Utilities Engineer

Overview

Job Description

Utilities Engineer

What You'll Be Doing

• Reports to the Resident Engineer closely with the design team leader, discipline leads, and the Client's representative.
• Review, coordinate, and approve utility designs (existing, proposed, and diverted) for water, sewerage, irrigation, storm water, electrical, telecom, district cooling, and gas networks.
• Conduct site investigations and verify utility records against as-built drawings and trial pit information; resolve clashes through 3D coordination.
• Liaise with all Dubai service authorities (DEWA, Etisalat, du, Empower, DM Sewerage & Drainage, RTA, Dubai Civil Defense) to obtain NOCs, approvals, and design clearances.
• Supervise contractor activities related to utility diversions, protection works, shutdowns, and new installations; ensure compliance with authority specifications and project drawings.
• Review and approve contractor submittals including method statements, shop drawings, material approvals, and as-built documentation.
• Witness testing and commissioning of utility networks (pressure tests, CCTV surveys, cable testing, etc.) and verify compliance with authority handover requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, progress updates, RFIs, and variation assessments for the Engineer and Client.
• Coordinate with roads, structures, traffic, and landscape disciplines to ensure utility works align with the overall project program.
• Identify risks related to live services, propose mitigation measures, and ensure HSE compliance during excavation near existing utilities.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in civil from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10–12 years of utilities engineering experience, with at least 4–5 years in the UAE (Dubai experience strongly preferred).
• Proven track record on major roads/infrastructure projects under RTA or similar authorities.
• Working knowledge of DEWA, Etisalat, du, Empower, and DM design and installation standards.
• Reasonable knowledge in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MS Office.
• Strong knowledge of utility design codes, materials, and installation methods in the UAE.
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills across authorities, contractors, and design teams.
• Effective technical report writing and communication in English (Arabic is a plus).

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Society of Engineers UAE (SOE) membership; chartered status (CEng, PE) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with BIM for clash detection is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure on multi-disciplinary, fast-track projects.
• Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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