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Job Description:

QA/QC Materials Engineer – Stormwater & Infrastructure

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented QA/QC Materials Engineer – Stormwater & Infrastructure to join our team on a major Infrastructure project. In this role, you will ensure that all works and materials associated with large stormwater pump installations, submarine/marine pipelines and related civil and infrastructure works are delivered in full compliance with project specifications, Client requirements, International standards and Contractual obligations.

You will play a key role in supervising and coordinating QA/QC activities across the construction phase focusing on the integrity and performance of materials and construction methods - from materials approval and laboratory oversight through to site inspection, non-conformance management and handover documentation for major stormwater and infrastructure assets.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supervise and inspect civil, structural, and related construction activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, and standards.

• Conduct regular inspections, audits and surveillance activities to verify compliance with drawings, specifications and standards.

• Perform technical review and approval of material submittals, mix designs, specifications, and vendor data for stormwater, electromechanical, earthworks and infrastructure components.

• Monitor and evaluate materials testing program to confirm compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, BS, EN, and ADQCC standards.

• Review and audit materials testing laboratories, including equipment calibration, accreditation, testing procedures, and reporting accuracy.

• Advise on material selection, durability, and performance suitability for local soil conditions, and UAE's climatic environment.

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC plans, procedures and protocols aligned with project and contractual requirements.

• Review and approve construction methods, workmanship and equipment to confirm adherence to quality standards.

• Ensure all QA/QC activities are conducted in compliance with applicable safety regulations and HSE standards.

• Coordinate with project team, design engineers, clients and contractors to resolve quality/material-related issues in a timely and effective manner.

• Participate in technical reviews, design coordination meetings and site inspections to assess material compliance and in-situ performance.

• Review contractors’ submittals related to materials, quality plans, sources of supply, and method statements.

• Verify conformity of materials and equipment prior to shipment.

• Prepare, maintain, and control QA/QC documentation including inspection reports, test reports, NCRs, corrective action reports, and quality records.

• Maintain and update the Approved Vendors List (AVL), ensuring suppliers and sources continue to meet technical, quality, and regulatory criteria.

• Conduct periodic performance reviews of approved vendors, suppliers, and production facilities to meet technical, quality, and regulatory criteria.

• Prepare, maintain, and complete all quality and materials documentation required for project handover and closure to execute activities related to the Asset Transfer System (ATS), ensuring accurate compilation and transfer.

• Mentor junior QA/QC staff and inspectors as required by the project.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience infrastructure projects with large Stormwater systems and pump stations Submarine/marine pipeline development projects.

• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, plans and technical specifications and QA/QC documentations.

• Thorough familiarity with construction processes and practices preferably within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and dealing with local authorities procedures.

• Education Equivalency certificate (as applicable to Abu Dhabi/UAE regulations).

• ADM / DMT license is highly preferred.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience managing multiple client and authority requirements on complex infrastructure projects.

• Strong HSE awareness and ability to identify and address site hazards.

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced site environment.

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

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