Utilities Engineer

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 184,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks an experienced Utilities Engineer to lead utility infrastructure design, corridor development, and multidisciplinary coordination. The role involves preparing conceptual and detailed designs, master plans, and technical documentation while ensuring QA/QC compliance and integration with CAD/BIM workflows.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering with at least five years of relevant experience and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in CAD and other software.
• Ability to prepare engineering design models using Civil 3D or similar software.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of QA/QC practices.
• Ability to coordinate with other engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed designs for utility infrastructure projects.
• Prepare utility corridor designs and coordinated utility layouts.
• Coordinate utility infrastructure designs with other engineering disciplines.
• Review engineering design assumptions and technical requirements.
• Support CAD and BIM activities and ensure compliance of deliverables.
• Identify and resolve design discrepancies with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Engineering design

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

CAD software

Job description

Utilities Engineer Job Snapshot - Role: Utilities Engineer - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Civil & Structural Engineering - Experience: Minimum 5 years - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Utilities Engineer to join its engineering team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position focuses on utility infrastructure planning, engineering design, utility corridor development, and multidisciplinary coordination. You will prepare conceptual and detailed designs, develop utility master plans, review engineering drawings, and identify practical, cost-effective solutions to complex infrastructure challenges. Working with other engineering disciplines, you will contribute to coordinated utility infrastructure designs, prepare technical documentation, support CAD and BIM activities, and ensure that engineering deliverables comply with project requirements and applicable local authority regulations.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor 's degree in Engineering, at least five years of relevant experience, proficiency in engineering design software, and a sound understanding of quality assurance and quality control procedures.

Job Details

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

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed engineering designs for utility infrastructure projects.
• Prepare utility corridor designs and coordinated utility layouts.
• Contribute to utility infrastructure master planning.
• Develop utility cross-sections and supporting engineering documentation.
• Coordinate the design of existing and proposed utility infrastructure.
• Evaluate engineering requirements and identify appropriate design solutions.
• Develop alternative approaches to resolve utility planning and design challenges.
• Apply engineering principles to achieve efficient and economical project solutions.

Engineering Design and Technical Analysis

• Prepare engineering design models using Autodesk Civil 3D or similar software.
• Apply advanced engineering principles to complex analytical models.
• Review engineering design assumptions and technical requirements.
• Evaluate alternative engineering solutions based on project objectives.
• Prepare technical notes explaining engineering design considerations.
• Support the development of coordinated infrastructure design deliverables.
• Identify technical discrepancies and recommend appropriate engineering solutions.

Multidisciplinary Engineering Coordination

• Coordinate utility infrastructure designs with other engineering disciplines.
• Work with multidisciplinary project teams to develop integrated engineering solutions.
• Identify potential conflicts between existing and proposed utility infrastructure.
• Communicate technical requirements to relevant engineering teams.
• Coordinate design interfaces to support consistent project documentation.
• Participate in resolving engineering issues affecting utility infrastructure layouts.
• Provide engineering support to other project activities when required.

CAD and BIM Design Coordination

• Prepare and review engineering models using Civil 3D or comparable design applications.
• Provide technical input to BIM and CAD designers assigned to the project.
• Coordinate with drafting personnel to support accurate engineering documentation.
• Review utility plans and profiles for technical compliance.
• Verify that drawings clearly communicate design requirements for construction.
• Identify inconsistencies in engineering drawings and related design deliverables.
• Support efficient preparation and coordination of technical drawings.

Design Review and Quality Assurance

• Review engineering plans, profiles, and technical deliverables against design objectives.
• Check engineering work prepared by engineers with equivalent or less experience.
• Verify the technical accuracy and clarity of design documentation.
• Apply established quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Identify design deficiencies and coordinate appropriate corrections.
• Support consistency between engineering calculations, models, drawings, and specifications.
• Contribute to the delivery of accurate and compliant engineering documentation.

Local Authority and Regulatory Coordination

• Apply relevant local authority regulations during utility infrastructure design.
• Consider applicable regulatory requirements when developing engineering solutions.
• Prepare technical information to support discussions with relevant authorities.
• Coordinate design-related matters involving authority requirements.
• Support the resolution of technical issues associated with utility infrastructure approvals and coordination.

Technical Reporting and Presentations

• Prepare engineering reports explaining proposed utility infrastructure solutions.
• Develop technical presentations for clients, authorities, and project management.
• Prepare supporting documentation for engineering design proposals.
• Communicate design alternatives and technical recommendations clearly.
• Present relevant engineering findings and proposed solutions to project stakeholders.
• Maintain clear technical notes and supporting project records.

Engineering Workflow Improvement

• Develop simple engineering workflows to improve design efficiency.
• Prepare reusable templates for recurring engineering design activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline routine technical tasks.
• Support consistent preparation of engineering models and documentation.
• Apply appropriate engineering software to improve design productivity.

Project Scheduling and Delivery

• Monitor progress of assigned engineering tasks against the original baseline schedule.
• Coordinate task completion with relevant engineering personnel.
• Identify potential delays affecting assigned design deliverables.
• Support timely resolution of engineering issues.
• Manage assigned responsibilities to meet project deadlines.
• Contribute to efficient team performance and coordinated project delivery.
• Provide additional engineering support as required.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in CAD and other computer software applications commonly used in engineering.
• Ability to prepare engineering design models using Civil 3D or similar software.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of standard quality assurance and quality control practices and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate with other engineering disciplines and contribute to multidisciplinary designs.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation and communicate engineering solutions effectively.

Additional Advantage

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate is considered an advantage.

Relevant Technical Skills

• Utility infrastructure engineering.
• Utility corridor planning and design.
• Utility infrastructure master planning.
• Conceptual and detailed engineering design.
• Utility cross-sections, plans, and profiles.
• Existing and proposed utility coordination.
• Autodesk Civil 3D or similar engineering software.
• CAD and BIM design coordination.
• Multidisciplinary infrastructure design.
• Engineering calculations and analytical models.
• Engineering design reviews and technical compliance.
• Local authority regulations.
• Engineering quality assurance and quality control.
• Technical reports and presentations.
• Design workflow development and reusable templates.
• Engineering task scheduling and progress monitoring.

Professional Competencies

• Strong engineering analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to develop practical and economical engineering solutions.
• Effective multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Attention to detail in engineering models and design documentation.
• Clear technical communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to review and evaluate engineering deliverables.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks against project schedules.
• Collaborative approach to engineering design and project delivery.
• Commitment to technical accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance.

About Parsons Corporation

Parsons Corporation provides engineering, infrastructure, and project delivery services across complex construction and development projects. The company emphasizes innovation, technical excellence, collaboration, professional development, and employee wellbeing. As a Utilities Engineer, you will contribute to infrastructure design and utility coordination activities by developing engineering solutions, preparing technical deliverables, and supporting multidisciplinary project teams.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parsons is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair representation at all job levels without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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