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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer to join our team preparing designs for ground engineering solutions for a wide variety of infrastructure and development projects across Dubai, the UAE and the wider Gulf region.

In this role, you will be the primary point of contact between our Geotechnical design team and Clients, Approving Authorities and other Stakeholders, as well as with other design disciplines within Parsons. Also, you will provide technical supervision / leadership to plan and design earthworks, foundations and ground engineering in relation to large-scale infrastructure projects, including transportation, tunneling, bridges, roads, airports, harbours, dams, irrigation projects, and other projects.  You will also be responsible for technical supervision and management of your team’s work including prioritization and assignment of work, resource planning and staff development.

The Principal Engineer also analyzes proposed projects to ensure geotechnical reliability, resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The role includes a variety of engineering duties including guidance to less-experienced engineers, and meeting with Clients, Authorities and other Stakeholders to discuss technical matters, influence Authorities and secure approvals.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Plans, prioritizes and delivers multiple projects / tasks in parallel, reporting to the Technical Director in the Dubai Sector, and the MEA Regional Director (Geotechnical).

• Directs and provides technical supervision of complex geotechnical engineering tasks and particularly important engineering work efficiently and accurately, including soil-structure interaction analysis where required.

• Develop project-specific geotechnical design criteria, parameters, and design philosophies.

• Undertake complex geotechnical analyses using finite element and numerical modelling (e.g., PLAXIS, GeoStudio).

• Provide technical reviews, independent checking, and sign-off of geotechnical deliverables.

• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (e.g., Eurocode 7, BS, AASHTO, FHWA, local authority requirements).

• Completes a variety of assignments such as drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes.

• Prepares Scopes / Specifications for Ground Investigations, and obtains market quotations for same, reporting to Parsons' Project Manager(s).

• Reviews supplier drawings, reports and data submissions and performs technical bid analyses.

• Prepare high-quality technical reports, design memoranda, risk assessments, and method statements.

• Support construction teams through design clarification, site technical support, and resolution of unforeseen ground conditions

• May be required to provide the seal and signature of the Professional Engineer, as appropriate, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, regulations and ordinances.

• May act in an advisory capacity to senior management personnel on engineering related matters.

• Supervises development of direct report staff, including performance reviews and supporting of Development Plans.

• Supports the Regional Director (Geotechnical) and/or Technical Director in recruitment and staffing including interviewing of candidates.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Professional Engineer, Chartered Engineer or equivalent registration is essential.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (or related field) and 12+ years of strong experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, including transportation, tunneling, and general infrastructure.

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant design experience, of which at least 2 years should be in the UAE.

• Client and Authority interface experience and strong communication skills to secure their acceptance/approval of design proposals and be a strong representative of Parsons with all external stakeholders.

• Strong technical knowledge of current technologies and good engineering practices.

• Strong expertise in geotechnical analysis software (PLAXIS 2D/3D, GeoStudio, ROCLAB, etc.).

• Management and self-motivation to deliver multiple tasks and projects.

• Teamworking skills to work with Engineers and Technicians at all levels of experience.

• Good working knowledge of relevant computer software for analyzing ground engineering solutions.

• Fluent English (both spoken and written) is essential.

• Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (or related field) is an advantage.

• Working knowledge of Ground Investigation scope development, execution and interpretation.

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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