Senior Water & Wastewater Design Lead (Hydraulic Modeling)

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Dubai is seeking an experienced civil engineer to lead hydrology and hydraulic modeling for water and wastewater projects. You will oversee design and construction phases, coordinate with clients and regulators, and develop scopes, schedules, and cost estimates for complex wet utilities schemes.

The role requires strong software proficiency (Bentley SewerGems, WaterGEMS, InfoWorks/InfoWater) and a track record in master planning or feasibility studies.

Qualifications

• PE/ICE/CIWEM or equivalent preferred.
• 8–10 years total experience with 5+ years in UAE/GCC.
• Proficiency with Bentley SewerGems, WaterGEMS, InfoWorks/InfoWater and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and supervision on hydrology and hydraulic modeling analysis.
• Lead design and implementation of water and wastewater infrastructure projects including sewer systems, stormwater management, and water distribution networks.
• Oversee development of hydraulic models for sewer and water systems using InfoWorks and InfoWater.
• Manage pre-design, design and construction phases of wet utilities projects.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates and schedules.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance.
• Prepare engineering designs, specifications and construction documents for water and wastewater systems.
• Conduct site assessments, hydraulic modeling and system performance evaluations.
• Design pumping systems, pipelines and treatment plants including surge mitigation equipment and air/vacuum valves.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of design and construction documents.
• Ensure adherence to modeling guidelines and design standards.
• Monitor construction progress to ensure timely and quality delivery.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and facilitate regular progress reviews and reporting.

Skills

Water/wastewater design

Hydraulic modeling

Bentley SewerGems

WaterGEMS

InfoWorks

InfoWater

GIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

GIS tools

Job description

AECOM in Dubai is seeking an experienced civil engineer to lead hydrology and hydraulic modeling for water and wastewater projects. You will oversee design and construction phases, coordinate with clients and regulators, and develop scopes, schedules, and cost estimates for complex wet utilities schemes.

The role requires strong software proficiency (Bentley SewerGems, WaterGEMS, InfoWorks/InfoWater) and a track record in master planning or feasibility studies.