Senior Engineer - Water

AECOM Corporation; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - Water in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to lead design, hydraulic modelling, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will oversee pump stations, reservoirs, and network analysis, coordinating with stakeholders to meet client requirements and regulatory standards.

The role requires 5–8 years of relevant water sector experience, proficiency in WaterGEMS/SewerGEMS, and familiarity with DMT/TAQA design standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in wet utilities or municipal infrastructure design.
• Proven ability to design water and wastewater systems and to perform hydraulic modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design activities for water and wastewater projects.
• Develop gravity and pressurised pipeline designs.
• Prepare engineering drawings, BOQs, and documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design integrity.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Project coordination

Team leadership

Water/wastewater design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Water Resources Engineering

Tools

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

InfoWater

InfoWorks ICM

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Navisworks

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Senior Engineer - Water
• Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
• Experience: 5 to 8 years in wet utilities or municipal infrastructure design
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Senior Engineer - Water

Role Overview

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - Water to join its engineering team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on the design, hydraulic modelling, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment, reclamation, and desalination projects. The successful candidate will lead technical activities, contribute to engineering and commercial proposals, and coordinate project execution from initiation through completion. The position requires practical expertise in gravity and pressurised pipeline networks, pumping stations, storage reservoirs, hydraulic analysis, and multidisciplinary infrastructure design. Working with engineering specialists and project stakeholders, the Senior Engineer will develop technical solutions that meet client requirements, comply with relevant engineering standards, and support reliable water infrastructure development. Candidates should hold a Bachelor 's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering and have 5 to 8 years of relevant experience. Strong proficiency in hydraulic modelling software and familiarity with the design codes and standards of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and TAQA are essential. Candidates with previous engineering experience in Dubai and the wider UAE will be given preference.

Key Responsibilities

• Water Infrastructure Design – Lead technical design activities for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Design gravity and pressurised pipeline systems in accordance with project requirements.
• Develop engineering designs for pumping stations and associated infrastructure.
• Design storage reservoirs, manholes, and related network appurtenances.
• Apply appropriate pipe sizing criteria and hydraulic design principles.
• Review infrastructure layouts to support efficient and practical network configurations.
• Develop engineering solutions that meet technical performance and project delivery objectives.
• Support the design of infrastructure associated with water treatment, wastewater treatment, reclamation, and desalination projects.
• Hydraulic Modelling and Network Analysis – Develop and run computer-based hydraulic simulations for water and wastewater systems.
• Analyse network pressure, flow rates, and system capacity.
• Apply hydraulic modelling software to evaluate infrastructure design alternatives.
• Use WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater, and InfoWorks ICM for relevant network modelling activities.
• Apply knowledge of fluid mechanics to hydraulic engineering calculations.
• Evaluate pipe sizing and network performance requirements.
• Identify opportunities for network optimisation.
• Review modelling results and incorporate findings into engineering design decisions.
• Engineering Drawings and Documentation – Prepare detailed engineering drawings for wet utilities infrastructure.
• Develop pipeline layouts, longitudinal profiles, and associated design documentation.
• Prepare bills of quantities (BOQ) for relevant engineering works.
• Use AutoCAD and Civil 3D to support infrastructure design and documentation.
• Apply Navisworks in relevant design coordination activities.
• Maintain consistency between engineering drawings, hydraulic modelling outputs, and project requirements.
• Support the preparation of technical information for design reviews and project submissions.
• Technical and Commercial Proposals – Lead the water engineering team 's contribution to technical and commercial proposals.
• Support proposal development for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Contribute engineering expertise to proposals involving water reclamation and desalination.
• Coordinate technical inputs from relevant engineering disciplines.
• Ensure proposed solutions address client requirements and project objectives.
• Apply engineering knowledge to develop practical and value-added technical approaches.
• Support the preparation of proposal documentation and related technical information.
• Project Execution and Contract Coordination – Manage assigned project execution activities from initiation through completion.
• Coordinate contract-related requirements during engineering project delivery.
• Monitor technical activities against project requirements and agreed objectives.
• Work with project teams to maintain effective coordination and delivery.
• Identify engineering issues and contribute to their resolution.
• Support timely completion of technical deliverables.
• Maintain professional engineering standards throughout project execution.
• Multidisciplinary Infrastructure Coordination – Coordinate wet utilities design with urban planning teams.
• Work with dry utilities and other services disciplines to resolve infrastructure interfaces.
• Collaborate with road engineering teams to integrate pipeline and utility layouts.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineers on relevant infrastructure design requirements.
• Ensure utility designs are integrated into wider infrastructure plans.
• Identify potential design conflicts and support their resolution.
• Maintain effective communication with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Engineering Standards and Regulatory Compliance – Ensure water infrastructure designs comply with applicable local municipal codes.
• Apply relevant environmental regulations and international engineering standards.
• Follow the applicable design codes and standards of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT).
• Apply relevant TAQA design requirements and technical standards.
• Review engineering solutions for compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate technical requirements affecting regulatory compliance.
• Maintain appropriate engineering quality throughout design development and project delivery.
• Technical Leadership and Team Development – Lead technical initiatives within the water engineering team.
• Provide engineering guidance on water and wastewater infrastructure design.
• Support the development of technical and commercial solutions.
• Mentor engineering team members and share relevant technical knowledge.
• Encourage collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Promote effective use of hydraulic modelling and engineering design tools.
• Contribute to the delivery of innovative and practical infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Water Resources Engineering.

