Senior Design Engineer – Water and Wastewater

AimGulf; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Leaves of absences

Voluntary benefits

Perks

Flexible work options

Well-being resources

Employee assistance program

Business travel insurance

Service recognition awards

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking aSenior Design Engineer – Water and Wastewater for our Dubai office. The role sits within the Transportation/DCS team and focuses on delivering hydrology, hydraulic modeling and water/wastewater infrastructure projects across a variety of sites in the UAE.

The candidate should have 8–10 years of experience, with strong BIM/engineering software skills (Bentley SewerGems, WaterGEMS, InfoWorks/InfoWater) and a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. UAE/GCC exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in UAE or GCC.
• Experience developing conceptual designs, feasibility studies, and master planning for water and wastewater systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and supervision on hydrology and hydraulic modeling analyses.
• Lead the design and implementation of water and wastewater infrastructure projects (sewer, stormwater, water distribution).
• Oversee development of hydraulic models for sewer and water systems using InfoWorks/InfoWater.
• Manage pre-design, design and construction phases of wet utilities projects.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates and schedules.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Water/wastewater design

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Bentley SewerGems

WaterGEMS

InfoWorks

InfoWater

GIS

Job description

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer – Water and Wastewater

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: Hybrid

Date Posted: 5 November 2026

Job Reference/ID: J10163033

Job Description / Role:

AECOM is seeking a Senior Design Engineer – Water and Wastewater to join the team in Dubai. The role sits within the Transportation business line under the DCS business group and Middle East & Africa strategic business unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance and supervision on hydrology and hydraulic modeling analysis.
• Lead the design and implementation of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including sewer systems, stormwater management, and water distribution networks.
• Oversee the development of hydraulic models for sewer and water systems using software such as InfoWorks and InfoWater.
• Manage the pre-design, design, and construction phases of wet utilities projects.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Prepare engineering designs, specifications, and construction documents for water and wastewater systems.
• Conduct site assessments, hydraulic modeling, and system performance evaluations.
• Design pumping systems, pipelines, and treatment plants, including surge mitigation equipment and air/vacuum valves.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of design and construction documents.
• Ensure adherence to modeling guidelines and design standards.
• Monitor construction progress to ensure timely and quality delivery.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams, including structural, geotechnical, electrical, and instrumentation engineers.
• Facilitate regular progress review meetings and compile periodic reports.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 08–10 years of experience out of which at least 5 years in UAE or other GCC countries.
• Experience in developing conceptual designs, feasibility studies, and master planning for water and wastewater systems.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from a university/institution recognized by UAE SOE. Candidates perusing professional qualifications (e.g. PE, ICE and CIWEM etc.) will be given preference.

Skills Required:

• Proficiency in software like Bentley SewerGems, WaterGEMS, InfoWorks, InfoWater, and GIS applications.
• Expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure design.
• Strong knowledge of computer simulations and hydraulic modeling.
• Knowledge of pumping stations, water quality modeling, septicity analysis and transient analysis.
• Familiarity with permitting processes and regulatory compliance with Dubai Municipality and DEWA.

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Benefits:

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan.

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company:

Global infrastructure consulting firm listed in the United States, delivering planning, design, engineering, and programme management for transport, buildings, water, environment, and energy projects. AECOM has offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha, and Muscat, and has worked on many regional landmarks including metro systems, stadiums, airports, and city scale master plans.

Company Industry: Infrastructure Consulting

Department / Functional Area: Transportation / DCS

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)