Summary
Parsons is hiring a Senior Structural Engineer to support construction supervision of bridges, viaducts, underpasses and related works in Sharjah, UAE. The role includes reviewing shop drawings and design proposals, coordinating with project teams and contractors, monitoring inspectors and surveyors, and maintaining progress and as-built records. Candidates need a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and experience in design review and construction supervision of post-tensioned vehicular bridges, underpasses and large-diameter piling. Strong written and spoken English is required; Gulf-region and UAE/GCC consultancy experience is preferred.
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Job Description:
Structural Engineer (Bridges and Underpass)
Sharjah, UAE
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Structural Engineer (Bridge and Underpass) to join our team! In this role you will get to assist in supervising the construction of bridges/viaducts works and associated items.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Report to the Resident Engineer and assist in supervising the construction of bridges/viaducts works and associated items.
- 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 bridges 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.
- Keep necessary records and as-built records and take charge of the handing over of the structural works to the respective service authorities and assist the contractor to obtain necessary final clearance.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university is required.
- Minimum of fifteen (10) years’ experience in design review and construction supervision of Post-tension vehicular bridges, underpass and large diameter piling works.
- Should be able to review and justify the material submissions, analyze laboratory and technical reports, carry out acceptance sampling plans, testing and quality measures, ensuring the compliance with the project’s specifications.
- Must be fully computer literate and able to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports, etc. and any project specific engineering and construction relevant software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with an excellent capability in written technical skills.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Experience in all aspects of civil supervision of major bridges and infrastructure projects in the Gulf region is preferred.
- Engineering consultancy experience within UAE/GCC is preferable.
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