Job Description:

Ready to manage and lead a multidisciplinary design team that will mainly work on major tunnel design projects? Want to take your Engineering expertise to the next level to work on challenging projects that will make an impact on the community? Parsons is looking for a Tunnel Structures SME to be an integral part of the design team in Abu Dhabi Sector and lead a multidisciplinary design team in the delivery of various major Tunnel design projects. Solid structural tunnel design background, extensive and diversified technical knowledge of principles and practices in tunnel construction coupled with strong management and business development skills will be crucial for the success in this role.

Major Activities Performed

• Manage and lead a design team of multidisciplinary engineers to deliver large Tunnel projects in compliance with Employer Requirements under the direct supervision of the Technical Director.
• Provide expertise in complex tunnel engineering computations involving conventional and sophisticated engineering practices.
• Lead and manage the preparation and submission of all required design drawings, specifications, and calculation submittals in accordance with all relevant standards.
• Ensure professional speedy and courteous responses to all project related enquiries from Clients and Authorities.
• Successfully develop and maintains meaningful relationships with clients.
• Available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Lead the preparation of the technical correspondence, reports, and studies for all tunnel project related works.
• Responsible technically of the engineering production of the design team for the assigned project/s.
• Advanced knowledge to coordinate with Geotechnical Specialist to resolve issues related to soil-structure interaction.
• Interface with the Client and approval Agencies/Authorities.
• Provide technical advice to all design discipline leads with respect to Tunnels.
• Provide technical assistance during pre-bid conferences, proposal evaluations, and post-award or other contract conferences.
• Evaluate the personal performance of the design staff against their respective Specific responsibilities.
• Advanced knowledge to coordinate with site supervision teams to resolve issues related to tunnel construction.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety
• Perform other duties as directed by the Technical Director.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering with fifteen (15) years minimum post-graduate professional experience in related design and construction work experience in different type of tunnels (TBM, Immersed, Cut & Cover, etc). 
• Advance degree such as a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from a reputable recognized university is preferred.
• US registration as a Professional Engineer or equivalent is required.
• Maintains competency in and serves as major resource in field of expertise.
• Demonstrated project management experience to deliver multiple projects that meet strict deadlines, budgets and deliver identified outcomes.
• Experience in applying relevant international industry standards in relation to Structural tunnel engineering design and construction.
• Must be fully conversant with AASHTO LRFD, American Concrete Institute (ACI) and Steel Construction Manual of American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) codes and standards.
• Demonstrated experience investigating, analyzing and resolving complex tunnel design and construction problems.
• Ability to work independently on a diverse range of design projects.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan the use of resources to meet the requirements of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a number of conflicting priorities simultaneously.
• High level excellent English communication skills (written & oral) with demonstrated ability to produce professional accurate, concise and timely reports and high quality presentations on relevant matters.
• Must be dependable and self-motivated leader.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.