Senior Wastewater Expert

Stantec; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 367,000 - 478,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Wastewater Expert to develop KPIs and standards for wastewater systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in drainage infrastructure projects, with a strong understanding of hydraulic modeling tools and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make impactful contributions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in drainage and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in the Middle East.
• Membership in professional bodies such as MCIWEM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of KPIs and Service Levels for treated water and wastewater.
• Oversee project execution from feasibility to commissioning.
• Define and monitor KPIs for drainage and wastewater systems.

Skills

Proficiency in hydraulic modeling tools

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication abilities

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or Water Engineering

Tools

InfoWorks

SewerGEMS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Requisition Number: 23909BR

Description

We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization’s objectives. Join our award-winning management consulting team and bring transformational project solutions to life.

This Opportunity

Stantec’s Management Consulting Group in the Middle East is looking for a senior consultant to work closely with our client in a transformation journey for their Drainage Network Maintenance Department’s supply chain maturity.

Role Overview

The Senior Wastewater Expert will lead the development of KPIs and Service Levels for treated water / wastewater / treated sewage to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence in treated water and treated wastewater / sewage. This role demands deep technical expertise in wastewater network and treatment plants, pumping stations, hydraulic modeling, treated sewage.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Develop Service Levels and KPIs for treated water and wastewater / sewage for the O&M of the drainage networks
• Develop Contract documents for new tenders specifically with respect to technical schedules and Service levels for performance-based O&M Contracts
• Review and analyze existing design and engineering of stormwater, wastewater, and sanitation networks, including pipe systems, pumping stations, culverts, and CSOs.
• Develop unified hydraulic models and conduct telemetry verification to optimize network performance.
• Contribute to the development of payment mechanism or strategy based on the achievement of Service Levels and KPIs by drainage O&M Contractors.
• Apply multi-objective optimization techniques to balance CAPEX, OPEX, and serviceability goals.

Project Delivery

• Oversee project execution from feasibility to commissioning, ensuring alignment with client expectations and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), QA checklists, and delivery program tools to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Attend stakeholder meetings to provide technical updates and resolve queries.

Performance & Compliance

• Define and monitor KPIs and Service Levels for drainage and wastewater systems, pumping stations, treatment plants, treated wastewater / sewage ensuring compliance with local authority standards (e.g., Dubai Municipality, ADSSC, TAQA).
• Conduct root cause analysis for pollution incidents and flooding and develop mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, Water Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in drainage and wastewater infrastructure projects, with a minimum of 5 years of demonstrable experience in the Middle East.
• Membership in professional bodies such as MCIWEM is preferred.
• Experience and Western education is preferred but not mandatory

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., InfoWorks, SewerGEMS), AutoCAD, Civil 3D.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with international and regional codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

About Stantec

We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec we always design with community in mind. We believe growing a great design company happens from the inside out. We look for people who are drawn to use every talent they possess, plus creativity, determination and a drive to do the extraordinary.

The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring projects to life. Our work as architects, engineers, and consultants from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a solid history of success. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work. Redefine your personal best. Join us!

Work Location(s): United Arab Emirates-Abu Dhabi

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Type: Regular

Job Category: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management