Senior Civil Engineer

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi, Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking a Senior Principal Water Engineer to lead technical projects and design management in water transmission and distribution systems across the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience and a proven track record in large-scale projects.

Responsibilities include hydraulic analysis, preparing technical reports, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. This position involves strong technical interfacing with clients and support during procurement and construction phases.

Qualifications

• More than 15 years of professional experience in water transmission and distribution.
• Extensive experience in principal and senior engineering roles.
• Proven track record in large-scale water transmission projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design management and technical coordination for water projects.
• Conduct hydraulic analysis and modelling of water and wastewater systems.
• Prepare and review technical reports and feasibility studies.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Water distribution systems

Project coordination

Technical report preparation

Tools

InfoWorks WS

WaterGEMS

Bentley HAMMER

EPANET

SewerCAD

EPA SWMM

Pipe2006 Surge

Job description

The position requires a Senior Principal Water Engineer to provide technical leadership and design management for complex water transmission distribution sewerage and pumping system and stormwater projects across the Middle East and international markets.

Responsibilities

• Water transmission, distribution pipelines, pumping stations, storage reservoirs, and water distribution systems.
• Hydraulic analysis and modelling of water and wastewater systems, including steady‑state and transient surge analysis.
• Design development, review and optimisation of water and wastewater infrastructure projects at feasibility, concept, detailed design and tender stages.
• Preparation and review of technical reports, feasibility studies, tender dossiers, specifications, BoQs and cost estimates.
• Design management and coordination of multidisciplinary engineering teams and sub‑consultants.
• Technical interface with clients, authorities and contractors, including participation in meetings, workshops and design reviews.
• Support during procurement and construction, including technical clarifications, value engineering and design review of contractor submissions.
• Contribution to technical proposals, methodologies, staffing schedules and project planning activities.

Qualifications

• More than 15 years of professional experience in water transmission, water distribution, sewerage networks and pumping systems.
• Extensive experience in principal and senior engineering roles, including design management and project coordination.
• Proven track record in large‑scale water transmission projects, including pipelines up to DN1200, pumping stations, elevated and ground storage tanks, and associated civil, mechanical and hydraulic works.
• Strong experience in hydraulic modelling and surge analysis for water and wastewater systems.
• Experience in UAE; international experience is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of water transmission and distribution systems, sewerage networks, pumping stations and storage facilities.
• Expert user of industry software including InfoWorks WS, WaterGEMS, Bentley HAMMER, EPANET, SewerCAD, EPA SWMM and Pipe2006 Surge.
• Strong capabilities in hydraulic modelling, water balance analysis, demand assessment and transient analysis.
• Experience in preparation of technical reports and feasibility studies.