Engineer - Wet

AECOM; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Well-being resources

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Wet Utilities Design Engineer to join our infrastructure design team in Dubai, UAE. You will design water and wastewater networks, pumping stations, and storage facilities, ensuring compliance with local authorities and international standards.

The role requires 5–8+ years in wet utilities, with Dubai/UAE project experience preferred. You will work across disciplines to deliver technically sound, cost-effective designs for complex infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/WRE or related field.
• Master's degree or relevant certification is a plus.
• 5–8+ years of experience in wet utilities or water infrastructure design.
• Experience on Dubai/UAE infrastructure projects preferred.
• Experience with large-scale residential, commercial, industrial, or urban development projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design water, sewerage, stormwater, and other wet utility networks.
• Design pumping stations, reservoirs, manholes, and related infrastructure.
• Perform hydraulic modeling with WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater, InfoWorks ICM.
• Prepare utility layouts, profiles, drawings, calculations, and BOQs.
• Ensure designs meet Dubai Municipality/DEWA and international standards.
• Coordinate wet utilities with roads, dry utilities, and other disciplines.
• Review hydraulic capacity, pressure, and network performance.
• Support authority submissions and design reviews.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Water/wastewater design

Civil engineering basics

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental/WRE

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

InfoWater

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Wet Utilities Design Engineer to join our infrastructure design team. The role involves the design and hydraulic analysis of water and wastewater networks, pumping stations, storage facilities, and associated infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing technically sound, cost-effective designs that comply with Dubai Municipality, DEWA, local authority requirements, environmental regulations, and applicable international engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design water, sewerage, stormwater, and other wet utility networks.
• Design pumping stations, reservoirs, manholes, and associated infrastructure.
• Perform hydraulic modeling and analysis using WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater, and InfoWorks ICM.
• Prepare utility layouts, profiles, detailed drawings, calculations, and BOQs.
• Ensure designs comply with Dubai Municipality, DEWA, and relevant international standards.
• Coordinate wet utilities with roads, dry utilities, mechanical, and other infrastructure disciplines.
• Review hydraulic capacity, pressure, flow, pipe sizing, and network performance.
• Support authority submissions, design reviews, and technical coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A Master's degree or relevant professional certification will be an advantage.
• 5–8+ years of relevant professional experience in wet utilities, water infrastructure, wastewater, or municipal infrastructure design.
• Previous experience working on Dubai/UAE infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure, residential, commercial, industrial, or urban development projects is advantageous.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10159827

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid