Meteorology Specialist (Freelance)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is seeking a Meteorology Specialist (7+ years) to lead climatic characterization for a nuclear waste program. You will assemble and analyze meteorological data, develop extreme-condition statistics, and advise design-basis and environmental assessments. Collaborative work with regulatory teams is essential.

Ideal candidates have strong UAE dataset experience, GIS and climate-model familiarity, and a track record in regulatory documentation and safety reporting.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in climate-related field with strong data skills.
• Experience with regional/national meteorological datasets, especially UAE.
• Proficiency with GIS, climate datasets and climate-model outputs.
• Familiarity with international climate assessment methodologies.
• Experience supporting regulatory, licensing, or nuclear-safety docs.

Responsibilities

• Characterize current and future climatic conditions for nuclear waste program.
• Acquire, quality-check and analyze meteorological data from NCM and others.
• Develop climate statistics and design parameters including extremes.
• Assess future climate scenarios and impacts on safety assessments.
• Prepare technical reports and support multidisciplinary workshops.

Skills

GIS

Climate data

Statistical analysis

Climate models

UAE datasets

Education

Master's degree in Climate Science

PhD in climate science

Tools

GIS software

Statistical analysis packages

Climate model outputs

Job description

• Business Line: Energy and Sustainable Cities
• Type of contract: Permanent contract
• Service Line: Nuclear SL
• Region: Middle East and South Asia
• Job Family: Technical Engineering

Company Description

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.

Job Description

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
• Design-Basis, Environmental Performance & Long-Term Safety Assessment Inputs
• Climate Adaptation, Multidisciplinary Integration, Workshops & Technical Reporting

Qualifications

• 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.