Senior Wet Utilities Design Engineer

About the Role
In this dynamic position, you will serve as a Senior Wet Utilities Design Engineer, taking charge of determining methods and solutions for complex engineering problems while selecting the most efficient and economical approaches to meet objectives. You will apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses, potentially acting as a technical consultant in your area of specialty for management or clients. Your responsibilities may involve CAE (computer-aided engineering), CAD (computer-aided design), and GIS (Geographic Information System) applications. A willingness to travel or relocate to supplier, client, or construction site locations is expected.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Plan, direct, and supervise major engineering units or projects requiring significant manpower and financial investment.
• Lead other engineers and design personnel in technical excellence and foster growth within the Quality Improvement Process.
• Provide technical consultations for interdisciplinary analytical studies and analyses.
• Offer input to CAD designers and drafters on the same project; carry out CAD-related tasks using specialized 3D software for model creation.
• Ensure design compliance with applicable codes and regulations, providing the seal and signature of a professional engineer where required.
• Prepare material/equipment specifications and purchase requisitions; review supplier data, witness shop tests, and assess supplier manufacturing capabilities.
• Develop operation and maintenance plans, standard operating procedures, prepare O & M manuals, and potentially conduct onsite training for personnel.
• Conduct surveys, studies, and site investigations, performing reliability, availability, maintenance (RAM), and safety analyses.
• Maintain affiliation with professional societies to stay updated on current technologies.
• Independently design collection, conveyance, and disposal of pressure networks, with advanced experience in preparing hydraulic models for pressure networks, design reports, and conversance with software like Bentley WaterCAD/WaterGems, Bentley Hammer, and WANDA.
• Familiarity with load demand calculations for large private developments or government projects and knowledge of Water/Irrigation/Firefighting authority regulations in the Gulf region (DEWA, ADDC/ADWEA, DM, ADM, DCD, ADCD).
• Have working knowledge in planning, designing, and constructing water supply systems, including water treatment, pumping systems, and intake structures.
• Experience in creating utility cross-sections per local authorities' requirements (RTA (Dubai), DMT (Abu Dhabi), MOMRA (KSA)).
• Prepare technical specifications and design reports, conversant with British and American codes as well as DEWA/DM regulations for wastewater systems.
• Liaise with service providers for obtaining NOCs and Design Approvals.
• Help determine budget estimates and staffing requirements for defined scopes and schedules, assisting with other administrative and technical duties when necessary.
• Recommend and prepare technical papers.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with the position as needed.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) and 8-12 years of related design work experience in water/wastewater/wet utilities projects, with a Master's degree preferred.
• Potential to perform in a lead capacity along with excellent written and oral communication skills and familiarity with industry practices and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of current technology and ability to select and apply appropriate engineering software for projects.
• UAE experience is preferable.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Advanced engineering knowledge in designing urban water supply and irrigation systems. Proficiency in CAD (Civil 3D) and other PC software packages related to wet services engineering. Knowledge of latest software such as Civil 3D, Dynamo, Python, Open Roads, Open Utilities, GIS is a plus.
• Regional/international experience in water systems design and management strategies in comparable situations; strong interpersonal, communication, and report writing skills are necessary.
• Experience in on-the-job training and mentoring in pressure system design and management skills.

Benefits
We value our employees and provide numerous growth opportunities, emphasizing your wellbeing and career progression. Join us in redefining possibilities and aim for the stars!