Senior Engineer - Water (Hydrology & Stormwater)

WSP in the Middle East; Sharjah; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East seeks a Senior Engineer - Water (Hydrology & Stormwater) to lead hydrology, drainage, and flood risk design for major UAE infrastructure and land development projects. You will model, analyse, and report on water systems, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.

With 8+ years of relevant experience and strong technical leadership, you will prepare authority submissions, develop sustainable drainage concepts, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in hydrology, stormwater, and drainage design.
• Experience delivering UAE infrastructure and land development projects.
• Strong hydrological and hydraulic modelling knowledge.
• Proficient with InfoWorks ICM, HEC‑RAS, Flood Modeller, StormCAD, MicroDrainage or Civil 3D.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams on infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with local authority requirements, standards, and approvals.
• Strong report writing, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and client interaction skills.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent accreditation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake hydrological assessments, drainage studies, flood risk analyses, and stormwater designs.
• Perform hydrological modelling and drainage network assessments.
• Develop sustainable drainage solutions and climate-resilient design.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and modelling outputs.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated delivery.
• Support project managers in delivering on time and within budget.
• Assist with authority submissions and approval documentation.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and technical development.

Skills

Hydrology

Stormwater design

Project coordination

Technical report writing

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Water Engineering or related discipline

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

HEC-RAS

Flood Modeller

StormCAD

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

Job description

We are seeking a talented Senior Engineer - Water (Hydrology & Stormwater) to join our Transport & Infrastructure business unit in the UAE. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and delivery of hydrology, stormwater management, and drainage solutions for major infrastructure and land development projects across the Emirate. This position is ideal for an experienced hydrology professional with 8+ years of relevant experience who is looking to contribute to complex multidisciplinary projects while developing their technical leadership capabilities. The role will involve undertaking hydrological and hydraulic analyses, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, supporting authority submissions, and delivering innovative and sustainable stormwater solutions. You will work closely with senior technical leaders and project teams to ensure high-quality project delivery while supporting the continued growth of the hydrology and stormwater discipline.

Responsibilities

Hydrology & Stormwater Design

• Undertake hydrological assessments, drainage studies, flood risk analyses, and stormwater management designs for infrastructure and land development projects.
• Perform hydrological and hydraulic modelling, including rainfall analysis, runoff calculations, flood modelling, and drainage network assessments.
• Develop sustainable drainage solutions and support climate-resilient infrastructure design.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, design drawings, and modelling outputs.
• Ensure designs comply with local authority requirements and industry standards.

Project Delivery & Coordination

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Support project managers and technical leads in delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Assist in identifying design risks, constraints, and opportunities throughout project development.
• Participate in project design reviews and technical workshops.
• Support the preparation of authority submissions and approval documentation.

Client & Stakeholder Support

• Participate in client meetings and technical discussions.
• Support responses to authority comments and technical review submissions.
• Assist with stakeholder coordination and project communication activities.
• Contribute to maintaining positive client and authority relationships.

Technical Development & Quality

• Conduct technical analyses and quality checks on project deliverables.
• Support junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Stay current with evolving hydrology practices, modelling tools, and sustainability requirements.
• Maintain high standards of technical quality and project delivery.

Business Support

• Support proposal preparation, technical studies, and bid activities.
• Assist senior leadership with project planning and technical inputs.
• Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives within the discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience specialising in hydrology, stormwater management, and drainage design.
• Experience delivering infrastructure and land development projects within the UAE.
• Strong technical knowledge of hydrological and hydraulic modelling principles.
• Proficiency with software such as InfoWorks ICM, HEC-RAS, Flood Modeller, StormCAD, MicroDrainage, Civil 3D, or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams on infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with local authority requirements, standards, and approval processes.
• Strong report writing, analytical, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and client interaction skills.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation is desirable.

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