Resident Engineer

Parsons Transportation Group

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AE - Abu Dhabi Until 9/8/2026 15+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 10, 2026 Last posted July 10, 2026
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Job Description:

Resident Engineer

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Resident Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to lead and manage the construction supervision and delivery of cycle track and active mobility infrastructure projects while ensuring compliance with project requirements, quality standards, safety regulations and stakeholder expectations.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Oversee all construction activities for active mobility infrastructure works.
  • Lead and coordinate the site supervision team to ensure effective project delivery.
  • Manage and lead the site supervision team, ensuring effective coordination and successful project delivery.
  • Monitor project progress, quality, safety, and schedule performance to ensure achievement of project objectives.
  • Review and approve contractor submittals, including shop drawings, material submissions, method statements, and work plans.
  • Ensure compliance with contract specifications, design requirements, local authority regulations, and applicable standards.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to verify workmanship quality and adherence to approved construction practices.
  • Coordinate with clients, contractors, utility agencies, and relevant stakeholders to resolve technical and construction-related issues.
  • Review and certify contractor invoices, variation orders, claims, and other contractual matters.
  • Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures to minimize impacts on cost, quality, and schedule.
  • Prepare progress reports, technical assessments, and project status updates for client and management review.
  • Support the implementation of health, safety, environmental, and sustainability requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure successful project closeout, handover, and completion in accordance with contractual obligations.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 15 years relevant construction supervision/field engineering experience.
  • Proven experience as a Resident Engineer in cycle tracks, pedestrian infrastructure, roads or active mobility projects is preferred.
  • ADM/DMT certified engineer approval.
  • Strong knowledge of construction supervision, contract administration and quality control.
  • Proficiency with CAD and common engineering/construction software; strong communication skills
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Experience delivering cycle track and active mobility projects in the UAE or GCC region.
  • Familiarity with Abu Dhabi/UAE authority standards, regulations, and approval processes.
  • Knowledge of sustainable transportation, road safety, complete streets, and urban mobility principles.
  • Experience managing multiple stakeholders in complex urban environments.
  • Professional Engineering registration or equivalent certification.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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About this role

Summary

Lead construction supervision of cycle track and mobility projects ensuring standards and safety

Job title

Resident Engineer

Experience level

15+ years

Minimum experience

15+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Abu Dhabi, UAE; remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

civil engineeringconstruction supervisioncontract administrationCADengineering softwarecommunication

Preferred skills

UAE standardsurban mobilitystakeholder managementprofessional engineering

Specializations

construction supervisionactive mobilitycivil engineeringcontract administrationquality control
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

On-site City