Resident Engineer - Infrastructure

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 312,480 - 468,720; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Dubai seeks an experienced Resident Engineer to oversee infrastructure projects. This role demands expertise in utility infrastructure, compliance, and effective contractor management. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in civil engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior site supervision role.

The position involves ensuring safety and quality standards while coordinating complex construction interfaces effectively. This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to major infrastructure advancements in the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in infrastructure and utilities projects.
• At least 5 years in a Resident Engineer or senior site supervision role is required.
• Strong experience supervising wet and dry utilities and civil infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary onsite representative for utilities and infrastructure works.
• Monitor daily construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans.
• Supervise installation of various utility systems and ensure quality control.

Skills

Resident Engineer

Infrastructure supervision

Civil engineering

Utility infrastructure

Wet utilities

Dry utilities

Potable water networks

Firefighting networks

Irrigation networks

Sewerage systems

Stormwater drainage

District cooling

Electrical networks

Street lighting

ICT networks

Telecoms infrastructure

Gas infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Position

Resident Engineer - Infrastructure

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry / Function

Civil Engineering / Civil & Structural Engineering

Experience

Minimum 12-15 years in infrastructure and utilities projects, including 5 years in a Resident Engineer or senior site supervision role.

Job Type

Full-time

Job Snapshot

Resident Engineer - Infrastructure in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced site supervision professional who can oversee utility infrastructure construction, installation, testing, commissioning, quality control, and authority coordination on major infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a senior civil engineer with strong experience in wet and dry utilities, multidisciplinary contractor management, UAE authority requirements, HSE compliance, site documentation, and project delivery under strict quality, safety, and schedule targets.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
• Salary: 28,000-42,000 (estimated; confirm with employer)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any

Role Context

The Resident Engineer - Infrastructure will represent Parsons on site for utilities and infrastructure-related works, ensuring that construction activities are delivered in line with contract documents, design intent, approved drawings, codes, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

The role supports successful project execution by coordinating utility interfaces, managing contractor performance, resolving technical issues, supervising testing and commissioning, maintaining accurate records, and driving safe and compliant handover of infrastructure assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary onsite representative for utilities and infrastructure works across the project.
• Monitor daily construction activities to ensure works follow approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and contract requirements.
• Coordinate wet and dry utility interfaces with roads, structures, civil works, and other project disciplines.
• Review and approve contractor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, inspection test plans, and technical submissions related to utilities.
• Participate in constructability reviews and recommend practical solutions for design, coordination, and site issues.
• Supervise installation of potable water, firefighting, irrigation, sewerage, stormwater drainage, district cooling, electrical networks, street lighting, ICT, telecoms, gas, and associated civil infrastructure where applicable.
• Review and verify hydraulic calculations, capacity checks, network layouts, and technical design inputs when required.
• Ensure proper alignment, levels, clearances, protection, and separation of utility services in accordance with standards and authority requirements.
• Oversee testing and commissioning of utility systems and confirm that documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant.
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures for all infrastructure and utility works.
• Conduct regular site inspections, issue or review non-conformance reports, and follow up corrective actions until closure.
• Ensure compliance with UAE authority standards, regulatory requirements, project specifications, and international codes of practice.
• Verify as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, test results, and handover documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure site works follow the approved HSE plan.
• Participate in HSE audits, toolbox talks, incident reviews, and hazard mitigation activities when required.
• Identify and manage risks related to deep excavations, confined spaces, traffic management, utility crossings, and live services.
• Liaise with client representatives, design consultants, contractors, third‑party stakeholders, local authorities, and utility providers.
• Coordinate approvals, inspections, permits, tie‑ins, and technical clearances with relevant authorities and service providers.
• Attend progress meetings, coordination meetings, and technical workshops, providing clear input on utility and infrastructure matters.
• Maintain detailed site records including inspection requests, test results, site instructions, correspondence, and daily progress information.
• Prepare periodic progress reports highlighting key issues, risks, site constraints, and proposed mitigation actions.
• Support claims and variation assessments by providing technical input, site records, and factual construction evidence.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline is required.
• Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline will be preferred.
• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in infrastructure and utilities projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Resident Engineer or senior site supervision role is required.
• Strong experience supervising wet and dry utilities, road interfaces, civil infrastructure, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Prior experience with UAE local codes, standards, authority procedures, and regulatory requirements will be preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary contractors and resolve site issues efficiently.
• Strong knowledge of water, wastewater, stormwater, power, telecoms, gas, district cooling, street lighting, irrigation, and associated infrastructure works.
• Ability to review technical submittals, method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, testing documents, and as-built records.
• Strong understanding of quality control, HSE requirements, construction sequencing, and authority coordination.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize multiple site issues, and meet project deadlines.
• Strong communication, reporting, coordination, and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Professional approach to client liaison, contractor management, documentation control, and site leadership.

Skills Set

• Resident Engineer
• Infrastructure supervision
• Civil engineering
• Utility infrastructure
• Wet utilities
• Dry utilities
• Potable water networks
• Firefighting networks
• Irrigation networks
• Sewerage systems
• Stormwater drainage
• District cooling
• Electrical networks
• Street lighting
• ICT networks
• Telecoms infrastructure
• Gas infrastructure
• Site supervision
• Construction management
• Shop drawing review
• Material submittal review
• Method statement review
• Inspection test plans
• Hydraulic calculations
• Network layouts
• Testing and commissioning
• Quality control
• Non‑conformance reports
• Corrective actions
• As‑built drawings
• Operation and maintenance manuals
• Authority coordination
• Utility provider coordination
• Permits and inspections
• Tie‑in coordination
• HSE compliance
• Deep excavation safety
• Confined space awareness
• Traffic management
• Site records
• Progress reporting
• Claims support
• Variation assessment
• Contractor management
• Stakeholder coordination
• UAE authority standards

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers a senior site leadership role within Dubai's Civil Engineering and infrastructure sector, with responsibility for managing complex utility works and multidisciplinary construction interfaces. The position is suited for a Resident Engineer who wants to lead safe, compliant, and high‑quality infrastructure delivery while working on technically demanding projects that require strong coordination, authority engagement, and practical site decision‑making.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, and technology company delivering design, consulting, project management, and technical services across transportation, buildings, utilities, environmental, defense, and critical infrastructure sectors. In Dubai and across the Middle East, Parsons supports major public and private sector projects with innovative engineering solutions that improve mobility, safety, resilience, sustainability, and long‑term infrastructure performance.