Precast Quality Control (QC) Engineer

Role Overview

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and documentation for precast segment production.
• Perform and oversee testing of raw materials (cement, aggregates, admixtures, reinforcement) and fresh/hardened concrete.
• Inspect mold setup, reinforcement placement, casting, curing, and demolding to ensure segments meet dimensional tolerances and strength requirements.
• Inspect segment handling, storage, and transport to prevent damage between plant and tunnel.
• Perform site QC for segment installation and annular grouting, including grout mix verification and testing.
• Identify, document, and drive closure of non-conformances, and lead root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain traceability records for every segment from pour to installed ring.
• Coordinate QC documentation and inspections with RTA, Dubai Municipality, and third-party testing laboratories as required.
• Ensure all QC activities comply with project specifications, applicable standards, and UAE regulatory requirements.
• Report quality metrics and trends to production and project leadership, and recommend process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline, or equivalent hands-on QC experience.
• Anywhere from 1–10 years of quality control experience in precast concrete, concrete production, or heavy civil construction.
• Current ACI Field Testing Technician – Grade 1 certification, or equivalent.
• PCI Level 1 certification, or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of concrete mix design, testing methods, and quality documentation.
• Comfortable splitting time between a production plant and underground tunnel environments, including rotating shifts as needed.
• Currently based in the UAE or GCC region, or eligible to work in the UAE.
• Experience with precast tunnel segments or segmental lining production is a major plus.
• Experience designing concrete for durability in aggressive, saline ground conditions a plus.
• Prior QC experience on major Gulf infrastructure projects (metro, tunnels, precast plants) a major plus.

Additional Requirements

• The position may require extended hours and weekend work.
• This role is on site / in person in Dubai, UAE.
• The position will require periodic work inside tunnels. Candidates should be comfortable with this.

Culture

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package for the Dubai project.

Equal Opportunity