Senior Design Engineer - Water

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Engineer - Water to join our dynamic team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this pivotal role, you will lead technical initiatives and drive excellence in water and wastewater treatment, reclamation, and desalination projects. You will combine strong engineering expertise with strategic thinking to deliver value-added solutions that meet client needs and advance organizational objectives. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on critical water infrastructure while mentoring a talented team and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Lead the water engineering team in developing comprehensive technical and commercial proposals for water and wastewater treatment, reclamation, and desalination projects Manage project execution and contract coordination, ensuring seamless delivery from initiation through completion while maintaining the highest professional standards Design gravity and pressurized pipeline systems, pumping stations, storage reservoirs, manholes, and appurtenances. Build and run computer simulations to analyze pressure, flow rates, and system capacity using industry software (e.g., Water GEMS, Sewer GEMS, InfoWater, and Info Works ICM)Prepare detailed engineering drawings, layouts, profiles, and bills of quantities (BOQ). Ensure all designs align with local municipal codes, environmental regulations, and international engineering standards (must be familiar with design codes and standards of DMT and TAQA). Coordinate with urban planners, dry services, roads and mechanical teams to integrate utility layouts into broader infrastructure.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering. Experience: 5 to 8+ years (mid-level) in wet utilities or municipal infrastructure design. Candidates with experience in Dubai and wider UAE will be given preference. Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D , Navisworks and hydraulic modeling packages like WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, StormCAD and InfoWorks ICM. Technical Skills: Sound understanding of fluid mechanics, pipe sizing criteria, and network optimization.

Lead the water engineering team in developing comprehensive technical and commercial proposals for water and wastewater treatment, reclamation, and desalination projects. Manage project execution and contract coordination, ensuring seamless delivery from initiation through completion while maintaining the highest professional standards. Design gravity and pressurized pipeline systems, pumping stations, storage reservoirs, manholes, and appurtenances. Build and run computer simulations to analyze pressure, flow rates, and system capacity using industry software (e.g., Water GEMS, Sewer GEMS, InfoWater, and Info Works ICM). Prepare detailed engineering drawings, layouts, profiles, and bills of quantities (BOQ). Ensure all designs align with local municipal codes, environmental regulations, and international engineering standards (must be familiar with design codes and standards of DMT and TAQA). Coordinate with urban planners, dry services, roads and mechanical teams to integrate utility layouts into broader infrastructure.