Water and Drainage CAD Technician

Atkins Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Water Engineer to manage drainage design and analysis. The successful candidate will have over 6 years of experience and demonstrate expertise in network modelling and design. Responsibilities include reporting to a design manager and providing technical leadership on interdisciplinary projects. The company offers competitive salaries, allowances, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and annual flight allowance.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Accommodation allowance

Transportation allowance

22 days annual leave

Medical and life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual flight allowance

Employee Well-Being Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years post-graduate experience in drainage design consultancy.
• Able to work with and manage technicians.
• Good presentational skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for modelling, analysis and design of drainage and water supply networks.
• Provide planning and technical expertise in managing complex projects.
• Reporting to a design manager in the Infrastructure Department.

Skills

Drainage network modelling

Leadership

Communication

Report writing

Technical expertise

IT proficiency

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Pressure and gravity network software

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Role and Responsibilities

The Water Engineer will be responsible for the carrying out of modelling, analysis and design of drainage, sewerage and water supply networks. He will report to a design manager in the Infrastructure Department. The successful candidate will take a leading role in the department, particularly with respect to network modelling and design. He will be capable of providing planning, leadership and technical expertise in management of complex and interdisciplinary projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or other appropriate qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years post graduate experience in drainage design consultancy work.
• Ideally, shall be proficient in the use of both pressure and gravity network software.
• Able to produce technical reports in English in a clear and concise form.
• Able to communicate effectively with both colleagues and clients.
• Demonstrate a high level of expertise in drainage network modelling and design.
• Competent in using IT including Word, Excel, Power‑point, emails and the Internet.
• Able to work with and manage technicians.
• Good presentational skills.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Accommodation allowance.
• Transportation allowance.
• 22 calendar days annual leave (based on 5 day working week).
• Medical and life insurance cover.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.
• Employee Well‑Being Programme 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants.

About The Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the world’s major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

Our Vision

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).