Principal Stormwater and Hydrology Engineer

Parsons Oman; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Principal Stormwater and Hydrology Engineer to design management systems for urban and transportation projects. The role requires 13+ years of experience in stormwater management and strong communication skills. This position offers opportunities for growth and collaboration with a variety of stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in stormwater management.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability practices.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of stormwater management systems.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Perform hydrological modeling for water flow analysis.

Skills

Stormwater management expertise

Hydraulic modeling

Leadership

Client interfacing

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Bentley and Autodesk Civil 3D

Esri GIS

Job description

Overview

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Job Title

Principal Stormwater and Hydrology Engineer — Abu Dhabi, UAE

What You\'ll Do

• Lead the design and development of stormwater management systems for transportation, urban development, and infrastructure projects.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful completion.
• Perform hydrological and hydraulic modeling to analyze water flow and drainage patterns.
• Develop innovative solutions to address drainage challenges, including flood mitigation and erosion control.
• Ensure designs comply with environmental regulations, sustainability goals, and industry standards.
• Experience in BIM for infrastructure and network clash detection/resolution.
• Expert in commercial software (InfoWorks ICM, Bentley and Autodesk Civil 3D, Esri GIS).
• Experience with Abu Dhabi ADQCC standards and authorities’ approvals procedures.
• Experience in design optimization, value engineering, and project value improvement.
• Supervise and mentor senior and junior engineers, technicians, and other team members.
• Review and approve technical reports, designs, and calculations prepared by the team.
• Distribute work efficiently to ensure quality, time commitment, and proper team utilization.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure project alignment and compliance.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations during project meetings and public consultations.
• Maintain internal coordination and interface management between different stakeholders and internal teams.
• Prepare and submit drainage reports, risk assessments, environmental impact assessments, and permit applications.
• Stay updated on changes in drainage regulations, codes, and best practices.
• Conduct design reviews for engineering solutions, design reports, drawings, specifications, and BOQs.
• Identify and resolve issues during design, construction supervision, and post-contract phases.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
• 13+ years of experience in stormwater management, with a focus on infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication with client interfacing skills.
• Strong knowledge of stormwater standards, environmental regulations, and sustainability practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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