Construction Engineer - Dewatering

Parsons Corporation

The Construction Engineer Dewatering is a key site-based technical role responsible for overseeing the daily field activities related to groundwater control. The Engineer ensures that the dewatering design, installation, monitoring, and maintenance are executed strictly according to Parsons' specifications, quality standards, and environmental protocols.

Site Execution and QA/QC:

• Perform routine and specialized site inspections of dewatering installations, including deep wells, well point systems, monitoring instruments, and pumping equipment, ensuring adherence to approved method statements and drawings.
• Manage the field verification and logging of well drilling and installation records.
• Verify the accurate setup and calibration of groundwater monitoring instrumentation (piezometers, inclinometers) and assist the hydrogeology team in real-time data collection.
• Prepare detailed daily and weekly QA/QC reports on construction progress, non-conformance issues, and necessary corrective actions related to dewatering works.
• Review contractor payment applications based on verifiable completion of dewatering milestones.

Technical Support and Coordination:

• Act as a technical liaison between the Senior Project Manager, the design team, and the main construction contractor s dewatering team on site.
• Assist in the review of contractor's material submittals and shop drawings for dewatering system components.
• Proactively identify and report potential technical issues or schedule delays related to groundwater conditions, proposing practical, site-specific mitigation measures.
• Ensure that all decommissioned wells and boreholes are properly sealed and abandoned in compliance with regulatory and project environmental standards.

Safety and Environmental Compliance:

• Promote and enforce site safety procedures for all dewatering operations, particularly those involving heavy equipment, deep excavations, and electrical works (HSE).
• Coordinate with the Environmental team to ensure proper collection, testing, and compliant discharge or reuse of extracted groundwater.