About the role
We are actively looking for a Civil Engineer to join our Abu Dhabi office. As part of the Civil Group, you will specialize in the detailed design of marine infrastructure, focusing on ports, terminals, and waterfront developments. This role involves the technical design of grading, drainage, and wet utilities while contributing to multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-quality engineering solutions for international and domestic clients.
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Duties and responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Lead or support detailed design of marine onshore infrastructure, including access roads, grading plans, stormwater systems, and utility networks.
- Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports using industry-standard design software.
- Develop design packages for planning approvals, tender documentation, and construction.
- Coordinate with internal disciplines (structural, geotechnical, coastal, electrical) and external consultants to ensure integrated and constructible design solutions.
- Interface with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide technical input during design phases.
- Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments including topographic, hydrologic, and geotechnical analysis.
- Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks, including port authority and environmental requirements.
- Support QA/QC processes and contribute to internal design reviews.
- Assist in preparing cost estimates and design schedules.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical development across the team.
Software Tools & Technical Proficiency
- AutoCAD Civil 3D – for grading, alignment, and utility design.
- MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage – for stormwater and drainage modeling.
- HEC-RAS / HEC-HMS – for hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.
- SWMM (EPA) – for urban drainage and stormwater modeling.
- Navisworks / Revit / BIM 360 – for coordination and BIM workflows.
- Bluebeam Revu – for markup and document review.
- Microsoft Excel & Word – for calculations, reporting, and documentation.
- GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS) – for spatial analysis and mapping.
Other duties:
This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in civil infrastructure design, ideally within a consultancy and marine/port environment.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and drainage design tools.
- Proven ability to manage design deliverables across multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Chartered status or working toward chartership with ICE or equivalent body.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in port and terminal design, including pavement design, stormwater management, and utility coordination.
- Familiarity with BIM workflows, GIS, and marine infrastructure standards.
- Chartered status or working toward chartership with ICE or equivalent body.
- All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171.
Working conditions:
- Office-based role with occasional travel to client meetings or project sites.
- Extended hours may be required to meet project deadlines.
Health & Safety Responsibilities:
- All employees are expected to support a safe working environment by following health and safety laws, company policies, and procedures. This includes identifying and reporting risks, promoting safe practices, and contributing to continuous improvement in workplace safety.
Physical requirements:
- Majority of work is office-based. Some site visits may be required, which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.
