Water and Drainage Design Engineer

Atkins Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Water Engineer with a minimum of 6 years' experience in the water industry. The successful candidate will carry out modelling and design of drainage and water supply networks, and will lead interdisciplinary projects within the Infrastructure Department. A degree in Civil Engineering and proficiency in software tools are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Accommodation allowance

Transportation allowance

22 annual leave days

Medical and life insurance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual flight allowance

Employee Well-Being Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years postgraduate experience in drainage design consultancy.
• High level of expertise in drainage network modelling and design.
• Able to manage technicians and produce clear technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out modelling, analysis, and design of drainage and water supply networks.
• Reporting to a design manager in the Infrastructure Department.
• Leading complex and interdisciplinary projects.

Skills

Drainage network design

Modelling and analysis

Technical report writing

Communication with clients

IT skills including Word, Excel

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Pressure network software

Gravity network software

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for a Water Engineer with a minimum of 6 years experience in the water industry. Candidates shall have a high level of expertise in water and drainage network design.

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.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or other appropriate qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years post graduate experience in drainage design consultancy work.
• Ideally, 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, PowerPoint, emails and the Internet.
• Able to work with and manage technicians.
• Good presentational skills.

Benefits

Rewards & Benefits
We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive 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.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers\' needs, our vision is to:
• 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).