Infrastructure Materials & Specifications Engineer (Design)

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Abu Dhabi
Office
R171784
Engineering
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Job Description:

Infrastructure Materials & Specifications Engineer (Design)

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Infrastructure Materials & Specifications Engineer (Design) to join our team! In this role you will get to provide technical support to the design and construction teams across roads, tunnels, bridges and utility projects. Your role will integrate directly with quality management processes to safeguard performance and durability of all infrastructure elements.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Provide technical support to both design and construction teams.

  • Review design documents from a materials perspective to ensure best practice applications are being implemented.

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant codes and standards (e.g. ADQCC, ASTM, BS, AASHTO), and project specifications.

  • Coordinate closely with cross-functional stakeholders—design engineers, supervision teams, PMC/RE, suppliers, contractors—to address material-related issues and streamline approvals.

  • Support sustainable practices by recommending environmentally friendly materials and testing methodologies, and stay abreast of the latest innovations in materials engineering.

  • Update and develop technical materials specifications.

What required skills you’ll bring

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, with minimum 8 years of design experience in materials and quality control for infrastructure projects—particularly roads, bridges, tunnels, and utilities. Regional (UAE/GCC) experience is preferred.

  • Strong knowledge of ADQCC, local Abu Dhabi standards, and relevant international codes (ASTM, BS, AASHTO), plus experience handling materials under Abu Dhabi municipal specifications (e.g., DMT, ADM, AACM, DRM).

  • Experience with design and construction of complex infrastructure projects with focus on materials and technical specifications, or similar frameworks.

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to present technical findings clearly and manage multiple project priorities.

  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and resolve material-related and specification issues collaboratively across project phases.


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Extensive knowledge of construction materials for infrastructure projects and specification development to enhance and improve infrastructure durability.

  • Familiarity with materials-related design and construction submission requirements of relevant stakeholders in Abu Dhabi.

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Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

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Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

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Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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