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Ref: HP094-2065
Job description / Role
Through Parsons engineering and construction management services, we deliver innovative, safe and sustainable infrastructure in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait. Our focus is on delivering air, rail, road and highway transportation; water conveyance and/or wastewater treatment; and land development and public infrastructure to our clients and your communities. Parsons creates interconnected communities and world class infrastructure.
Parsons is the construction supervision consultant for a major infrastructure project in the UAE. The scope of work includes internal roads, external highway intersections, iconic bridges and other structures, electrical (HV and LV) networks, telecoms networks, potable water network, irrigation, water pump station network, fire-fighting network, sewerage network, storm water drainage network, street lighting and traffic signals, and gas network.
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 commissioning of utilities.
The Utility Engineer 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 practical experience.
Job Responsibilities:
• Provides utility engineering knowledge on utilities, particularly large diameter pipelines and sewers.
• 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.
• Comply with project QA/QC procedures.
• Consults with other discipline leaders to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for scheduled completion of construction.
• Support 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.
• Regularly visit the site to inspect the utility installation progress and identify non-conformances. Provide utility related insight on construction issues.
• Arrange regular meetings with the contractor to review progress on utility submittals and site issues.
Requirements
• Bachelor degree in Civil/M&E Engineering, or related field and 10 years of related work experience.
• Dubai-UAE experience is preferred.
• Large projects experience is preferred.
Skills/Competencies:
• Proven ability to perform in a technical lead capacity.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
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.