Professional Experience

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in wet utilities or municipal infrastructure design.
• Experience in the design of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Practical knowledge of gravity and pressurised pipeline systems.
• Experience with pumping stations, storage reservoirs, manholes, and associated infrastructure components.
• Experience conducting hydraulic modelling and network analysis.
• Ability to prepare engineering drawings, layouts, profiles, and bills of quantities.
• Understanding of technical proposal preparation and engineering project coordination.
• Experience coordinating infrastructure designs with other engineering disciplines.
• Candidates with experience in Dubai and the wider UAE will be given preference.

Technical Knowledge and Software Skills

• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and hydraulic engineering principles.
• Knowledge of pipe sizing criteria and hydraulic network optimisation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Strong working knowledge of Navisworks.
• Experience using WaterGEMS for water distribution network modelling.
• Experience using SewerGEMS for wastewater network modelling.
• Familiarity with StormCAD for drainage and stormwater modelling.
• Proficiency in InfoWorks ICM for hydraulic modelling applications.
• Working knowledge of InfoWater for water network analysis.
• Ability to evaluate pressure, flow rates, and network capacity through hydraulic simulations.
• Understanding of local municipal codes and applicable environmental regulations.
• Familiarity with relevant international engineering standards.
• Knowledge of DMT and TAQA design codes and standards.

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and engineering problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead technical activities and coordinate engineering deliverables.
• Effective communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Sound technical judgment in water infrastructure design.
• Ability to interpret hydraulic modelling results and develop practical solutions.
• Strong organisational and project coordination capabilities.
• Commitment to engineering quality and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to contribute to technical proposals and project execution.
• Willingness to mentor colleagues and support continuous improvement.
• Focus on delivering engineering solutions that meet client and project requirements.

Recruitment and Onboarding

AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Working at AECOM

Working at AECOM provides opportunities to work on water infrastructure and engineering projects that contribute to the development of sustainable and resilient communities. Employees collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering professionals and have access to technical expertise, professional development programmes, and learning opportunities across AECOM 's global network. Depending on employment status and eligibility, employee benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits and employee perks.
• Flexible work options.
• Well‑being resources and employee assistance programmes.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee stock purchase plans.

AECOM promotes a collaborative workplace built on respect, professional development, and teamwork. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AECOM supports fair employment practices and handles candidate information confidentially in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity guidelines.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. The company works with public‑and private‑sector clients to develop innovative, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure solutions. Its services span the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, programme management, and construction management. AECOM employs more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, including engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital innovators, and construction management specialists. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Official Website: aecom.com

Job Reference: J10163661 Business Line: Transportation Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa Career Area: Engineering