Principal Structural Engineer - Bridges

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,793 - 440,690; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer - Bridges to lead major projects in Dubai. This role focuses on overseeing structural design for various transportation infrastructure, ensuring quality and compliance with local regulations.

Ideal candidates will have over 15 years of experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. This position offers the chance to work on landmark projects that underscore Parsons' commitment to engineering excellence in urban development.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience in structural engineering design.
• Experience with precast concrete bridges and tunnels.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and lead project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering teams in major infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with local authority requirements and project specifications.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee technical deliverables.

Skills

Bridge structural design

Tunnel structural design

Underpass design

Transportation infrastructure design

Precast concrete bridges

Segmental bridge design

Structural calculations

Technical specifications

Engineering mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Master's Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

AASHTO LRFD

American Concrete Institute standards

AISC Steel Construction Manual

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Principal Structural Engineer - Bridges

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Civil & Structural Engineering

Experience: Minimum 15 years

Job Type: Full-time

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Overview

Principal Structural Engineer - Bridges in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity focused on leading structural design for bridges, tunnels, underpasses, transportation structures, precast concrete bridges, cast‑in‑place concrete bridges, segmental bridges, and span‑by‑span bridge projects. This role with Parsons Corporation is suited for a senior structural design leader who can guide engineering teams, manage complex design deliverables, coordinate with Dubai authorities, and provide technical leadership across major infrastructure projects.

The position supports high‑impact transportation and community infrastructure by leading structural drawings, design calculations, specifications, technical reports, authority coordination, client responses, and multidisciplinary engineering coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of structural engineers in delivering major bridge, tunnel, underpass, and transportation infrastructure design projects.
• Prepare and oversee structural design drawings, specifications, calculations, design reports, and technical submittals in line with project requirements.
• Take technical responsibility for engineering production by the structures team on assigned projects.
• Ensure structural design outputs comply with relevant local authority requirements, international standards, project specifications, and client expectations.
• Lead technical correspondence, studies, reports, and responses related to structural engineering works.
• Respond professionally and promptly to structural design queries from clients, approval authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with geotechnical specialists on soil‑structure interaction, foundation design interfaces, and constructability‑related matters.
• Coordinate structural engineering activities with other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated and conflict‑free design delivery.
• Interface with clients, approval agencies, and authorities for bridge, tunnel, underpass, and transportation structure design works.
• Coordinate with RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, and other relevant Dubai and UAE authorities for technical reviews and approvals.
• Provide technical advice to other engineering departments on bridges, tunnels, underpasses, and related structures.
• Support pre‑bid conferences, proposal evaluations, post‑award meetings, contract discussions, and technical clarifications.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve complex structural design problems using practical engineering judgment and recognized standards.
• Plan engineering resources effectively to support project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and identified outcomes.
• Manage competing project priorities while maintaining quality, accuracy, and timely submission of structural design packages.
• Mentor structural engineers and support the professional development of the project design team.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Design Director and Structural Manager.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of post‑graduate professional experience in structural engineering design and construction.
• Strong experience in precast concrete bridges, cast‑in‑place concrete bridges, tunnels, segmental bridges, and span‑by‑span bridge design.
• Demonstrated experience delivering bridge, tunnel, underpass, and transportation infrastructure projects in Dubai and the UAE.
• Strong familiarity with Dubai Roads and Transport Authority requirements, approval processes, design guidelines, and local authority standards.
• Experience coordinating with RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, clients, approval agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Fully conversant with AASHTO LRFD, American Concrete Institute standards, Steel Construction Manual of the American Institute of Steel Construction, and RTA bridge and tunnel design requirements.
• Experience applying local and international structural engineering design standards.
• Demonstrated project management experience delivering multiple projects within strict deadlines, budgets, and required outcomes.
• Strong ability to investigate and resolve complex structural design issues independently.
• Ability to plan resources, manage conflicting priorities, and lead structural design delivery across diverse projects.
• High‑level written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports, technical correspondence, studies, and high‑quality presentations.
• US Professional Engineer registration or equivalent is preferred.
• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering from a recognized university is preferred.
• Experience in design and construction of steel bridges will be an advantage.
• Self‑motivated leadership style with strong accountability, reliability, and team mentoring ability.

Skills Set

• Bridge structural design
• Tunnel structural design
• Underpass design
• Transportation infrastructure design
• Precast concrete bridges
• Cast‑in‑place concrete bridges
• Segmental bridge design
• Span‑by‑span bridge design
• Steel bridge design
• Structural design drawings
• Structural calculations
• Technical specifications
• Design reports
• AASHTO LRFD
• American Concrete Institute standards
• AISC Steel Construction Manual
• RTA bridge design requirements
• RTA tunnel design requirements
• Dubai authority approvals
• RTA coordination
• Dubai Municipality coordination
• DEWA coordination
• Soil‑structure interaction
• Geotechnical coordination
• Multidisciplinary design coordination
• Technical correspondence
• Proposal support
• Project management
• Resource planning
• Structural team leadership
• Engineering mentorship

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to lead major bridge, tunnel, and structural infrastructure design projects with Parsons Corporation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It provides strong exposure to landmark transportation projects, authority‑facing design coordination, complex structural engineering challenges, and leadership within a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.

For senior structural engineers ready to take on principal‑level responsibility, this opportunity offers technical influence, team leadership, project variety, and the chance to contribute to infrastructure designs that support mobility, safety, and long‑term urban development across Dubai and the UAE.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, design, and project delivery company supporting major transportation, bridge, tunnel, civil engineering, and urban development programs. In Dubai and across the region, Parsons contributes to complex infrastructure projects through technical excellence, multidisciplinary coordination, authority knowledge, and disciplined design leadership.