Senior Resident Engineer

Parsons

Job Title
Senior Resident Engineer - Rail Tunnel and Underground Stations Dubai
Job Description
Senior Resident Engineer - Rail Tunnel and Underground Stations Dubai

Role Summary
Parsons Corporation is hiring a Senior Resident Engineer for a major metro and rail tunnel project in Dubai. This leadership role focuses on overseeing the construction and supervision of complex underground stations and tunnel works. Ideal for experienced civil engineers with Gulf rail project expertise, this is a high-impact opportunity to drive infrastructure excellence in one of the region s most advanced urban transit networks.

Employment Overview
Job Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Construction / Skilled Trades
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: UAE preferred
Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview
As a Senior Resident Engineer (Rail Tunnel and Underground Stations), you will direct site supervision of all tunneling and station works, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and compliance with safety standards. You ll manage a multidisciplinary team including engineers, inspectors, and surveyors, and liaise with contractors, consultants, and client representatives. This role demands advanced project coordination, contract administration, and technical review skills in a fast-paced metro rail construction environment.

Core Duties

* Lead on-site supervision for tunneling and underground metro station construction
* Coordinate with other REs to ensure discipline integration and construction continuity
* Review shop drawings, method statements, design clarifications, and RFIs related to tunnels
* Supervise field engineers, inspectors, and surveyors to ensure quality and technical accuracy
* Monitor construction progress, validate completed work, and oversee project reporting
* Interface with client, PMC, contractors, and authorities for approvals and compliance
* Ensure strict adherence to safety standards, quality benchmarks, and NOC coordination
* Participate in site meetings, safety briefings, and contract administration
* Oversee the development of accurate as-built documentation and testing protocols
* Provide detailed technical input and resolution to construction challenges on-site

Candidate Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
* Minimum 20 years of post-graduate experience in complex rail, metro, and underground station projects
* Prior experience in tunnel supervision and infrastructure delivery within the Gulf region is essential
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) or PE license is highly desirable
* Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes, technical specifications, and statistical quality control
* Fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken)
* Proficient in project reporting, document control, and construction-related software
* Strong leadership, communication, and coordination capabilities across stakeholders