Senior Utilities Engineer

Parsons International

Kuwait

Ref: HP094-2528

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Engineer – Utilities has an up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, international codes / standards and possess a broad knowledge and experience of utility works in large infrastructure projects complemented by practice experience.

- Provides utility engineering knowledge on utilities.
- Ensures contractor compliance with applicable engineering codes and standards and QA/QC systems, policies and procedures.
- Reviews utility submittals including vendors, shop drawings and utility drawings, surge analysis reports and specifications for compliance with the contract requirements and design intent.
- Contributes to preparing project QA/QC procedures.
- Consults with other discipline leaders to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for scheduled completion of construction.
- Consults with other discipline leaders to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for scheduled completion of construction.
- Arranges support for the needs of other discipline leads for input to their efforts.
- Supports the construction management team during construction and commissioning.
- Provides advice concerning design or scope changes identified for review.
- Regular visits the site to inspect the utility installation progress and identify non-conformances. Provides utility related insight on construction issues.
- Arrange regular meetings with the contractor to review progress on utility submittals and site issues.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited University with minimum 15 years related work experience in design and construction management on a large infrastructure and transportation projects.
- Provide ability to perform in a management capacity.
- Good knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project.
- Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong assessment and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Must be fluent in English both written and spoken with an excellent capability in written technical skills as well as oral and written communication skills. 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.

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