Resident Engineer

Job description / Role

The Resident Engineer shall be responsible to lead and supervise a team of multi engineering disciplines staff and contractor.

- Performs difficult and complex field engineering assignments involving the development, execution, supervision, and coordination of all technical aspects of a construction project.
- Provide technical leadership to his team. Coordinate and monitor activities of his team. Ensure prompt exchange of correspondence and approvals. Maintain awareness of contracts financial status.
- Collaborates with construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees. Ensures that personnel of the assigned group engage in safe work practices in compliance with site-specific safety procedures and industry standards.
- Establishes and maintains liaison with the discipline design engineering staff. Reviews and interprets discipline design drawings and specifications to ensure current revision level and correct technical execution of the work.
- Provides resolution for technical engineering problems within the assigned discipline(s); coordinates application of solutions.
- Monitors material procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of construction activities and schedule within the assigned discipline. Ensures that materials received meet specifications and established standards of quality.
- Organizes the accumulation of assigned discipline data for the final project turnover and report.
- Initiates and maintains records, back-charge procedures, progress reports, etc., as required.
- May have some interface with the client and upper-level management.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Requirements

Degree in Electrical / Instrumentation (SCADA) or Mechanical Engineering with 20 years experience in construction of large pumping stations and water projects including SCADA systems preferably in the Gulf region.

Should have a good background in planning and monitoring. Must have good prior experience as Resident Engineer dealing with contractual as well as technical matters. Candidates must be proficient in English both written and oral. Arabic language communication skills would be a plus.

About the Company

Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.

Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide.