Resident Engineer - Stormwater and Micro Tunneling
Parsons
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Job summary
Parsons Corporation in Dubai is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer for stormwater and micro tunneling to supervise major underground infrastructure projects, including trenchless construction, deep shafts, and pipe jacking.
The role requires extensive field leadership, coordination with authorities (Dubai Municipality, RTA, DEWA), adherence to HSE, and hands-on testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
- Minimum 15 years of construction and supervision experience in stormwater networks.
- Experience as Resident Engineer on major stormwater/underground projects with trenchless methods.
Responsibilities
- Lead site supervision for stormwater networks, micro tunneling, pipelines and shafts.
- Verify works comply with drawings, specs, contracts and standards.
- Monitor micro tunneling drives, pipe jacking, dewatering, and utility/road crossings.
- Review method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, submittals, and procedures.
- Coordinate interfaces among contractors, designers, authorities and clients.
- Track progress vs. program and trigger corrective actions.
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Role: Resident Engineer – Stormwater and Micro Tunneling
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Experience: Minimum 15 years
Job Type: Full-time
Resident Engineer – Stormwater and Micro Tunneling in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Civil Engineering opportunity leading construction supervision for major stormwater drainage, micro tunneling, and underground infrastructure works. Parsons Corporation is hiring an accomplished Resident Engineer with extensive experience in trenchless construction, pipe jacking, deep shafts, utility crossings, and large-diameter pipelines to control project delivery from active construction through testing, commissioning, and final handover.
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Salary: 30,000-45,000
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
The Resident Engineer will hold senior site responsibility for coordinating engineering, construction, scheduling, commercial interfaces, and completion activities across a complex stormwater network project. Particular attention will be placed on micro tunneling operations where deep shafts, pipe jacking, dewatering, road crossings, existing utilities, and restricted underground conditions require rigorous technical control. By directing the supervision team and maintaining effective coordination with contractors and Dubai authorities, the role will help protect construction quality, safety, schedule performance, and the integrity of existing infrastructure networks.
- Lead site supervision for stormwater drainage networks, micro tunneling, pipeline installation, shafts, and associated civil construction.
- Direct the supervision team and verify that works comply with approved drawings, specifications, contractual obligations, and applicable engineering standards.
- Monitor micro tunneling drives, pipe jacking operations, launch and reception shafts, dewatering systems, utility crossings, road crossings, and related temporary works.
- Review contractor method statements, inspection and test plans, shop drawings, material submittals, and construction procedures before implementation.
- Coordinate construction interfaces involving contractors, subcontractors, designers, consultants, utility providers, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Track actual construction progress against the approved program and initiate corrective measures where performance threatens key milestones.
- Examine technical challenges arising from underground conditions and develop practical engineering responses that minimize disruption and delay.
- Enforce HSE requirements, approved risk assessments, permit-to-work procedures, and safe construction practices across site activities.
- Conduct regular field reviews to assess workmanship, material compliance, construction methodology, and adherence to quality requirements.
- Review daily reports, contractor progress submissions, monthly updates, and supporting project records.
- Witness inspections, testing, pipeline verification, and commissioning activities associated with stormwater infrastructure.
- Manage NCRs, site instructions, RFIs, technical queries, and other formal construction communications through resolution and close-out.
- Review interim payment applications against verified site progress and assess variations and claims related to construction activities.
- Chair progress and technical coordination meetings and participate in client and stakeholder discussions.
- Maintain effective coordination with Dubai Municipality, RTA, DEWA, and other authorities affecting infrastructure construction and approvals.
- Protect existing infrastructure networks by ensuring that utility information, crossings, interfaces, and construction constraints are properly considered.
- Maintain complete engineering, inspection, correspondence, commercial, and construction records throughout project execution.
- Guide testing, commissioning, punch-list resolution, handover, and close-out activities to achieve an orderly transition into completed operations.
A Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering is required, supported by at least 15 years of construction and supervision experience involving stormwater networks and micro tunneling projects. Candidates should have spent a minimum of 5 years working specifically as a Resident Engineer on major stormwater, drainage, or comparable underground infrastructure developments. Extensive practical knowledge of micro tunneling, pipe jacking, trenchless construction, deep shaft works, dewatering, utility crossings, and large-diameter pipeline installation is essential. Strong familiarity with FIDIC contracts and construction administration is required, including experience handling technical correspondence, progress assessment, variations, claims, contractor submissions, and contractual site procedures. UAE project experience is expected, with Dubai experience strongly preferred. The position requires comprehensive awareness of existing infrastructure networks across Dubai and the constraints associated with construction around operational utilities. Familiarity with Dubai Municipality, RTA, DEWA, and other relevant authority requirements will be particularly valuable. Candidates should also bring a broad civil engineering background and relevant irrigation project engineering exposure. Proven leadership capability, excellent English communication, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to manage senior-level contractor and stakeholder interfaces are essential.
- Stormwater network construction
- Micro tunneling
- Pipe jacking
- Trenchless technology
- Deep shaft construction
- Large-diameter pipelines
- Utility crossings
- Road crossings
- Dewatering systems
- Underground infrastructure networks
- Stormwater drainage systems
- Irrigation infrastructure
- Existing utility protection
- Construction supervision
- Resident Engineer leadership
- FIDIC contract administration
- Method statement review
- Inspection and test plans
- Shop drawing review
- Material submittal review
- RFIs and technical queries
- NCR management
- Site instructions
- Interim payment verification
- Variation assessment
- Construction claims review
- Testing and commissioning
- Project handover
- HSE compliance
- Permit-to-work systems
- Risk assessment review
- Dubai Municipality requirements
- RTA coordination
- DEWA coordination
- Construction scheduling
- Project management software
- Microsoft Office
- CAD
- Technical documentation
- Stakeholder coordination
Dubai 's continued investment in drainage resilience, underground utilities, and major infrastructure networks creates sustained demand for senior engineers with specialist trenchless construction expertise. This assignment provides the opportunity to lead technically demanding micro tunneling and stormwater works where underground interfaces, existing utilities, deep excavations, construction safety, and authority coordination directly influence successful delivery. Parsons Corporation offers an established environment for senior infrastructure professionals to work across multidisciplinary teams while strengthening expertise in complex project supervision, contractual administration, and major civil engineering delivery. The role provides significant responsibility and the opportunity to influence construction outcomes from execution through commissioning and final handover.
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering and technology organization delivering transportation, infrastructure, and complex development programs. Across the UAE and wider Middle East, its engineering and supervision teams contribute to major civil works through technical leadership, construction management, infrastructure expertise, quality assurance, and coordinated project delivery.
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