Civil Engineer - Ports & Marine Infrastructure

Moffatt & Nichol; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffatt & Nichol in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Civil Engineer to lead and support the detailed design of marine onshore infrastructure. You will develop access roads, grading plans, stormwater systems, and utility networks, and review drawings, specs, and reports.

The role requires coordinating with internal and external teams to ensure constructible designs, with water, drainage, and BIM workflows integrated. A relevant degree and 6+ years in marine/port projects are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support detailed design of marine onshore infrastructure including access roads, grading plans, stormwater systems, and utility networks.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, and reports using industry-standard design software.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external consultants to ensure integrated and constructible design solutions.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide technical input during design phases.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments including topographic, hydrologic, and geotechnical analysis.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks including port authority and environmental requirements.
• Support QA/QC processes and contribute to internal design reviews.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates and design schedules.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project coordination

Design deliverables

Regulatory compliance

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Drainage design

BIM workflows

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroDrainage InfoDrainage

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

Navisworks

Revit BIM 360

Bluebeam Revu

MS Excel & Word

GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS)

Job description

Duties and responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions Lead or support detailed design of marine onshore infrastructure including access roads grading plans stormwater systems and utility networksPrepare and review engineering drawings specifications and technical reports using industry-standard design softwareDevelop design packages for planning approvals tender documentation and constructionCoordinate with internal disciplines structural geotechnical coastal electrical and external consultants to ensure integrated and constructible design solutionsInterface with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide technical input during design phasesConduct feasibility studies and technical assessments including topographic hydrologic and geotechnical analysisEnsure compliance with relevant codes standards and regulatory frameworks including port authority and environmental requirementsSupport QA QC processes and contribute to internal design reviewsAssist in preparing cost estimates and design schedulesMentor junior engineers and contribute to technical development across the team

Software Tools

• AutoCAD Civil 3D for grading alignment and utility design
• MicroDrainage InfoDrainage for stormwater and drainage modeling
• HEC-RAS HEC-HMS for hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
• SWMM EPA for urban drainage and stormwater modeling
• Navisworks Revit BIM 360 for coordination and BIM workflows
• Bluebeam Revu for markup and document review
• Microsoft Excel amp Word for calculations reporting and documentation
• GIS ArcGIS or QGIS for spatial analysis and mapping

Other duties

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Working conditions

Office-based role with occasional travel to client meetings or project sites Extended hours may be required to meet project deadlines

Health amp Safety Responsibilities

All employees are expected to support a safe working environment by following health and safety laws company policies and procedures This includes identifying and reporting risks promoting safe practices and contributing to continuous improvement in workplace safety

Physical requirements

Majority of work is office based Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution Minimum 6 years of experience in civil infrastructure design, ideally within a consultancy and marine/port environmentStrong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and drainage design toolsProven ability to manage design deliverables across multiple projects and meet deadlinesChartered status or working toward chartership with ICE or equivalent bodyPreferred Qualifications: Experience in port and terminal design, including pavement design, stormwater management, and utility coordinationFamiliarity with BIM workflows, GIS, and marine infrastructure standardsChartered status or working toward chartership with ICE or equivalent bodyAll new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171