About the Role
We are seeking an accomplished Principal Design Engineer - Water to join our organization in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this strategic leadership role, you will drive the design, development, and delivery of innovative water infrastructure projects while providing technical expertise and mentorship to our engineering team. As a visionary leader, you will shape the future of water systems in the region by combining advanced engineering practices with sustainable design principles.
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Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership:
- Provide strategic direction and leadership for wet utilities projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client requirements.
- Act as a technical authority and subject matter expert in the field of wet utilities engineering.
- Project Oversight:
- Oversee the planning, design, and execution of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
- Manage risk and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
- Client and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
- Lead client meetings, presentations, and negotiations to secure and maintain projects.
- Team Development:
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Technical Excellence:
- Lead the development of innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
- Ensure the application of advanced modeling techniques and software tools, such as InfoWorks and InfoWater, in project delivery.
- Promote the adoption of sustainable and resilient design practices in all projects.
- Business Development:
- Lead proposal development efforts.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key clients to secure repeat business.
Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (Peng) certification, MICE or similar is required; additional certifications such as LEED AP or PMP are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in wet utilities engineering, including leadership roles, out of which a minimum of 8 years should be in UAE or other GCC countries.
- Proven track record in managing large-scale, multidisciplinary projects.
- Extensive experience with hydrology, hydraulic modeling, and municipal infrastructure design.
- Proficiency in relevant software tools, including Sewer GEMS, Water GEMS, Info Works, InfoWater, and GIS applications.
Key Skills
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure design and management.
- Advanced knowledge of hydrology and hydraulic modeling.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Additional Information
At our organization, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at our office location as a condition of employment.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Paid time off and leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits and perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources and employee assistance programs
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plans and employee stock purchase plans
Work Environment
This position will follow a Hybrid work location model. You will have the opportunity to work both in-office and remotely, providing flexibility while achieving your professional endeavors.
