Senior Stormwater & Drainage Engineer - Hybrid Dubai

AECOM Corporation; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a senior drainage engineer in Dubai to lead design and hydrologic modeling for surface-water and flood-management projects. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, sustainable water engineering solutions that meet local codes.

The role requires 8–12 years of water engineering experience, GCC/UAE familiarity, and PE or CEng status or progress. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with BIM/CAD teams to produce code-compliant drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, hydrology, or water resources.
• PE or CEng status (or actively progressing toward it).
• 8–12 years of water engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the layout, design, and analysis of surface drainage and cross-drainage structures.
• Develop, calibrate, and run 1D/2D hydraulic and hydrologic models.
• Champion WSUD and SuDS principles.
• Ensure designs comply with Dubai Municipality codes and local guidelines.
• Prepare drainage design reports, calculations, and specs.
• Collaborate with structural, geotechnical, transport, and BIM/CAD teams.
• Mentor junior and intermediate water engineers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, hydrology, or water resources.

Job description

AECOM is seeking a senior drainage engineer in Dubai to lead design and hydrologic modeling for surface-water and flood-management projects. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, sustainable water engineering solutions that meet local codes.

The role requires 8–12 years of water engineering experience, GCC/UAE familiarity, and PE or CEng status or progress. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with BIM/CAD teams to produce code-compliant drawings.