Senior Design Engineer STP & Water Distribution Network

Sener; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 335,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Sener is actively seeking a Senior Design Engineer with a strong background in water and wastewater infrastructure to lead design activities for STP and water transmission/distribution projects in the UAE. The role involves overseeing concept through detailed design, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring design quality and compliance across interfaces with clients and authorities.

Ideal candidates will have 12–14 years of engineering experience, UAE/GCC project exposure, and a

Qualifications

• 12–14 years of overall engineering experience.
• Strong design background in water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Proven experience in the design of STPs and water transmission/distribution networks.
• Experience across the design lifecycle from concept through detailed design.
• Strong technical knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure design principles and standards.
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and design submissions.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and undertake design activities for STP and water transmission/distribution network projects from concept through detailed design.
• Develop and review technical studies, calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and other design deliverables.
• Provide technical input and engineering solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure systems.
• Coordinate design activities with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Review designs to ensure technical quality, compliance, and alignment with project requirements.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with clients, consultants, and authorities.
• Identify and resolve technical design issues, risks, interfaces, and changes.
• Provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate engineers.

Skills

Design engineering

STP design

Water infrastructure

Transmission/distribution

Technical calculations

Job description

Future Opportunities - UAE | Hybrid

Join Sener and Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure

At Sener, we deliver complex engineering and infrastructure projects across the region. We are looking to connect with experienced Senior Design Engineers with 12 14 years of overall engineering experience and a strong design background in Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and water transmission/distribution networks.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and undertake design activities for STP and water transmission/distribution network projects from concept through detailed design.
• Develop and review technical studies, calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and other design deliverables.
• Provide technical input and engineering solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure systems.
• Coordinate design activities with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Review designs to ensure technical quality, compliance, and alignment with project requirements.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with clients, consultants, and authorities.
• Identify and resolve technical design issues, risks, interfaces, and changes.
• Provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate engineers.

Job Requirements:

• 12 14 years of overall engineering experience
• Strong design engineering background in water and wastewater infrastructure
• Proven experience in the design of STPs and water transmission/distribution networks
• Experience across the design lifecycle from concept through detailed design
• Strong technical knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure design principles and standards
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and design submissions
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design activities

Preferred Qualifications:

• UAE or GCC water and wastewater infrastructure experience
• Experience with major STP projects
• Experience with large water transmission/distribution networks and relevant regional and international water and wastewater design standards

Why Join Sener?

• Multinational working environment
• High-impact, large-scale Rail & Metro, Airports, Water, Stadiums, & Roads projects
• End-to-end project ownership
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Mentorship and continuous learning
• Hybrid working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Stable, long-term career with an innovative company
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to make a real impact

BE PART OF A MISSION THAT MATTER JOIN SENER

If you are passionate, values meaningful work, and want to be part of a company that builds things that matter.

Desired Candidate Profile

Job Requirements:

• 12 14 years of overall engineering experience
• Strong design engineering background in water and wastewater infrastructure
• Proven experience in the design of STPs and water transmission/distribution networks
• Experience across the design lifecycle from concept through detailed design
• Strong technical knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure design principles and standards
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and design submissions
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design activities

Preferred Qualifications:

• UAE or GCC water and wastewater infrastructure experience
• Experience with major STP projects
• Experience with large water transmission/distribution networks and relevant regional and international water and wastewater design standards