Utilities Engineer

About the role

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Utilities Engineer to join its consultancy team on a major road and infrastructure project in Dubai. You will coordinate the design, diversion, protection, and installation of wet and dry utilities, ensuring compliance with all relevant Dubai authority requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Review, coordinate and approve utility designs for water, sewerage, irrigation, storm water, electrical, telecom, district cooling and gas networks.
• Conduct site investigations, verify existing utility records and resolve clashes through 3D coordination.
• Liaise with Dubai service authorities (DEWA, Etisalat, du, Empower, DM, RTA, Dubai Civil Defense) to obtain NOCs, approvals and design clearances.
• Supervise contractor activities related to utility diversions, protection works, shutdowns and new installations, ensuring compliance with authority specifications.
• Review and approve contractor submittals, method statements, shop drawings and as‑built documentation.
• Witness testing and commissioning of utility networks and verify compliance with handover requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, progress updates, RFIs and variation assessments.
• Identify risks associated with live services and ensure HSE compliance during excavation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• 10–12 years of utilities engineering experience, with at least 4–5 years in the UAE (Dubai experience strongly preferred).
• Proven track record on major roads/infrastructure projects under RTA or similar authorities.
• Working knowledge of DEWA, Etisalat, du, Empower and DM design and installation standards.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills in English (Arabic a plus).

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Microsoft Office