Stormwater and Drainage Engineer (Airport Experience)

Zohorecruit; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormwater and Drainage Engineer (Airport Experience) at Zohorecruit leads planning, design, and management of stormwater and drainage systems to control runoff, prevent floods, and meet regulatory standards on infrastructure projects, including airport environments.

Responsibilities include hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, design of culverts, basins, swales, and outfalls, and applying SuDS/LID practices while coordinating with civil, environmental, and structural teams for site development and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis: Conduct stormwater modeling and flood risk assessments.
• System Design: Design stormwater management systems including culverts, basins, swales, sewers, and outfalls.
• 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 drainage solutions with civil, environmental, and structural teams.
• Inspection and Maintenance Planning: Support inspections and prepare maintenance strategies for stormwater systems.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic analysis

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Tools

StormCAD

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

Civil 3D

CAD

GIS

Job description

Stormwater and Drainage Engineer (Airport Experience)

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.

Requirements

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