Resident Engineer - Infrastructure

Parsons Corporation

What You'll Be Doing:

Project & Site Management

• Act as the primary onsite representative for all utilities and infrastructure-related works.
• Monitor day-to-day construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Coordinate interfaces between different utility disciplines (wet and dry services) and with roads, structures, and other civil works.
• Review and approve contractor s shop drawings, materials, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and technical submittals related to utilities.
• Participate in constructability reviews and propose solutions to design and site issues.

Technical Oversight

• Supervise installation of utility networks including potable water, firefighting, irrigation, sewerage, stormwater drainage, district cooling, electrical networks, street lighting, ICT/telecoms, and gas (as applicable).
• Review and verify hydraulic calculations, capacity checks, and network layouts where required.
• Ensure proper alignment, levels, clearances, protection, and separation of utility services in accordance with standards and authority requirements.
• Oversee testing and commissioning processes for all utility systems and ensure documentation is complete and compliant.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Implement and monitor the project s quality control procedures on all utility works.
• Conduct regular inspections, prepare non-conformance reports (NCRs), and follow up on corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with local authority standards, regulatory requirements, and international codes of practice.
• Verify as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and other handover documents for completeness and accuracy.

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure that all utility works are carried out in accordance with the project HSE plan.
• Participate in HSE audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations as required.
• Identify and mitigate potential site hazards associated with deep excavations, confined spaces, traffic management, and utility crossings.

Stakeholder & Authority Coordination

• Liaise with client representatives, design consultants, contractors, and third-party stakeholders to resolve technical and coordination issues.
• Coordinate with local authorities and utility providers for approvals, inspections, tie-ins, and permits.
• Attend progress, coordination, and technical meetings and provide clear input on utility-related matters.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain detailed site records including inspection requests, test results, site instructions, and correspondence.
• Prepare periodic progress reports, highlight key issues, risks, and proposed mitigation measures.
• Support claims and variation assessments through provision of technical input and site records.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering, or related discipline (Master s degree preferred).
• Min 12-15 years experience in infrastructure and utilities projects, with at least 5 years in a Resident Engineer or senior site supervision role.
• Prior experience with local codes, standards, and authority requirements in UAE preferred.
• Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary contractors and resolving site issues efficiently.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines.