Utility Engineer - Electrical & Roads

Parsons International

Oman

Ref: HP094-2250

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Parsons International
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Utility Engineer

Parsons is one of the world’s largest transportation planning, engineering, and construction firms. We have an extensive portfolio of diverse transportation projects including rail and transit, road and highway, bridge and tunnel, and aviation infrastructure. Parsons expertise encompasses all phases of transportation engineering operations - from the initial planning stage through final design, construction, and commissioning. Parsons has the people and power to move the world.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Utility Engineer provides a focal point for all utility engineering issues throughout the construction contract by reviewing Contractor’s utility submittals, visiting the site and taking a lead role in the construction supervision of utility relocation/protection works up to commissioning of utility services in coordination with the respective stake holders. The Utility Engineer has an up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, international codes/standards, local authority/stakeholder’s requirements and possesses a broad knowledge and experience of utility works in large highway/infrastructure projects complemented by practical experience.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provides utility engineering knowledge on utilities relocation/protection works as part of highway/infrastructure projects including but not limited to HV/MV/LV electrical power transmission/distribution lines, transmission and distribution water lines, telecommunication network(copper and FOC), street lighting system (conventional and LED), sewer, irrigation, traffic signal system, oil/gas line, etc.
• Ensures contractor’s compliance with applicable engineering codes, standards and QA/QC systems, policies, and procedures.
• Provides for compliance with items such as local Authority specifications and standards, international standards and specifications, tolerances, safety factors and requirements of client.
• Liaise with Authorities, the Client, Contractors, Consultants and other members of the wider organization.
• Reviews and inspects Construction activities to ensure compliance with designs, Contract drawings and specifications.
• Reviews and approves documentation, such as utility shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, etc for compliance with the Contract requirements.
• Complies with project QA/QC procedures.
• Reports to the Project Manager or Resident Engineer on deliverables.
• Consults with other discipline leaders to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for scheduled completion of construction.
• Supports the needs of other discipline leads for input to their efforts.
• Provides advice concerning design or scope changes identified for review.
• Visits the site to inspect the utility installation progress and identify non-conformances. Provide utility related insight on construction issues.
• Assists in review and validation of record drawings.
• Arranges regular meetings with the Contractor to review progress on utility submittals and site issues.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position during construction as may be appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of related work experience on large scale roads, expressway projects.
• Excellent engineering knowledge on utilities relocation/protection works as part of highway/infrastructure projects (eg. HV/MV/LV electrical power transmission/distribution lines, transmission and distribution water lines, telecommunication network, street lighting system, sewer, irrigation, traffic signal system, oil/gas line, etc.).
• Related work experience in GCC is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Can independently work within a strong team environment.

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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Electrical Engineer salaries in Oman

Average monthly compensation
OMR 700

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