Hydraulic Laboratory Graduate

NMDC Dredging & Marine; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NMDC Dredging & Marine seeks a skilled engineer to supervise calibration of instrumentation and physical models in laboratory settings. The role focuses on ensuring accurate model dimensions, tolerances, and data quality through disciplined testing and analysis.

The incumbent will maintain thorough lab records, communicate with the Principal Engineer and Senior Engineer, and support study output presentation while adhering to QA and Health & Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must supervise calibration of instrumentation and physical models.
• Check model dimensions and tolerances.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and communicate with engineers.
• Adhere to QA standards and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise configuration and calibration of instrumentation and physical models.
• Check model dimensions and tolerances.
• Conduct testing and initial data analysis.
• Maintain accurate lab records and report to Principal Engineer and Senior Engineer.
• Assist in collating and presenting study output data.
• Follow procedures and QA standards for model studies.
• Adhere to laboratory Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Instrumentation calibration

Data analysis

Documentation

Health & Safety

Communication

Education

Master’s degree (Civil/Coastal/Maritime Engineering, Physics, Oceanography)

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Physical modeling

Job description

• Supervise the configuration and calibration of instrumentation and physical models by the laboratory operations team.
• Check model dimensions and tolerances.
• Carry out testing and the preliminary phase of data analysis.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and communicate with the Principal Engineer and Senior Engineer.
• Assist in collating and presenting study output data.
• Be assigned to physical model studies and report directly to the Principal Engineer and Senior Engineer.
• Follow agreed procedures and quality assurance standards to ensure accurate completion of physical model studies.
• Adhere to Health and Safety procedures relevant to laboratory work.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil, Coastal, or Maritime Engineering, Physics, or Oceanography is required, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification.