
Parsons Corporation
Structural Engineer
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job expiry date: 24/11/2026
Job overview
Date posted
10/10/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
24/11/2026
Job description
RTA, Dubai Municipality and other authorities all have a say in how structural works are inspected and approved on this Parsons supervision project in Dubai, and coordinating with them is a regular part of the job. Bridges and tunnels make up the scope, from bored piles, barrettes and pile caps to segmental box girders, deck slabs and parapets. Post-tensioning operations need close attention throughout, including duct installation, strand threading, stressing, elongation checks and grouting. Underground, the work covers cut-and-cover diaphragm walls and secant pile walls, along with TBM ring build, annular grouting and as-built ring geometry. Contractor method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, mix designs and temporary works submittals come to you for technical comment before going to the ARE. NCRs are raised when defects appear, and NDT such as UPV, rebound hammer, half-cell potential and GPR is witnessed alongside concrete cube and cylinder testing. Working under FIDIC conditions, you also support site instructions, payment valuations and the technical input behind EOT requests and claims. Safety focus is heaviest on heavy lifts, post-tensioning, working at height, confined spaces and underground works. At least 12 years in structural engineering is needed, including 8 supervising major bridge or tunnel projects and 6 in the UAE or GCC.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Supervise bridge substructure works, including bored piles, barrettes, pile caps, piers, abutments and bearing shelves
- Oversee bridge superstructure works, including precast and cast-in-situ girders, segmental box girders, deck slabs, stitch pours, parapets and crash barriers
- Witness post-tensioning operations from duct installation and stressing through to grouting and anchor protection
- Inspect bearing and expansion joint installation, deck waterproofing and asphalt overlay
- Verify heavy-lift operations such as girder launching, segmental erection and launching gantry use
- Monitor cut-and-cover works and TBM structural activities, including segment checks, ring build, annular grouting and ring geometry
- Attend NDT and concrete cube and cylinder testing
- Review method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, material submittals, mix designs and temporary works submittals
- Check survey setting-out, levels, alignment, camber and tolerances against IFC drawings
- Raise NCRs, investigate structural defects and assess remedial proposals for the ARE
- Resolve RFIs and design clarifications with the design team and assess value engineering proposals
- Prepare site instructions and notices under FIDIC and assist with measurement, valuation and EOT and claims evidence
- Enforce the HSE plan on heavy lifts, post-tensioning, work at height, confined spaces and underground works
- Coordinate inspections and approvals with RTA, Dubai Municipality and other authorities
- Produce daily, weekly and monthly reports and maintain inspection records, photographic logs and as-built documentation
- Lead snagging, taking-over inspections and defects close-out, and confirm as-built and handover documentation is complete
Experience & skills
- Hold a bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Bring at least 12 years of structural engineering experience, including 8 years supervising major bridge or tunnel projects
- Demonstrate at least 6 years of UAE or GCC experience on RTA, metro, Dubai Municipality or comparable authority projects
- Show supervision experience on both bridges and tunnels, with strength in one and proven capability in the other
- Apply strong knowledge of ACI 318, ACI 350, AASHTO LRFD, BS 5400, BS EN 1992, ITA guidelines and RTA and DM specifications
- Review structural analysis outputs from MIDAS Civil, SAP2000, LUSAS or STAAD.Pro
- Use AutoCAD and Navisworks confidently
- Work underground and in confined spaces when required
- Act with integrity and impartiality on behalf of the Engineer
- Hold a valid UAE driving licence, which is preferred