Assistant Resident Engineer (Electrical)

Parsons Corporation


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
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Job Description

Job Posting

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Assistant Resident Engineer (Electrical) to join our team! In this role you will get to will assist the Resident Engineer in administering the operational functions of the day-to-day activities on the project with respect to electrical construction works.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Report to the Resident Engineer and assist in supervising the construction of civil/utilities works and associated items.
  • Act in place of the Resident Engineer when on leave or absent.
  • Chairs the meetings with the utilities agencies and any other meetings delegated by the Resident Engineer Utilities.
  • Coordinate his direct activities with the other engineers and members of the construction supervision team.
  • Assist the Resident Engineer in reviewing of shop drawings, design proposals, method statements and other activities including correspondence related to the utility section and prepare replies for the review of the Resident Engineer.
  • Coordinate with Parsons' design engineers for resolution of related issues.
  • Maintain the daily diary and the daily reports by the inspectors.
  • Coordinate with the contractor engineers on scheduling and application of resources.
  • Direct, assist and monitor the performance of the inspectors and surveyors as applicable.
  • Convene and chair special meetings with the service authorities, the contractor, subcontractors and other parties related to his work.
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
  • Ensure safety goals are achieved on the project and oversee implementation of safety procedures on the project.
  • Prepare / Assist in the preparation of Weekly and Monthly progress reports.
  • Act positively and participate in all health and safety issues at site, as required by the Resident Engineer and the project safety representatives.
  • Provide all necessary on-site direction and assist the Resident Engineer to issue site instructions with respect to utilities works and associated items.
  • Check and measure the performed work in his line of work, record and assist the Resident Engineer to display progress vs. programmed work.
  • Ensure correctness and completeness of ‘as-built’ drawings within his line of work.
  • Review and justify the material submissions, analyse laboratory and technical reports, carry out acceptance sampling plans, testing and quality measures, ensuring the compliance with the project’s specifications.
  • Keep necessary records and as-built records and take charge of the handing over of the utility works to the respective service authorities and assist the contractor to obtain necessary final clearance.


What Required Skills You'll Bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 10+ years postgraduate experience in design, site supervision and construction management of roads & electrical infrastructure projects.
  • A minimum of 2 years of proven experience managing supervision activities on large-scale infrastructure projects within Abu Dhabi is mandatory.
  • Demonstrable experience in all aspects of civil supervision on major road, infrastructure projects preferably in the Gulf region.
  • Emphasis on Quality Assurance Specifications and Statistical Quality Control.
  • Proficiency in contractual relationships.
  • Must be available in UAE.


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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