About the Role
The senior drainage engineer will lead the design, hydrologic modeling, and delivery of advanced surface-water, stormwater drainage, and flood-management solutions for civil and transport infrastructure projects. This role involves working within multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the development of safe, sustainable, and code-compliant water engineering systems.
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Key Responsibilities
- Design & Engineering: Lead the layout, design, and analysis of surface drainage, piped networks, culverts, highway drainage, and cross-drainage structures.
- Hydrologic & Hydraulic Modeling: Develop, calibrate, and run 1D/2D hydraulic and hydrologic models to simulate water flow, assess flood risks, and size networks.
- Sustainable Design: Champion Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) principles.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs adhere to local authority guidelines, environmental regulations, and regional standards (such as Dubai Municipality codes of practice).
- Technical Reporting: Prepare comprehensive drainage design reports, calculation sheets, technical specifications, and risk assessments.
- Project Coordination: Collaborate smoothly with structural, geotechnical, transport, and BIM/CAD teams to produce clash-free drawings.
- Mentorship: Supervise, guide, and mentor junior and intermediate water engineers.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Experience: Minimum 8 to 12 years in water engineering, with a focus on stormwater management and drainage design.
- Regional Insight: Strong understanding of GCC/UAE construction environments and familiarity with local municipal design codes.
- Certification: Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (or actively progressing toward it).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or Water Resources Engineering (a master’s degree is an advantage).
Contract and Travel Details
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person onboarding at an office location as a condition of employment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits that may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance, AD&D, disability benefits
- Paid time off and leaves of absence
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources and employee assistance programs
- Business travel insurance and service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan
- Opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects at a global scale, utilizing cutting-edge technology.
- Tailored training and development programs designed to enhance technical expertise and leadership skills.
Work Location
- Primary Location: Dubai, UAE - UBora Tower
- Work Location Model: Hybrid
Diversity Commitment
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
