Senior Resident Engineer (Stormwater network/Micro Tunneling)

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Job Description:

Senior Resident Engineer (Stormwater network/Micro Tunneling)

Dubai, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Resident Engineer (Stormwater network / Micro Tunneling) to join our team! In this role you will get to perform and integrate the various engineering, scheduling, procurement, construction, and start-up aspects of a medium to large -size project.

What You'll be Doing:

• Lead and supervise all site construction activities related to stormwater drainage and micro tunneling works.

• Ensure construction is executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable standards.

• Monitor micro tunneling operations, shaft construction, pipe jacking activities, road crossings, dewatering, and associated civil works.

• Review and approve method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs), shop drawings, and material submittals.

• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, utility authorities, and government agencies.

• Monitor project progress against the approved schedule and recommend corrective actions where required.

• Ensure strict compliance with HSE regulations, risk assessments, and permit-to-work requirements.

• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality workmanship and compliance with project specifications.

• Review contractor progress reports, daily reports, and monthly progress updates.

• Identify technical issues and provide practical engineering solutions to minimize delays.

• Witness inspections, testing, and commissioning activities related to stormwater systems.

• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), site instructions (SIs), requests for information (RFIs), and technical queries.

• Review and verify interim payment applications, variations, and claims related to site works.

• Chair and participate in progress meetings, technical coordination meetings, and client meetings.

• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of project records.

• Support project completion activities, including testing, commissioning, handover, and close-out documentation.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

• Minimum 15+ years experience in construction and supervision of Stormwater network and micro tunneling projects.

• At least 5 years of experience as a Resident Engineer on major stormwater or drainage projects.

• Extensive experience in micro tunneling, pipe jacking, trenchless technology, deep shafts, utility crossings, and large-diameter pipelines.

• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and construction administration.

• Experience working on projects in the UAE, preferably Dubai.

• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality, RTA, DEWA, and other relevant authority requirements is preferred.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office and project management software.

• Broad general engineering background, and irrigation project engineering experience is required  

• Must have full and complete knowledge of existing infrastructure Networks in the Emirates of Dubai.

• Familiarity with CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering and construction, and the proven ability for performing in a supervisory capacity on a project.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is required.

• Proven leadership capability to lead a senior role.

• Commitment to quality and safe work practices.

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

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