Site Engineer (Utilities)

About the role

Parsons is looking for a Site Engineer (Utilities) to join its team in Qatar. The role supports the Resident Engineer in the supervision and coordination of utilities construction works, ensuring activities follow approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, quality standards and project schedules.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day utilities construction and monitor compliance with approved drawings, specifications and contract requirements.
• Assist the Resident Engineer in managing potable water networks, irrigation systems, sewer networks, utility diversions, duct banks and other utility infrastructure.
• Monitor contractors to ensure safe, efficient work following approved construction methods.
• Review inspection requests, work progress and site activities, and coordinate with inspectors, contractors, utility agencies and other discipline engineers.
• Identify site issues, utility conflicts and construction constraints and recommend practical solutions.
• Track progress against approved programmes and report delays, risks or concerns to the Resident Engineer.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and promote safe working practices.
• Take part in site inspections, testing and quality assurance, and review as-built information and maintain site records.
• Coordinate interfaces between utility works and roads, drainage, structures and landscape works.
• Review technical submissions, method statements, shop drawings and material submittals; support testing, commissioning, punch list closure and handover.
• Prepare technical reports, progress updates and site documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• 10 years of experience in construction supervision of utilities and infrastructure projects, including 7 years in a similar role.
• Experience supervising potable water networks, irrigation systems, sewer networks, utility diversions and duct banks.
• Knowledge of project scheduling, progress monitoring and reporting.
• MMUP/MME certification in Qatar.

Required skills

• Good understanding of utility construction methods, utility coordination, underground services and utility protection.
• Familiarity with construction inspections, testing procedures and QA/QC requirements.
• Strong communication and coordination skills in multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Good report writing and documentation skills.

Desired: experience delivering major roads, utilities and infrastructure projects in Qatar or the GCC, familiarity with local utility authority requirements, knowledge of FIDIC contract principles, and experience with large-scale infrastructure supervision.