Senior Construction Engineer - Geotechnical and Rock Stabilization - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UA

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 468,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Long-term career advancement

Collaborative environment with senior engineering leadership

Opportunity to work on complex infrastructure and geotechnical mega projects

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Construction Engineer specializing in Geotechnical and Rock Stabilization in Dubai, UAE. This position oversees complex infrastructure projects, focusing on ground investigations, tunneling, and slope stabilization while ensuring compliance with corporate and safety standards.

Candidates must possess a degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering and have at least 8 years of relevant experience. Join Parsons for a chance to work on significant mega projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in construction engineering with focus on geotechnical, tunneling, or rock stabilization projects.
• Experience in major infrastructure and PM CM contract environments.
• Strong contractor management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to work in complex matrix organizations with dual reporting structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong ability to manage workload under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction engineering activities for geotechnical, tunneling, and major earthworks projects.
• Participate in planning and execution of ground investigations, drilling, blasting, and slope stabilization works.
• Inspect and test materials used in rock stabilization and geotechnical construction operations.
• Monitor drilling and blasting processes to ensure regulatory compliance and safety adherence.
• Analyze testing data and prepare detailed quality control and performance reports.
• Review, approve, and issue construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, supervision consultants, contractors, and client representatives.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors and construction teams on site.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure professional workmanship and quality enhancement.

Skills

Geotechnical construction supervision

Rock and slope stabilization

Ground investigation coordination

Drilling and blasting monitoring

Contractor management

Quality control and inspection

Infrastructure project coordination

Safety compliance and risk management

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Senior Construction Engineer - Geotechnical and Rock Stabilization - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE

Position Overview

Senior Construction Engineer - Geotechnical and Rock Stabilization oversees complex infrastructure and major earthworks projects managed from Dubai, UAE. This role leads construction engineering activities related to ground investigation, slope stabilization, tunneling, and geotechnical works, ensuring full coordination with stakeholders and compliance with corporate, contractual, and safety standards.

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Dubai

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Civil & Structural Engineering

Salary: 30000-42000 monthly (Market estimated)

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead construction engineering activities for geotechnical, tunneling, and major earthworks projects
• Participate in planning and execution of ground investigations, drilling, blasting, and slope stabilization works
• Inspect and test materials used in rock stabilization and geotechnical construction operations
• Monitor drilling and blasting processes to ensure regulatory compliance and safety adherence
• Analyze testing data and prepare detailed quality control and performance reports
• Review, approve, and issue construction drawings and technical specifications
• Coordinate closely with engineering, supervision consultants, contractors, and client representatives
• Provide technical guidance to contractors and construction teams on site
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure professional workmanship and quality enhancement
• Identify requirements for additional testing or corrective measures and report to Construction Manager
• Support development of job safety procedures and quality control documentation
• Ensure strict compliance with corporate ethics, contractual obligations, and safety policies

Ideal Profile

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 8 years of experience in construction engineering with focus on geotechnical, tunneling, or rock stabilization projects
• Experience in major infrastructure and PM CM contract environments
• Strong contractor management and stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to work in complex matrix organizations with dual reporting structures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong ability to manage workload under tight deadlines

Skills Set

• Geotechnical construction supervision
• Rock and slope stabilization
• Ground investigation coordination
• Drilling and blasting monitoring
• Contractor management
• Quality control and inspection
• Infrastructure project coordination
• Safety compliance and risk management

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on complex infrastructure and geotechnical mega projects
• Collaborative environment with senior engineering leadership
• Exposure to high-profile development programs
• Competitive compensation and long-term career advancement
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and technical excellence

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a globally recognized engineering and project management consultancy delivering advanced infrastructure, transportation, and civil engineering solutions. With a significant presence in Dubai and across the Middle East, Parsons supports large-scale infrastructure and geotechnical developments through technical innovation, disciplined project execution, and integrated engineering expertise.