Principal Water Engineer: Hydrology Lead, Flexible & Remote

WSP in the Middle East; Sharjah; On-site; AED 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical cover

Annual leave

Professional subscriptions

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a seasoned Principal Engineer – Water in the UAE to lead the design and delivery of large-scale water infrastructure projects in Dubai/Sharjah. You will guide hydrology, modelling, and wet utilities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and interfacing with authorities to ensure timely approvals.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, innovative approaches, and mentorship of junior engineers within a dynamic market, with a focus on sustainable water solutions.

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years of experience in water infrastructure design, hydrology, or wet utilities engineering.
• Proven UAE delivery experience with local authority standards and approvals.
• Leadership in multidisciplinary teams and complex project delivery.
• Advanced proficiency in hydrological and hydraulic modelling tools.
• Strong technical writing and client-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and delivery of major water infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership in hydrology, hydraulic modelling, and wet utilities design.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams for seamless integration of disciplines.
• Deliver design reports, models, specifications, drawings and studies.
• Engage with clients, present solutions, and manage stakeholder communications.
• Interface with local authorities and oversee approvals processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge transfer.
• Support project planning, budgeting, risk management, and technical strategy.

Skills

Water engineering leadership

Hydrology modelling

Project management

Client engagement

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

InfoWorks

EPANET

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

StormCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a seasoned Principal Engineer – Water in the UAE to lead the design and delivery of large-scale water infrastructure projects in Dubai/Sharjah. You will guide hydrology, modelling, and wet utilities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and interfacing with authorities to ensure timely approvals.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, innovative approaches, and mentorship of junior engineers within a dynamic market, with a focus on sustainable water solutions.