Meteorology Specialist (Freelance)

Egis Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis seeks a Meteorology Specialist with 7+ years of experience to characterize current and future climatic conditions relevant to a radioactive waste management program in the UAE. You will obtain, quality-check, and analyze meteorological data from UAE sources and international datasets to support safety assessments.

Responsibilities include developing climate statistics, evaluating extreme events, and assessing changes under future scenarios, with collaboration across engineering,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Climate Science, Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Climatology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience with regional or national meteorological datasets and authorities, particularly UAE datasets.
• Experience with GIS, climate datasets, statistical analysis packages, and climate-model outputs.
• Familiarity with climate scenarios and international climate assessment methodologies.
• Experience supporting regulatory, licensing, environmental-impact, or nuclear-safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Meteorological Data Acquisition, Compilation, Quality Assurance & Database Development
• Baseline Climate & Meteorological Characterization and Statistical Analysis
• Extreme Temperature, Rainfall, Wind & Meteorological Hazard Assessment
• Climate Change Projections, Scenario Development & Impact Assessment
• Design-Basis, Environmental Performance & Long-Term Safety Assessment Inputs
• Climate Adaptation, Multidisciplinary Integration, Workshops & Technical Reporting

Skills

Meteorology

Data analysis

GIS

Statistical analysis

Climate scenarios

Education

Master's degree / PhD in climate science or related field

Tools

GIS software

Statistical packages

Climate-model outputs

Job description

About Us

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organization of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

About the Role

The Meteorology Specialist (7+ years of experience) will be responsible for the characterization and assessment of current and future climatic and meteorological conditions relevant to the radioactive waste management program. The role will establish a robust understanding of site climatic conditions, variability, extreme weather events, and potential future climate change to provide defensible inputs to facility siting, design, environmental assessment, and long-term safety assessment.

The role will obtain, compile, quality-check, and analyze relevant meteorological data, including data from the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) and other applicable sources, covering parameters such as temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind conditions, evaporation, and climatic extremes. The Climate Specialist will develop appropriate climatic statistics and design-relevant parameters, including the frequency, magnitude, and duration of extreme conditions, and will assess potential changes to these parameters under relevant future climate scenarios.

Key Responsibilities

• Meteorological Data Acquisition, Compilation, Quality Assurance & Database Development
• Baseline Climate & Meteorological Characterization and Statistical Analysis
• Extreme Temperature, Rainfall, Wind & Meteorological Hazard Assessment
• Climate Change Projections, Scenario Development & Impact Assessment
• Design-Basis, Environmental Performance & Long-Term Safety Assessment Inputs
• Climate Adaptation, Multidisciplinary Integration, Workshops & Technical Reporting

What do we need from you

• Master's degree or PhD in Climate Science, Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Climatology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with regional or national meteorological datasets and authorities, particularly UAE datasets.
• Experience with GIS, climate datasets, statistical analysis packages, and climate-model outputs.
• Familiarity with climate scenarios and recognized international climate assessment methodologies.
• Experience supporting regulatory, licensing, environmental-impact, or nuclear-safety documentation.