Structural Engineer

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 306,000 - 511,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join its construction supervision team. You will supervise complex bridge and tunnel works, ensure compliance with designs, specs, and safety requirements, and coordinate with RTA, Dubai Municipality, contractors, and design consultants.

The role covers foundations, superstructures, post-tensioning, testing, quality assurance, and handover activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 12 years of professional structural engineering experience.
• At least 8 years supervising major bridge or tunnel construction projects.
• Minimum 6 years UAE or GCC experience on projects involving RTA, metro authorities, Dubai Municipality, or comparable authorities.
• Demonstrable construction supervision experience covering both bridges and tunnels.

Responsibilities

• Supervise bridge substructure construction including piles, cap beams, piers and abutments.
• Monitor bridge superstructure works with precast and cast-in-situ girders and deck slabs.
• Witness post-tensioning, including duct installation, stressing, grouting and protection.
• Supervise bearing installation, expansion joints and deck waterproofing.
• Verify heavy-lifting operations such as girder launching and tunnel segment installation.
• Supervise cut-and-cover tunnel construction and TBM-related activities.
• Witness NDT, concrete testing, and review ITPs, shop drawings and materials.
• Review IFC drawings, design clarifications, and temporary works submissions.
• Assist with contract administration, site instructions, and progress reporting.
• Maintain inspection records and support project handover and defect management.

Skills

Civil/Structural Engineering

Project supervision

English fluency

MS Office

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Structural design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

MIDAS Civil

SAP2000

LUSAS

STAAD.Pro

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Structural Engineer Job Snapshot - Role: Structural Engineer - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Construction - Function: Civil & Structural Engineering - Experience: Minimum 12 years in structural engineering, including 8 years in major bridge or tunnel supervision and 6 years in the UAE/GCC - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join its construction supervision team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will supervise complex structural works associated with major bridge and tunnel infrastructure, ensuring compliance with approved designs, technical specifications, quality standards, and project safety requirements. You will coordinate with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Municipality, contractors, design consultants, and other relevant authorities during structural inspections and approvals. The position covers bridge foundations and superstructures, post-tensioning, tunnel construction, temporary works, structural testing, and quality assurance. You will also support the Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) with technical reviews, contract administration, construction progress monitoring, and project handover activities.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Construction
• Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

What You 'll Be Doing

Bridge Construction Supervision

• Supervise bridge substructure construction, including bored piles, barrettes, pile caps, piers, abutments, and bearing shelves.
• Monitor bridge superstructure works involving precast and cast-in-situ girders, segmental box girders, deck slabs, stitch pours, parapets, and crash barriers.
• Witness post-tensioning activities, including duct installation, strand threading, stressing, elongation checks, grouting, and anchor block protection.
• Supervise bearing installation, expansion joints, deck waterproofing, and asphalt overlays.
• Verify heavy-lifting operations involving girder launching, segmental erection, and launching gantries.

Tunnel and Underground Structural Works

• Supervise cut-and-cover tunnel construction, including diaphragm walls, secant pile walls, base slabs, structural walls, and roof slabs.
• Monitor tunnel boring machine (TBM) related structural activities.
• Verify tunnel segment deliveries, segmental ring installation, annular grouting, and as-built ring geometry.
• Review structural construction activities associated with underground works and confined spaces.
• Monitor compliance with approved tunnel construction methods and technical requirements.

Structural Testing and Quality Control

• Witness nondestructive testing (NDT), including ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), rebound hammer, half-cell potential, and ground penetrating radar (GPR) testing.
• Witness concrete cube and cylinder testing.
• Review contractor inspection and test plans (ITPs), method statements, shop drawings, material submittals, and concrete mix designs.
• Verify survey setting-out, levels, alignment, camber, and geometric tolerances against issued-for-construction (IFC) drawings.
• Raise nonconformance reports (NCRs) for defective or noncompliant structural works.
• Investigate structural defects and review contractor remedial proposals before recommending solutions to the ARE.
• Maintain inspection records and documentation supporting structural quality assurance.

Engineering Design and Technical Reviews

• Review IFC drawings, design clarifications, and contractor requests for information (RFIs).
• Coordinate with the design team to resolve structural engineering queries.
• Review temporary works submissions, including formwork, falsework, shoring, and lifting plans, and elevate to ARE for approval.
• Assess contractor value engineering proposals and design change submissions.
• Provide technical assessments and recommendations to the ARE.
• Support reviews of post-tensioning designs, segmental structural designs, and specialist subcontractor proposals.
• Evaluate structural drawings and technical submissions for compliance with project requirements.

Contract Administration and Commercial Support

• Assist the ARE in administering structural construction works under FIDIC contract conditions.
• Support preparation of site instructions, observations, and contractual notices.
• Assist with measurement and valuation of completed structural works.
• Review structural components of contractor payment applications.
• Gather supporting site records for extension of time (EOT) requests and construction claims.
• Prepare technical input for evaluating claims associated with structural works.
• Maintain contractual correspondence and construction records within the project document control system.

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Enforce the project HSE plan during structural construction activities.
• Monitor safety controls for heavy lifting, post-tensioning, working at height, confined space entry, and underground construction.
• Review contractor risk assessments and HSE method statements for structural activities.
• Identify unsafe working conditions and take appropriate action.
• Coordinate with contractors and relevant project personnel to address structural construction safety concerns.

Authority Coordination and Project Reporting

• Coordinate with RTA, Dubai Municipality, and other relevant authorities during structural inspections and approval activities.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports covering construction supervision, quality, HSE performance, progress, and significant technical issues.
• Provide technical input to the ARE for the Engineer's monthly report to the Employer.
• Maintain photographic records, inspection reports, and structural construction documentation.
• Monitor structural work progress and communicate issues affecting project delivery.

Testing, Handover and Defects Management

• Support testing and commissioning activities associated with structural systems.
• Lead snagging and de-snagging inspections for structural elements.
• Participate in taking-over inspections.
• Support inspections during the defects notification period.
• Monitor the resolution and close-out of structural defects.
• Verify the completeness of structural as-built drawings and handover documentation.

What Required Skills You 'll Bring Education and Professional Experience

• Bachelor ’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 12 years of professional structural engineering experience.
• At least 8 years of experience supervising major bridge or tunnel construction projects.
• Minimum 6 years of UAE or GCC experience on projects involving RTA, metro authorities, Dubai Municipality, or comparable authorities.
• Demonstrable construction supervision experience covering both bridges and tunnels. Strong expertise in one discipline with proven capability in the other is acceptable.

Structural Engineering Standards and Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of ACI 318, ACI 350, AASHTO LRFD, BS 5400, BS EN 1992, ITA guidelines, and applicable RTA and Dubai Municipality specifications.
• Ability to interpret structural engineering drawings, post-tensioning shop drawings, segmental tunnel lining drawings, and waterproofing details.
• Familiarity with structural analysis software such as MIDAS Civil, SAP2000, LUSAS, or STAAD.Pro at design review level.
• Knowledge of TBM operations, segmental ring construction geometry, and shotcrete or sprayed concrete lining (SCL) methodologies.
• Understanding of bridge and tunnel construction supervision, structural quality control, and technical compliance.

Software and Communication Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
• Strong technical judgment and ability to make site-level decisions within delegated authority.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coordinate professionally with contractors, authorities, and design consultants.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• High standards of integrity, impartiality, and professionalism when representing the Engineer.

Site Working Requirements

• Physically able and willing to work underground and in confined spaces when required.
• Ability to supervise complex structural activities in active construction environments.
• Commitment to project safety requirements and approved construction procedures.

What Desired Skills You 'll Bring

• Valid UAE driving license is preferred.

About Parsons Corporation Parsons Corporation promotes an engineering environment focused on innovation, technical excellence, collaboration, and professional development. The company emphasizes employee wellbeing and opportunities for professional growth. As a Structural Engineer, you will contribute to the supervision and successful delivery of complex bridge and tunnel infrastructure works in Dubai.