Principal Water & Wastewater Design Leader — Hybrid, Dubai

AECOM; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Dubai is seeking a Senior Wet Utilities Engineering Leader to direct water and wastewater projects, mentor engineers, and deliver solutions that meet client needs and regulatory requirements. You will oversee design, modeling, and risk management across complex programs, working with Dubai Municipality, DEWA, and other stakeholders.

You should bring 15+ years of wet utilities experience, professional engineer certification, and a track record in GCC markets.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (Peng) certification, MICE or similar is required; additional certifications such as LEED AP or PMP are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in wet utilities engineering, including leadership roles with at least 8 years in UAE or GCC.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale, multidisciplinary projects.
• Extensive experience with hydrology, hydraulic modeling, and municipal infrastructure design.
• Proficiency with Sewer GEMS, Water GEMS, Info Works, InfoWater, GIS applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for wet utilities projects and act as a technical authority.
• Oversee planning, design, and execution of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Build relationships with Dubai Municipality and DEWA; lead client meetings and negotiations.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead development of innovative solutions and promote sustainable design practices.
• Lead proposal development and maintain relationships with key clients for repeat business.

Skills

Leadership

Infrastructure design

Hydrology modeling

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Civil engineering degree

Tools

Sewer GEMS

Water GEMS

Info Works

InfoWater

GIS

Job description

AECOM in Dubai is seeking a Senior Wet Utilities Engineering Leader to direct water and wastewater projects, mentor engineers, and deliver solutions that meet client needs and regulatory requirements. You will oversee design, modeling, and risk management across complex programs, working with Dubai Municipality, DEWA, and other stakeholders.

You should bring 15+ years of wet utilities experience, professional engineer certification, and a track record in GCC markets.