Planning Engineer (UAE National)

Parsons Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is seeking a Planning Engineer (UAE National) on site to support stormwater projects. You will assist in developing and maintaining schedules, collect inputs, and help identify risks with senior staff, contributing to coordinated project controls efforts.

Fresh graduates are welcome; familiarity with Primavera P6 or MS Project is a plus. This role offers an entry path in project controls within a multidisciplinary PMO in the UAE infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 0–1 year of experience in project controls, planning/scheduling, or construction.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using approved tools.
• Prepare schedule status reports, progress updates, and staffing curves.
• Identify schedule variances and risks; assist in recovery actions.
• Coordinate data collection with engineering and project teams.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Job Description:

Planning Engineer (UAE National)

Abu Dhabi , UAE

Parsons is looking for a highly talented Planning Engineer UAE National- (Site) to join our team in the UAE! In this role, you will support our Stormwater DMT Technical Advisory Program, working on various projects to enhance stormwater networks, pumping stations, outfalls, and the overall resilience of infrastructure.

What You'll Be Doing:

Project Controls / Planning & Scheduling

• Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining project schedules for stormwater advisory assignments using approved scheduling tools.
• Support the preparation of schedule status reports, progress updates, and staffing/resource curves.
• Help identify schedule variances and potential risks, and support senior staff in developing recovery or mitigation actions.
• Coordinate with engineering and project management teams to collect schedule-related data and ensure accuracy of inputs.

Cost Engineering Support

• Assist in preparing and updating cost control systems and basic cost reports under the guidance of senior project controls staff.
• Perform arithmetic and consistency checks on cost reporting documentation and other project controls deliverables.
• Prepare graphs, diagrams, and exhibits to support internal reporting and presentations.

General Project Controls

• Support the implementation of project controls procedures and templates in alignment with Parsons and client requirements.
• Maintain organized records of schedules, reports, and project controls documentation.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical ), Construction Management, or a closely related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 0-1 years of related work experience in project controls, planning/scheduling, or construction/infrastructure projects.
• Fresh graduate are welcome to apply.
• Experience in the UAE infrastructure sector (stormwater, water, wastewater, or municipal services) is an advantage but not mandatory.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Basic engineering knowledge in civil or a related field; understanding of infrastructure or water/stormwater projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with planning and project controls concepts (e.g., schedules, progress measurement, basic cost reporting).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); exposure to scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6 or MS Project) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills; attention to detail in checking and compiling data.
• Good communication skills in English; Arabic
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and in a structured PMO/PMC 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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