Senior Design Engineer Stormwater & Drainage

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to lead design and hydrologic modeling for surface-water drainage and flood-management solutions on civil and transport projects in the UAE. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safe, code-compliant water infrastructure.

You will mentor junior engineers, supervise design reports, calculations, and specifications, and ensure alignment with Dubai Municipality codes and regional standards. 8–12 years of UAE-focused experience is required.

Qualifications

• Eight to twelve years of experience in water engineering focusing on stormwater management and drainage design.
• Familiar with GCC/UAE construction environments and local municipal design codes.
• PE or CEng status (or actively progressing toward it).

Responsibilities

• Lead layout design and analysis of surface drainage piping, culverts, highway drainage and cross-drainage structures.
• Develop, calibrate and run 1D/2D hydraulic and hydrologic models to simulate water flow and assess flood risks.
• Promote Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) and SuDS principles.
• Ensure designs comply with local authority guidelines and Dubai Municipality codes.
• Prepare drainage design reports, calculations, specifications and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with structural, geotechnical, transport and BIM/CAD teams to produce clash-free drawings.
• Mentor and supervise junior water engineers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

PE or CEng certification (or in progress)

GCC/UAE construction experience

Job description

Role Overview

The senior drainage engineer will lead the design hydrologic modeling and delivery of advanced surface-water stormwater drainage and flood-management solutions for civil and transport infrastructure projects. S/He will work within multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safe sustainable and code-compliant water engineering systems

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Engineering: Lead the layout design and analysis of surface drainage piped networks culverts highway drainage and cross-drainage structures.
• Hydrologic & Hydraulic Modeling: Develop calibrate and run 1D/2D hydraulic and hydrologic models to simulate water flow assess flood risks and size networks.
• Sustainable Design: Champion Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) principles.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with local authority guidelines environmental regulations and regional standards (such as Dubai Municipality codes of practice).
• Technical Reporting: Prepare comprehensive drainage design reports calculation sheets technical specifications and risk assessments.
• Project Coordination: Collaborate smoothly with structural geotechnical transport and BIM/CAD teams to produce clash-free drawings.
• Mentorship: Supervise guide and mentor junior and intermediate water engineers.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: Minimum 8 to 12 years of overall experience in water engineering focusing on stormwater management and drainage design.
• Regional Insight: Sound understanding of GCC/UAE construction environments and familiarity with local municipal design codes.
• Certification: Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (or actively progressing toward it).

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in civil engineering Environmental Engineering Hydrology or Water Resources Engineering (masters degree is an advantage).

Additional Information:

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About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work optionswell-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at .

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Contract