Civil Engineer

HDR; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer for Wet Utilities & Drainage in Dubai. You will lead design efforts, coordinate with teams, and ensure technical compliance with project requirements across RIBA stages. The role demands strong CAD/3D software skills and UAE project experience.

You will liaise with stakeholders, manage QA, and participate in risk assessments while maintaining client relationships and delivering high-quality civil/site designs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of design experience in UAE civil/site projects.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; BEng preferred.
• Professional engineering license recognized in the UAE (PE/P.Eng).

Responsibilities

• Designing and assisting in project delivery with scope, technical requirements, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with design team for compliant, high-quality designs across stages.
• Produce feasibility options, reports, and ensure safety and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Project management

Civil design

Regulatory compliance

Client liaison

Education

BEng in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Civil3D

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Infoworks

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Senior Civil Design Engineer – Wet Utilities & Drainage

We’ll count on you to:

• Designing and assisting in project delivery, understanding scope of works, technical requirements, cost plans and agreed deliverables ie drawings, reports, specifications and calculations for all projects with your Line Manager inclusive of site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities
• Sound understanding of highway design, grading and paving, drainage, other below ground utilities, building elements, structure and foundation options, external works and ground improvement methods.
• Liaise with the design team to produce co-ordinated designs that are technically compliant, to a consistent quality and standard. Provide positive contribution to design/project meetings as directed where required. Maintain regular ‘in house’ design reviews and checks.
• Produce feasibility design options and reports to support projects as required.
• Ensure that design has considered sustainable, cost effective and safe designs, drawings and specifications including all checking processes and for all RIBA stages.
• Ensure that all calculations are prepared and signed off in accordance with the requirements and relevant standards, and codes of practice.
• Assist within inputs to the designer’s risk assessments as required under the CDM regulations at the appropriate stages.
• Implement and assist in managing QA systems and procedures on all projects.
• Carry out site visit / out of office risk assessment.
• Liaise with the design team, main contractors, and sub-contracts. Attend progress meetings, design team and co-ordination meetings.
• Maintain excellent client and design team relationships to achieve high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
• Liaise with Statutory Authorities to obtain existing information and the necessary discharge permissions, requirements, and connection approvals.
• Assist in responding to tender and construction queries from contractor and team and respond to requests for information/advice/approval from internal and external clients.Keep up to date with legislation and other design codes and practices.
• Plan, organize and supervise work of engineers and technicians as needed
• Accurately complete timesheets, assist with invoices and other reporting

requirements and submit in accordance with reporting formats and deadlines.

Maintain personal CPD and personal development plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• BEng in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 10 years design experience in UAE managing various civil/site design projects
• Preferably registered as a Practicing Engineer with the Abu Dhabi Municipality
• Experience with Civil3D, AutoCad, Revit, Navisworks, Infoworks and other civil engineering software as appropriate and use of appropriate project and design analysis software.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 10 years design experience managing various civil/site design projects
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Project Engineering and Project Management experience
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location:United Arab Emirates-Dubai Industry:Building Engineering Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Transportation Planning Job Posting:Sep 9, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.