Land Surveyor - Wet Utilities and Micro Tunneling

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is hiring a Land Surveyor to support wet utilities and micro tunneling in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on field surveying, setting-out verification, level control, geodetic calculations, and construction measurement for complex underground infrastructure projects.

You will verify control points, maintain accurate survey records, and ensure activities align with approved drawings and project specs, working with engineers, contractors, and survey crews.

Qualifications

• Diploma or associate degree in Civil Engineering or Land Surveying is required.
• At least five years of construction and supervision experience on infrastructure projects.
• Experience with wet utilities and micro tunneling; strong field skills with Total Station, level, and theodolite.
• Familiarity with MicroStation and AutoCAD; UAE/Dubai project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform land surveys and field surveying activities across wet utilities, micro tunneling, and associated infrastructure works.
• Carry out geodetic calculations required for accurate construction positioning and verification.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, engineers, and survey crews to determine project surveying requirements.
• Complete assigned survey activities within approved schedules, man-hour allocations, and project budgets.
• Check contractor setting-out information before construction activities proceed.
• Verify construction levels, coordinates, alignments, and dimensional requirements.
• Check existing service locations and support measures required to protect utilities during construction.
• Verify survey control points and benchmarks through routine checks.
• Confirm that setting-out works are based on approved project control information.
• Record initial and final construction levels for completed work.
• Verify earthwork cross sections and associated survey measurements.
• Measure completed works where required for progress and quantity verification.
• Prepare sketches and field documentation supporting survey activities.
• Maintain accurate field books, survey calculations, sketches, measurements, and supporting records.
• Assist engineers with verification and checking of shop drawings against field conditions.
• Identify discrepancies between drawings, coordinates, site conditions, and construction setting-out.
• Communicate survey conflicts promptly so corrective action can be taken before work progresses.
• Support preparation of as-built drawings using verified construction survey information.
• Review as-built record drawings for accuracy against completed site conditions.
• Maintain traceable survey records for project documentation and future reference.
• Use Total Station equipment for setting-out and survey verification.
• Operate levels and theodolites for elevation, alignment, and construction control activities.
• Apply appropriate survey terminology and interpret maps, plans, plats, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Perform required calculations associated with levels, coordinates, distances, and survey control.
• Participate actively in project health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer and project safety representatives regarding field survey activities.
• Maintain safe working practices while operating within active construction and infrastructure areas.

Skills

Surveying

Land surveying

Wet utilities

Micro tunneling

Infrastructure surveying

Field surveying

Geodetic calculations

Total Station

Theodolite

Level surveying

Benchmark verification

Control points

Earthwork

Survey sketches

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Infrastructure construction

Underground utilities

Alignment verification

Elevation control

Coordinate verification

Survey records

Construction supervision

Site safety

Progress measurement

Technical drawings

Dubai infrastructure

Education

Diploma or associate degree in Civil Engineering or Land Surveying

Tools

Total Station

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Land Surveyor - Wet Utilities and Micro Tunneling

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Surveying

Experience: Minimum 5 years of construction and supervision experience in infrastructure projects, including wet utilities and micro tunneling

Job Type: Full-time

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Surveying

Salary: 9000-14000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview: Land Surveyor - Wet Utilities and Micro Tunneling in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity focused on field surveying, setting-out verification, level control, geodetic calculations, and construction measurement for complex underground infrastructure projects. Parsons Corporation is hiring an experienced Land Surveyor to support wet utilities and micro tunneling works, verify control points and benchmarks, maintain accurate survey records, and ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, levels, alignments, and project specifications.

Role Context

The Land Surveyor will provide field surveying support across infrastructure works involving wet utilities, underground services, and micro tunneling activities. The position requires accurate verification of coordinates, levels, alignments, control points, and setting-out information throughout construction. Working with engineers, contractors, and survey teams, the Land Surveyor will help ensure underground and surface works are positioned correctly before construction progresses. Reliable survey control is particularly important on micro tunneling and utility projects, where small alignment or level errors can create significant construction and interface problems. The role also supports measurement, as-built documentation, earthwork verification, and maintenance of complete field records for project control and final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform land surveys and field surveying activities across wet utilities, micro tunneling, and associated infrastructure works.
• Carry out geodetic calculations required for accurate construction positioning and verification.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, engineers, and survey crews to determine project surveying requirements.
• Complete assigned survey activities within approved schedules, man-hour allocations, and project budgets.
• Check contractor setting-out information before construction activities proceed.
• Verify construction levels, coordinates, alignments, and dimensional requirements.
• Check existing service locations and support measures required to protect utilities during construction.
• Verify survey control points and benchmarks through routine checks.
• Confirm that setting-out works are based on approved project control information.
• Record initial and final construction levels for completed work.
• Verify earthwork cross sections and associated survey measurements.
• Measure completed works where required for progress and quantity verification.
• Prepare sketches and field documentation supporting survey activities.
• Maintain accurate field books, survey calculations, sketches, measurements, and supporting records.
• Assist engineers with verification and checking of shop drawings against field conditions.
• Identify discrepancies between drawings, coordinates, site conditions, and construction setting-out.
• Communicate survey conflicts promptly so corrective action can be taken before work progresses.
• Support preparation of as-built drawings using verified construction survey information.
• Review as-built record drawings for accuracy against completed site conditions.
• Maintain traceable survey records for project documentation and future reference.
• Use Total Station equipment for setting-out and survey verification.
• Operate levels and theodolites for elevation, alignment, and construction control activities.
• Apply appropriate survey terminology and interpret maps, plans, plats, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Perform required calculations associated with levels, coordinates, distances, and survey control.
• Participate actively in project health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer and project safety representatives regarding field survey activities.
• Maintain safe working practices while operating within active construction and infrastructure areas.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a diploma or associate degree in Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, or an equivalent recognized qualification. A minimum of five years of construction and supervision experience on infrastructure projects is required. Candidates must have practical experience involving wet utilities and micro tunneling works. Strong field experience using Total Station, level, and theodolite equipment is required. Working knowledge of MicroStation and AutoCAD is important for reviewing drawings, survey information, and as-built documentation. Candidates should be able to interpret construction drawings, maps, specifications, survey records, coordinates, and setting-out information accurately. Recent UAE work experience is required, with particular preference for candidates currently available in the UAE and experienced on Dubai projects. Good written and spoken communication skills are essential for coordination with contractors, engineers, clients, and project supervision teams.

Skills Set

Surveying Land surveying Wet utilities Micro tunneling Infrastructure surveying Field surveying Geodetic calculations Total Station Theodolite Level surveying setting-out Benchmark verification Control points Construction levels Utility locations Earthwork cross sections Survey calculations Field books Survey sketches Construction measurement Quantity measurement Shop drawing verification as-built drawings As-built surveys MicroStation AutoCAD Infrastructure construction Underground utilities Alignment verification Elevation control Coordinate verification Survey records Construction supervision Site safety Technical drawings Progress measurement Dubai infrastructure

Why Join Us

Dubai continues to invest in drainage, sewerage, utility networks, and underground infrastructure where experienced survey professionals play a critical role in controlling alignment, levels, and construction accuracy. This position provides specialized exposure to wet utilities, micro tunneling, field surveying, as-built verification, and multidisciplinary infrastructure construction. The experience can support progression toward Senior Land Surveyor, Chief Surveyor, Survey Manager, or broader construction supervision responsibilities.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, infrastructure, technology, construction supervision, and program management services for complex projects worldwide. Its Middle East teams support major transportation, underground utilities, drainage, tunneling, and urban infrastructure programs through multidisciplinary engineering expertise, accurate field control, and structured project delivery.