Senior Utilities Engineer

Parsons Oman; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Utilities Engineer in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience, expertise in producing utilities drawings, and the ability to liaise with various authorities regarding NOCs. Strong communication skills and a comprehensive understanding of the local infrastructure are essential. Candidates should be proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley OpenRoads Utilities software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of related work experience required.
• Full knowledge of existing infrastructure networks in Dubai.
• Familiarity with local services authorities regulations.

Responsibilities

• Produce utilities drawings and monitor progress of documentation.
• Coordinate with clients and authorities for technical queries.
• Attend project meetings to follow up on tasks.

Skills

Utilities drawing production

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRoads Utilities software

Communication skills

Infrastructure knowledge

Emergency works coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

Primavera P3

MS Office

Job description

Senior Utilities Engineer

Dubai, UAE

Job Description:

• Can produce utilities drawings and cross sections.
• Can use Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley OpenRoads Utilities software.
• Aware of authority standards and requirements.
• Monitor progress of drawings and documentation for NOCs.
• Coordinate with the Client dealings (both internal and external) and liaise with all government offices and service authorities in UAE for all technical queries and issues.
• Track utilities NOCs and ensure all of them are completed on time.
• Liaise with all relevant Agencies / Authorities and Client team to obtain necessary approvals and NOCs.
• Attend coordination meetings and provide support during NOC process to the design team.
• Participate in project design meetings and recommend improvements if needed.
• Coordinate and collect information from relevant Agencies, third party consultants and contractors for all technical queries and issues, to prepare weekly and monthly reports, as well as design drawings for management and clients.
• Attend project meetings and follow-up with outstanding tasks.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.
• Having 5-7 years of relevant work experience in NOC role preferably in infrastructure industry.
• Proven experience in dealing and liaising with government authorities in Dubai and Northern Emirates, and their NOC system.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Independently develops and/or supervises the creation of engineering products that meet customer quality requirements. This includes defining the problem, establishing the work scope, preparing the budget and schedule, planning the work, providing technical direction, and reporting the work status.
• Typical products may include detailed calculations, drawings, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, and detailed analyses.
• Provides support for other engineering activities as required.
• May supervise one or more subordinates and provide input regarding performance.
• May be assigned to a project or organizational team, or as a lead engineer for a specific discipline on a small to intermediate size project.
• Provides input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower level Engineers working on the same project.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Be Bringing:

• A bachelor degree in engineering would be preferred, with minimum 8 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge and work experience pipelines, connection chambers and pumping station works, non-disruptive road crossings is required.
• Have full and complete knowledge of existing infrastructure networks in the Emirates of Dubai.
• Familiarity with the local services authorities regulations, standards, and requirements.
• Experience in dealing with emergency works and ability to deal with the Public and coordinate with various infrastructure authorities related to the projects.
• Exceptional articulate communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience advising client of best systems, materials, products and sustainability for irrigation/water feature systems.
• Strong computer skill and familiarity with CAD, Primavera P3, MS Office and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering is also required.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.