Senior Hydraulics Engineer — UAE Water & Infrastructure Lead

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

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