Senior Hydraulics Engineer

GHD; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD UAE is expanding its engineering team and seeks a Senior Hydraulics Engineer to lead hydraulic design across infrastructure, buildings, and transport projects. You will apply hydraulic modeling tools and ensure regulatory compliance, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with project teams.

With a minimum of 10 years in mechanical engineering focusing on hydraulics, you will contribute to stormwater, water distribution, and wastewater systems, leveraging Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on hydraulic systems.
• Proven track record of hydraulics and fire engineering projects.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software and markup tools (Revit AutoCAD Bluebeam Elite Fire).
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, pipe flow, pump selection and hydraulic system design.
• Familiarity with stormwater management, water distribution and wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of local and international codes and standards for hydraulic engineering.
• Experience ensuring regulatory compliance and permitting.
• Basic understanding of HVAC works including HAP calculations.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Commercial awareness of financial, market, regulatory environments.
• Agile learner, client-centric, able to build trust within teams.
• Experience in designing hydraulic systems for high-rise towers, aviation facilities, schools, hotels, warehouses, etc.
• Previous UAE project experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute hydraulic engineering tasks ensuring adherence to delivery standards, procedures, and deadlines.
• Apply technical knowledge to solve routine and complex problems independently.
• Manage smaller or routine projects as Project Manager when required.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through excellent service and delivery.
• Communicate project progress and address issues impacting timelines.
• Coordinate activities with peers and provide informal guidance to junior team members.
• Work under supervision with regular review of deliverables.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Hydraulic modeling

Regulatory knowledge

Project mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Elite Fire

Job description

Description

With more than 14000 people around the globe GHD is one of the worlds leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water energy and resources environment property and buildings and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success.

Senior Hydraulics Engineer UAE

About the Role

Our Engineering team is expanding in UAE due to a strong pipeline of projects. We are seeking an experienced Senior Hydraulics Engineer to join our integrated multi-disciplinary team delivering projects across infrastructure buildings transport and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute hydraulic engineering tasks ensuring adherence to delivery standards procedures and deadlines.
• Apply technical knowledge to solve routine and complex problems independently using established methodologies.
• Manage smaller or routine projects as Project Manager when required.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through excellent service and delivery ensuring repeat business.
• Communicate project progress and proactively address issues that may impact project timelines.
• Coordinate activities with peers and provide informal guidance to junior team members as needed.
• Work under the guidance of supervisors and project leaders with regular review of deliverables.

Required Competencies & Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on hydraulic systems (drainage water supply gas compressed air firefighting).
• Proven track record of successfully completed hydraulics and fire engineering projects.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software and markup tools (Revit AutoCAD Blue beam Elite Fire).
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics pipe flow pump selection and hydraulic system design.
• Familiarity with stormwater management water distribution water treatment and wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of local and international codes and standards for hydraulic engineering.
• Experience ensuring regulatory compliance and permitting.
• Basic understanding of HVAC works including HAP calculations.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Commercial awareness of financial market economic legal and regulatory environments.
• Agile learner client-centric and able to build trust within teams.
• Experience in designing hydraulic systems for super high-rise towers aviation facilities schools hotels warehouses etc.
• Proficiency with local codes standards and regulatory requirements.
• Previous project experience in UAE is strongly preferred

Take on some of the worlds toughest challenges- with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
At GHD we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employeesregardless of background identity or experience. We believe that diversity drives innovation and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.

Required Experience:

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