Senior Stormwater & Drainage Design Engineer - Hybrid

AECOM; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer in Dubai to lead surface-water drainage design, hydrologic modeling, and flood-management solutions for civil and transport infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes WSUD/SuDS, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The candidate will mentor junior engineers and coordinate with BIM/CAD teams while ensuring safe, sustainable, and code-compliant water engineering systems in a GCC/UAE context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (or actively progressing).
• 8–12 years of experience in water engineering, focusing on drainage and stormwater design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the layout, design, and analysis of surface drainage networks and cross-drainage structures.
• Develop, calibrate, and run 1D/2D hydraulic models to assess flood risks and network sizing.
• Champion WSUD and SuDS principles in civil and transport projects.
• Ensure designs comply with Dubai Municipality codes and local regulations.
• Prepare drainage design reports, calculations, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to produce clash-free drawings and mentorship for junior engineers.

Skills

Water Engineering

Hydraulic Modeling

Education

PE/CEng Certification

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer in Dubai to lead surface-water drainage design, hydrologic modeling, and flood-management solutions for civil and transport infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes WSUD/SuDS, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The candidate will mentor junior engineers and coordinate with BIM/CAD teams while ensuring safe, sustainable, and code-compliant water engineering systems in a GCC/UAE context.