Structural Engineer (RTA Approved)

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Structural Engineer Dubai, UAE 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. - Review IFC drawings, design clarifications, and Contractor's technical queries (RFIs); coordinate with the design team for resolution. - Review Contractor's value engineering proposals and design change submissions; provide structural assessment to the ARE. - Support the ARE in reviewing post-tensioning design submissions, segment design submissions, and specialist subcontractor proposals. - Support the ARE in administering structural works under FIDIC conditions — preparing site instructions, observations, and notices. - Assist in measurement, valuation, and review of the Contractor's payment applications for structural items. - Gather records and prepare technical input to support evaluation of EOT requests and claims related to structural works. - Maintain accurate site records, daily inspection reports, and contractual correspondence within the document control system. - Enforce the project HSE plan on all structural activities particularly focus on heavy lifts, post-tensioning, working at height, confined space, and underground works. - Review Contractor's risk assessments and HSE method statements for structural activities; act on unsafe conditions. - Coordinate with RTA, Dubai Municipality, and other authorities during inspections and approvals of structural works. - Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports covering structural supervision, quality, HSE, progress, and key issues. - Support the ARE in preparing technical input for the Engineer's monthly report to the Employer. - Maintain photographic logs, inspection records, and as-built documentation for structural works. - Support testing and commissioning activities on structural systems. - Lead snagging and de-snagging on structural elements; support taking-over inspections. - Support the defects notification period, including warranty inspections and close-out of structural defects. - Verify completeness of structural as-built drawings and handover documentation. 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). - Must be RTA approved. - 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 a

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). Must be RTA approved. 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.

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. Review IFC drawings, design clarifications, and Contractor's technical queries (RFIs); coordinate with the design team for resolution. Review Contractor's value engineering proposals and design change submissions; provide structural assessment to the ARE. Support the ARE in reviewing post-tensioning design submissions, segment design submissions, and specialist subcontractor proposals. Support the ARE in administering structural works under FIDIC conditions — preparing site instructions, observations, and notices. Assist in measurement, valuation, and review of the Contractor's payment applications for structural items. Gather records and prepare technical input to support evaluation of EOT requests and claims related to structural works. Maintain accurate site records, daily inspection reports, and contractual correspondence within the document control system. Enforce the project HSE plan on all structural activities particularly focus on heavy lifts, post-tensioning, working at height, confined space, and underground works. Review Contractor's risk assessments and HSE method statements for structural activities; act on unsafe conditions. Coordinate with RTA, Dubai Municipality, and other authorities during inspections and approvals of structural works. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports covering structural supervision, quality, HSE, progress, and key issues. Support the ARE in preparing technical input for the Engineer's monthly report to the Employer. Maintain photographic logs, inspection records, and as-built documentation for structural works. Support testing and commissioning activities on structural systems. Lead snagging and de-snagging on structural elements; support taking-over inspections. Support the defects notification period, including warranty inspections and close-out of structural defects. Verify completeness of structural as-built drawings and handover documentation.