Engineer – Landscape Projects to lead design coordination and construction supervision of large-scale irrigation and landscape works. The role focuses on regional plant species, irrigation systems, and compliance with local authorities, ensuring safety and quality across multidisciplinary interfaces.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years in irrigation and landscape design, strong UAE project experience, and excellent

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering.
Minimum 10 years of irrigation and landscape design experience.
Strong UAE/regional landscape and irrigation knowledge.
Excellent communication and site inspection skills.

Responsibilities

Develop irrigation and landscape proposals in coordination with client requirements and project design teams.
Review landscape and irrigation designs for technical suitability, constructability, maintainability, and contractual compliance.
Coordinate hard landscaping, soft landscaping, planting, irrigation, civil, architectural, and utility interfaces.
Review contractor shop drawings, technical submittals, material proposals, method statements, and supporting documentation.
Confirm that contractor submissions comply with approved designs, specifications, authority requirements, and project standards.
Evaluate contractor and subcontractor prequalification submissions and provide recommendations to the client.
Conduct site inspections to verify that irrigation and landscape works are completed according to approved drawings and accepted practices.
Inspect irrigation pipelines, control valves, pumps, filters, controllers, sprinklers, drip systems, and associated equipment.

Skills

Irrigation engineering

Landscape construction

Site inspection

Technical reporting

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

CAD (AutoCAD)

Job description

Irrigation Engineer – Landscape Projects

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Environmental and Geological Engineering

Experience: Minimum 10 years

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 18,000 – 28,000 (Estimated)

Role: Irrigation Engineer – Landscape Projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior civil engineering role with Parsons Corporation focused on the design coordination and construction supervision of large-scale irrigation, hard landscaping, and soft landscaping works. The position requires strong knowledge of regional plant species, irrigation systems, technical submissions, site inspections, authority requirements, and landscape construction standards.

Responsibilities

Develop irrigation and landscape proposals in coordination with client requirements and project design teams.
Review landscape and irrigation designs for technical suitability, constructability, maintainability, and contractual compliance.
Coordinate hard landscaping, soft landscaping, planting, irrigation, civil, architectural, and utility interfaces.
Review contractor shop drawings, technical submittals, material proposals, method statements, and supporting documentation.
Confirm that contractor submissions comply with approved designs, specifications, authority requirements, and project standards.
Evaluate contractor and subcontractor prequalification submissions and provide recommendations to the client.
Conduct site inspections to verify that irrigation and landscape works are completed according to approved drawings and accepted practices.
Inspect irrigation pipelines, control valves, pumps, filters, controllers, sprinklers, drip systems, and associated equipment.
Monitor trenching, pipe installation, pressure testing, flushing, commissioning, and reinstatement activities.
Review irrigation zoning, hydraulic requirements, water demand, operating pressures, flow rates, and system coverage.
Coordinate irrigation connections with treated sewage effluent networks, water sources, pumping systems, and utility infrastructure.
Assess plant and tree species for suitability to regional climate, soil conditions, water availability, and landscape objectives.
Inspect and approve plants and trees at nurseries or external sources before shipment to the project site.
Verify plant health, size, root condition, species, quantities, and compliance with approved schedules.
Monitor soil preparation, planting pits, staking, mulching, fertilization, and establishment procedures.
Resolve technical issues involving hardscape levels, planting areas, irrigation coverage, drainage, utilities, and structural interfaces.
Provide field engineering support by applying established engineering principles, calculations, and construction practices.
Use computer-aided engineering and computer-aided design applications when required for technical review and coordination.
Liaise with designers, contractors, consultants, authorities, suppliers, and client representatives.
Record inspection findings, technical observations, nonconformances, and corrective actions.
Support testing, commissioning, snagging, plant establishment, and final handover activities.
Confirm that as-built drawings, operation manuals, warranties, test records, and maintenance information are complete.
Provide functional guidance to site personnel and technical teams when necessary.
Ensure all landscape and irrigation activities comply with project quality, safety, and environmental requirements.

Ideal Profile

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum 10 years of experience in irrigation and landscape design, construction supervision, or field engineering.
Previous experience delivering large-scale landscape and irrigation projects.
Strong UAE experience is preferred, particularly on major infrastructure, urban development, hospitality, public realm, or community projects.
Detailed knowledge of irrigation systems used for trees, shrubs, groundcover, lawns, and other plantation types.
Practical understanding of drip irrigation, sprinkler systems, irrigation controllers, valves, pumps, filtration equipment, and water distribution networks.
Thorough knowledge of plant and tree species commonly used in the United Arab Emirates.
Ability to evaluate regional planting requirements, water demand, soil conditions, and climate suitability.
Experience reviewing landscape shop drawings, irrigation calculations, material submittals, and contractor proposals.
Familiarity with international standards, local authority requirements, statutory regulations, and technical specifications.
Strong understanding of engineering and construction processes related to landscape development.
Ability to identify design conflicts and resolve technical issues arising during construction.
Competence in reviewing contractor and subcontractor qualifications.
Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to prepare technical comments, inspection records, correspondence, and progress information.
Confidence working with multidisciplinary consultants, contractors, suppliers, and client teams.
Working knowledge of computer-aided design, engineering software, and standard office applications.

Skills Set