Resident Engineer - Utilities

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Resident Engineer – Utilities in Dubai with a focus on overseeing construction supervision and quality control. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in large infrastructure projects, particularly in utilities relocation.

This role demands strong technical judgment and excellent communication skills to coordinate with various stakeholders and ensure project compliance with local regulations. Join Parsons to lead impactful infrastructure projects in a global engineering organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of construction supervision experience in large infrastructure and utilities relocation projects.
• Strong knowledge of NOC procedures and Dubai government authority specifications.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all field engineering activities related to infrastructure and utilities.
• Monitor contractor performance against approved schedules and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with construction management to ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Resident engineering

Infrastructure supervision

Utilities supervision

Civil engineering

Field engineering

Site management

Construction supervision

Contractor management

Construction quality control

HSE compliance

Budget estimates

Resource planning

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Resident Engineer – Utilities
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Experience: Minimum 15 years of construction supervision experience in large infrastructure and utilities relocation projects
Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Salary: 30000-45000 (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

Role Context

The Resident Engineer - Utilities will support Parsons by overseeing field engineering, construction supervision, quality control, contractor performance, project documentation, and site coordination for large infrastructure and utilities works in Dubai. The role requires strong technical judgment, construction leadership, and authority coordination skills to ensure that works are delivered safely, accurately, and in full compliance with approved drawings, specifications, schedules, NOC requirements, and government authority procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise, and monitor all field engineering activities related to infrastructure, utilities, and associated construction works.
• Ensure adequate staffing, execution control, and technical support for site engineering and construction supervision operations.
• Provide guidance on scope of work, construction schedules, field procedures, technical issues, and site construction challenges.
• Determine budget estimates, staffing requirements, work priorities, and resource needs based on defined scope and project schedule.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain construction engineering quality control procedures in the field.
• Monitor contractor performance against approved schedules, construction plans, technical specifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with construction management to identify and eliminate hazards that may affect the environment, workforce safety, or site operations.
• Ensure assigned personnel follow safe work practices in line with site-specific safety procedures and industry standards.
• Maintain strong working relationships with project design engineering teams, client representatives, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Maintain project control documentation including design drawings, specifications, change orders, back‑charge documents, correspondence, and technical records.
• Provide advice to management on field engineering procedures, construction methods, schedule planning, budgeting, and financial matters.
• Interface regularly with senior management and client personnel on project progress, risks, technical matters, and construction priorities.
• Conduct performance evaluations for assigned personnel and support effective supervision of field engineering teams.
• Support commissioning coordination, NOC procedures, and authority‑related requirements for utilities and infrastructure works.
• Lead site decision‑making related to long‑range planning, scheduling, construction priorities, personnel management, and field execution.
• Perform additional responsibilities related to resident engineering, site supervision, and infrastructure delivery as required.

Ideal Profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university is required.
• Minimum 15 years of overall work experience in construction supervision of large infrastructure, utilities, utilities relocation, or similar civil engineering projects.
• Recent and substantial UAE experience in infrastructure and utilities projects is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of NOC procedures, commissioning requirements, and Dubai government authority specifications and procedures.
• Proven leadership capability in a senior site supervision or resident engineering role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction‑related processes, field engineering procedures, and industry practices.
• Strong ability to monitor contractor performance, manage field engineering priorities, and maintain construction quality control.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills are required.
• Strong ability to coordinate with clients, contractors, design teams, senior management, and authority representatives.
• Commitment to quality, safe work practices, environmental responsibility, and professional site leadership.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure while managing complex site issues, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations.

Skills Set

• Resident engineering
• Infrastructure supervision
• Utilities supervision
• Utilities relocation
• Civil engineering
• Construction supervision
• Field engineering
• Site management
• Contractor management
• Project control documentation
• Construction quality control
• Schedule monitoring
• Budget estimates
• Staffing planning
• Resource planning
• NOC procedures
• Commissioning coordination
• Dubai authority procedures
• Government authority coordination
• Design drawing control
• Specifications review
• Change orders
• Back‑charge documents
• Site safety procedures
• HSE compliance
• Construction methods
• Field construction problem solving
• Senior stakeholder coordination
• Client interface
• Contractor performance monitoring
• UAE infrastructure projects
• Technical reporting
• English communication
• Quality and safe work practices

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers a senior resident engineering role within Dubai's Civil Engineering and infrastructure sector, with responsibility for leading field engineering activities on large utilities and infrastructure projects. The position is well suited for a construction supervision leader who wants to manage complex site delivery, coordinate with Dubai authorities, support safe work execution, and contribute to high‑quality infrastructure outcomes within a global engineering organization.

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.