Utilities Engineer (Design Wet & Dry)

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Job Description:

Utilities Engineer (Design Wet & Dry)

Dubai, UAE

Parsons is now hiring experienced Engineers with a desire to work on projects that change the fabric of our community. Parsons extensive experience in this field, combined with your engineering knowledge, will propel your career forward with opportunity for advancement with top performance. Training, development and opportunities to work on marquee projects as you and our fast paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team oriented environment and who have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills. In this role you perform conventional and moderately complex engineering assignments, applying engineering techniques and analyses within a discipline. You will apply engineering techniques and analyses which may involve CAE (computer aided engineering)/CAD (computer aided design) applications.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Independently develops and/or supervises the creation of engineering products that meet customer quality requirements. This includes defining the problem, establishing the work scope, preparing the budget and schedule, planning the work, providing technical direction, and reporting the work status.

• Typical products may include detailed calculations, drawings, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, and detailed analyses.

• Provides support for other engineering activities as required.

• Provides input to CAD Designer/Drafters working on the same project. The engineer will be required to carry out CAD related tasks while using special 3D software and model creation.

• May supervise one or more subordinates and provide input regarding performance.

• May be assigned to a project or organizational team, or as a lead engineer for a specific discipline on a small to intermediate size project.

• Provides input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower level Engineers working on the same project.

• Shall be familiar with load demand calculations for large private developments and/ or large government projects. Shall be conversant with Water / Irrigation / Firefighting Authority regulations such as DEWA, ADDC/ ADWEA / TRANSCO, DM, ADM, DCD, ADCD and other relevant authorities within the gulf region.

• Shall be aware about the requirements for the hydraulic design for the Pump stations.

• Shall have basic experience in creating utility cross sections as per requirements of local authorities in the Gulf region like RTA (Dubai), DMT (Abu Dhabi), MOMRA (KSA), etc.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

• Shall support, with suitable guidance from Senior engineers, the preparation of detailed technical, commercial and Life Cycle Cost Analysis of various technical alternatives. Shall be able to support in preparing the presentations for the Clients.

• Shall be conversant with the British and American codes as well as DEWA / DM regulations for the potable water and irrigation designs.

• Shall have experience of liaising with DEWA / DM for obtaining NOCs and Design Approvals, etc.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferred) with a minimum of 7–10 years of related work experience.

• Experience in design and design review for utility diversions and protection.

• Comprehensive knowledge of existing infrastructure networks and authorities in Dubai.

• Proven track record of working with developers in Dubai and coordinating with government authorities such as RTA, DEWA, and Dubai Municipality.

• Familiarity with local service authorities' regulations, standards, and requirements in Dubai.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication and coordination skills to effectively manage multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication and coordination abilities to manage multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

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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