Senior Design Engineer - Water and Wastewater

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Familiarity with permitting processes and regulatory compliance with Dubai Municipality and DEWA.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership :; Provide technical guidance and supervision on hydrology and hydraulic modeling analysis.; Lead the design and implementation of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including sewer systems, stormwater management, and water distribution networks.; Oversee the development of hydraulic models for sewer and water systems using software such as InfoWorks and InfoWater.; Design Supervision :; Manage the pre-design, design, and construction phases of wet utilities projects.; Develop project scopes, cost estimates, and schedules.; Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.; Design and Engineering :; Prepare engineering designs, specifications, and construction documents for water and wastewater systems.; Conduct site assessments, hydraulic modeling, and system performance evaluations.; Design pumping systems, pipelines, and treatment plants, including surge mitigation equipment and air/vacuum valves.; Quality Assurance and Control :; Perform QA/QC reviews of design and construction documents.; Ensure adherence to modeling guidelines and design standards.; Monitor construction progress to ensure timely and quality delivery.; Collaboration and Coordination :; Work with multidisciplinary teams, including structural, geotechnical, electrical, and instrumentation engineers.; Facilitate regular progress review meetings and compile periodic reports.

Requirements

Candidates perusing professional qualifications (e.g. PE, ICE and CIWEM etc.) will be given preference.; Minimum of 08–10 years of experience out of which at least 5 years in UAE or other GCC countries.; Proficiency in software like Bentley SewerGems, WaterGEMS, InfoWorks, InfoWater, and GIS applications.; Experience in developing conceptual designs, feasibility studies, and master planning for water and wastewater systems.; Expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure design.; Strong knowledge of computer simulations and hydraulic modeling.; Knowledge of pumping stations, water quality modeling, septicity analysis and transient analysis.; Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from a university/institution recognized by UAE SOE.