Senior Mechanical Engineer (Infrastructure)

Posted:
7/9/2026, 7:41:33 PM

Location(s):
Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates ⋅ Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

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Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Infrastructure))

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to perform difficult and complex field engineering assignments involving the development, execution, supervision, and coordination of all technical aspects of a construction project.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Performs difficult and complex field engineering assignments involving the development, execution, supervision, and coordination of all technical aspects of a construction project.

  • Maintains first level quality assurance to confirm that the installation of all work within his /her discipline is in accordance with the plans, specifications, and industry standards. 

  • May supervise the construction engineering work and provide technical expertise for one or more of the construction engineering disciplines.  

  • Ensures that tests and inspections are performed, witnessed, and documented in accordance with approved procedures.  

  • Collaborates with construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees. 

  • Ensures that personnel of the assigned group engage in safe work practices in compliance with site specific safety procedures and industry standards.  

  • Establishes and maintains liaison with the discipline design engineering staff. 

  • Reviews and interprets discipline design drawings and specifications to ensure current revision level and correct technical execution of the work.  

  • Provides resolution for technical engineering problems within the assigned discipline(s); coordinates application of solutions.  

  • Develops discipline construction schedules and monitors progress. 

  • Provides schedule and progress appraisal report to the Construction Manager.

  • Monitors material procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of construction activities and schedule within the assigned discipline. 

  • Ensures that materials received meet specifications and established standards of quality.  

  • Organizes the accumulation of assigned discipline data for the final project turnover and report.  

  • Initiates and maintains records, back-charge procedures, progress reports, etc., as required.  

  • May have some interface with the client and upper-level management.  

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

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering

  • 10+ years of proficient experience in mechanical engineering on utilities projects involving design and construction of infrastructure mechanical systems (water/ wastewater pump station, wastewater treatment plants, piping systems for water distribution, wastewater collection, drainage, gas, district cooling, etc..) with knowledge of codes, design manuals and construction practices.

  • At least 3 years experience working in the UAE.

  • Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.

  • Knowledge of current technology and its effective use on the project

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Good written and oral communication.

  • Proven ability to perform key technical role.

  • Experience in testing and commissioning of these systems.

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