Utilities Engineer

Parsons Corporation

What You'll Be Doing:

• Plan, organize, and ensure adequate staffing, execution, and monitoring of all utilities field engineering activities and related support operations.

• Provide technical guidance on scope of work, schedules, procedures, field construction problems, and other utilities-related information to the project team and contractors.

• Determine budget estimates and staffing requirements for utilities works in line with the defined scope and schedule.

• Establish, monitor, and maintain construction engineering quality control for all utilities works in the field (wet and dry utilities).

• Coordinate closely with construction management to eliminate hazards associated with utilities works that may adversely affect the environment, safety, or health of employees and the public.

• Establish and maintain a close working relationship with project design engineering teams, client representatives, utility authorities, and contractors for all utilities interfaces.

• Maintain project control documentation for utilities, including design drawings and specifications, RFIs, back-charges, change orders, redlines, and as-built records.

• Monitor contractor performance with respect to schedule, quality, and conformance to utilities plans, specifications, and authority requirements.

• Review and provide input on utilities method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, and material submittals.

• Conduct performance evaluations for assigned utilities engineers and technical staff.

• Make decisions regarding long-range planning, scheduling, budgeting, work priorities, and personnel related to utilities works.

• Provide advice to management on field engineering procedures, construction methods, technical risks, and financial matters pertaining to utilities.

• Frequently interface with upper-level management, client personnel, and external stakeholders to report progress and resolve issues related to utilities.

• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate or assigned.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or related discipline) or construction-related field, or equivalent construction-related work experience.

• 10 years experience minimum and 6 years experience in Dubai, in field construction, with significant exposure to utilities, civil, and/or infrastructure projects.

• Experience in the construction of large civil/structural and/or industrial projects at domestic and/or foreign locations, including supervisory experience.

• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering and construction-related processes, field execution, and industry practices.

• Strong understanding of utilities construction methods, sequencing, and interface with other disciplines (roads, structures, buildings, telecom, dry utilities, stormwater etc.).

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

• Familiarity with CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering and construction (e.g., AutoCAD, MS Office, scheduling tools).

• Proven ability to perform effectively in a supervisory capacity on complex projects, leading multidisciplinary teams in the field.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Strong knowledge of local authority standards and approval processes for utilities.

• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors and resolving complex site coordination issues.

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building abilities.

• High level of organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery.