Stormwater and Drainage Engineer

Business Umbrella; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Stormwater and Drainage Engineer. You will be responsible for designing and managing stormwater systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various teams on urban and infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates have experience with drainage codes, hydrologic modeling, and sustainable practices. This role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software.
• Proven work on stormwater planning and design projects.
• Understanding of sustainable drainage systems and low-impact development practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stormwater modeling and flood risk assessments.
• Design stormwater management systems such as culverts and detention basins.
• Ensure compliance with stormwater regulations.
• Develop erosion control plans for construction sites.
• Coordinate drainage solutions with civil and environmental teams.
• Prepare maintenance strategies for stormwater systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical design skills

Knowledge of drainage codes

Environmental regulations knowledge

CAD proficiency

GIS proficiency

Effective communication

Report writing

Tools

StormCAD

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

Civil 3D

Job description

Stormwater and Drainage Engineer

Responsible for the planning design and management of stormwater and drainage systems to ensure effective water runoff control, flood prevention, and regulatory compliance in infrastructure and land development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis: Conduct stormwater modeling, runoff calculations, and flood risk assessments.
• System Design: Design stormwater management systems including culverts, detention/retention basins, swales, storm sewers, and outfall structures.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure designs meet local, regional, and national stormwater regulations and environmental standards.
• Erosion and Sediment Control: Develop and review erosion control plans for construction sites.
• Site Development Support: Coordinate with civil, environmental, and structural teams on drainage solutions for urban, industrial, and transportation projects.
• Inspection and Maintenance Planning: Support construction and post‑construction inspections; prepare maintenance strategies for stormwater systems.

Experience Requirements

• Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software (e.g., StormCAD, HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS, Civil 3D).
• Proven work on infrastructure or land development projects involving stormwater planning and design.
• Understanding of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and low‑impact development (LID) practices.

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and technical design skills
• Knowledge of drainage codes and environmental regulations
• CAD and GIS proficiency
• Effective communication and report writing