Structural Engineer
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About the Role
Parsons Corporation seeks a Structural Engineer in Dubai to supervise bridge and tunnel structural works, including substructure, superstructure, post-tensioning, and TBM-related activities.
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Responsibilities
- Supervise bridge substructure works including pile foundations, pile caps, piers, abutments, and bearing shelves
- Supervise bridge superstructure works including precast/cast in situ girders, segmental box girders, deck slabs, stitch pours, parapets, and crash barriers
- Witness post tensioning operations: duct installation, strand threading, stressing, elongation checks, grouting, and anchor block protection
- Supervise bearing installation, expansion joint installation, deck waterproofing, and asphalt overlay
- Verify heavy lift operations including girder launching, segmental erection, and use of launching gantries
- Supervise cut and cover works: diaphragm walls, secant pile walls, base slabs, walls, and roof slabs
- Supervise TBM related structural activities: segment delivery checks, ring build, annular grouting, and as built ring geometry
- Witness NDT activities and concrete cube/cylinder testing
- Review and provide technical comments on Contractor's method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, material submittals, and mix designs
- Review temporary works submittals (formwork, falsework, shoring, lifting plans) and escalate to ARE
- Verify survey setting out, levels, alignment, camber, and geometric tolerances against IFC drawings
- Raise non conformance reports (NCRs); investigate structural defects and review remedial proposals
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil or Structural Engineering
- Minimum 12 years' structural engineering experience, with at least 8 years on supervision of major bridge and/or tunnel projects
- Minimum 6 years' UAE/GCC experience on RTA, metro, Dubai Municipality, or comparable authority projects
- Strong knowledge of ACI 318, ACI 350, AASHTO LRFD, BS 5400, BS EN 1992, ITA guidelines, and RTA/DM specifications
- Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, Navisworks
- Fluent English (written and spoken)
- Physically able and willing to work underground and in confined spaces
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Job Description
- Structural Engineer position in Dubai, UAE.
- Supervise bridge and tunnel structural works.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supervise bridge substructure works pile foundations (bored piles, barrettes), pile caps, piers, abutments, and bearing shelves.
- Supervise bridge superstructure works precast/cast in situ girders, segmental box girders, deck slabs, stitch pours, parapets, and crash barriers.
- Witness post tensioning operations: duct installation, strand threading, stressing, elongation checks, grouting, and anchor block protection.
- Supervise bearing installation, expansion joint installation, deck waterproofing, and asphalt overlay.
- Verify heavy lift operations including girder launching, segmental erection, and use of launching gantries.
- Supervise cut and cover works diaphragm walls, secant pile walls, base slabs, walls, and roof slabs.
- Supervise TBM related structural activities: segment delivery checks, ring build, annular grouting, and as built ring geometry.
- Witness NDT activities — UPV, rebound hammer, half cell potential, GPR — and concrete cube/cylinder testing.
- Review and provide technical comments on Contractor's method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, material submittals, and mix designs for structural works.
- Review temporary works submittals (formwork, falsework, shoring, lifting plans) and escalate to the ARE for sign off.
- Verify survey setting out, levels, alignment, camber, and geometric tolerances against IFC drawings.
- Raise non conformance reports (NCRs); investigate structural defects and review the Contractor's remedial proposals before recommending them to the ARE.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering.
- Minimum 12 years' structural engineering experience, with at least 8 years on supervision of major bridge and/or tunnel projects.
- Minimum 6 years' UAE/GCC experience on RTA, metro, Dubai Municipality, or comparable authority projects.
- Demonstrable supervision experience covering both bridges and tunnels (strength in one with proven capability in the other acceptable).
- Strong knowledge of ACI 318, ACI 350, AASHTO LRFD, BS 5400, BS EN 1992, ITA guidelines, and RTA/DM specifications.
- Strong technical reading of structural drawings, post tensioning shop drawings, segmental lining drawings, and waterproofing details.
- Familiarity with structural analysis software (e.g., MIDAS Civil, SAP2000, LUSAS, STAAD. Pro) at reviewer level.
- Familiarity with TBM operations, segmental ring build geometry, and shotcrete/SCL methodologies.
- Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, Navisworks.
- Sound technical judgment and the ability to make site level decisions within delegated authority.
- Good communication and stakeholder management — able to engage with the Contractor, authorities, and design consultant.
- Fluent English (written and spoken).
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
- Valid UAE driving license preferred.
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