Wet Utilities Engineering Lead - Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
AECOM Corporation
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AECOM is seeking a Wet Utilities Engineering Lead in Dubai to steer complex water and wastewater infrastructure programs. The role demands senior leadership, deep hydrology and hydraulic modelling expertise, and a strong track record in delivering multidisciplinary projects in the UAE or GCC.
The successful candidate will oversee design and execution, ensure regulatory compliance, mentor teams, and collaborate with clients and authorities to deliver sustainable, resilient solutions.
Qualifications
- 15+ years in wet utilities engineering.
- 8+ years in UAE or GCC.
- Leadership of large multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
- Strong hydrology/hydraulic modelling expertise.
- Experience with municipal water/wastewater design.
- Proven client/stakeholder engagement and business development.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic direction for wet utilities projects.
- Oversee planning, design and execution of complex water/wastewater infrastructure.
- Guide hydrology/hydraulic modelling and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Mentor engineers and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Engage with clients and authorities (DEWA, Dubai Municipality).
- Support proposals and business development.
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Wet Utilities Engineering Lead - Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Job Snapshot - Role: Wet Utilities Engineering Lead - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Civil & Structural Engineering - Experience: Minimum 15 years in wet utilities engineering, including at least 8 years in the UAE or other GCC countries - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Dubai - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Civil & Structural Engineering - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Provide strategic direction and leadership for wet utilities engineering projects.
- Ensure project objectives align with organisational goals and client requirements.
- Serve as a technical authority and subject matter expert in water and wastewater infrastructure engineering.
- Establish technical direction for complex municipal infrastructure projects.
- Guide multidisciplinary teams in addressing engineering design and project delivery challenges.
- Promote technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Support the development of sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions.
- Provide specialist technical guidance throughout project planning, design, and execution.
- Oversee the planning, engineering design, and execution of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Provide leadership and technical oversight across large-scale, multidisciplinary assignments.
- Monitor project delivery against established schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
- Identify potential project risks and coordinate appropriate mitigation measures.
- Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable regulations, standards, and contractual requirements.
- Review project performance and address technical or operational challenges.
- Coordinate with project teams to support effective resource utilisation and delivery.
- Maintain oversight of engineering quality throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead hydrological and hydraulic modelling activities for water and wastewater infrastructure systems.
- Provide technical guidance on advanced hydraulic modelling methods and engineering simulations.
- Oversee the application of specialist software, including InfoWorks and InfoWater.
- Review hydraulic modelling approaches and technical outputs to support engineering decisions.
- Apply specialist knowledge of municipal infrastructure design and hydraulic system performance.
- Ensure modelling activities comply with relevant engineering standards and project requirements.
- Guide engineering teams in resolving complex hydraulic design challenges.
- Promote the effective integration of modelling results into infrastructure planning and design.
- Lead the development of innovative engineering solutions for complex wet utilities projects.
- Provide technical direction for water and wastewater infrastructure design.
- Review engineering approaches to ensure appropriate technical quality and regulatory compliance.
- Support the application of advanced engineering tools and design methodologies.
- Promote sustainable and resilient design practices across assigned projects.
- Ensure technical solutions address client requirements and project objectives.
- Coordinate specialist engineering input across multidisciplinary project teams.
- Maintain consistent technical standards throughout design development and project delivery.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, project stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
- Act as a senior technical representative for wet utilities engineering matters.
- Lead client meetings, technical presentations, and commercial discussions.
- Coordinate with Dubai Municipality, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), and other relevant authorities.
- Communicate project requirements, technical recommendations, and engineering solutions to stakeholders.
- Address client concerns and support the resolution of technical and project delivery issues.
- Maintain effective relationships with existing clients to support continued collaboration.
- Represent engineering capabilities during relevant client and stakeholder engagements.
- Lead and coordinate engineering professionals involved in water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
- Provide guidance on hydraulic modelling, engineering design, and technical problem-solving.
- Encourage effective collaboration between engineering disciplines.
- Support the professional development and technical capabilities of team members.
- Promote a working environment focused on innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
- Support effective communication and coordination across multidisciplinary project teams.
- Maintain oversight of project quality and technical compliance.
- Ensure engineering activities follow relevant regulations, standards, and project requirements.
- Identify technical and project delivery risks and support the development of mitigation strategies.
- Review complex engineering issues and provide appropriate technical direction.
- Monitor compliance with applicable municipal and utility authority requirements.
- Promote consistent quality standards throughout project execution.
- Support timely resolution of issues affecting engineering performance and project delivery.
- Lead proposal development activities for wet utilities engineering opportunities.
- Provide technical and strategic input into project proposals.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key clients.
- Participate in client presentations and negotiations relating to potential assignments.
- Support business development through specialist engineering expertise.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships.
- Contribute to securing new projects and repeat business.
- Represent the team 's technical capabilities during relevant business development activities.
- Bachelor 's or Master 's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from a university or institution recognised by the UAE Society of Engineers (SOE).
- Professional Engineer (PEng) certification, Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE), or a similar professional qualification is required.
- Additional certifications such as LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) are highly desirable.
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience in wet utilities engineering.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in the United Arab Emirates or other GCC countries.
- Demonstrated experience in engineering leadership positions.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
- Extensive experience in hydrology, hydraulic modelling, and municipal infrastructure design.
- Strong background in water and wastewater infrastructure engineering and management.
- Experience providing technical direction and supervising engineering teams.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee project schedules, budgets, quality requirements, and technical risks.
- Experience engaging with clients, regulatory authorities, and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
- Experience supporting business development and technical proposal preparation.
- Advanced knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure engineering.
- Extensive expertise in hydrology and hydraulic modelling.
- Strong understanding of municipal infrastructure planning and design.
- Proficiency in Bentley SewerGEMS and WaterGEMS.
- Proficiency in InfoWorks and InfoWater.
- Experience using Geographic Information System (GIS) applications.
- Ability to interpret hydraulic modelling results and apply them to engineering design decisions.
- Knowledge of advanced modelling techniques and computer-based engineering simulations.
- Understanding of engineering design standards and regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with Dubai Municipality and DEWA requirements.
- Knowledge of sustainable and resilient infrastructure design practices.
- Ability to provide technical leadership on complex multidisciplinary engineering projects.
- Strong strategic leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent technical judgment and engineering decision-making skills.
- Ability to oversee complex infrastructure projects and multidisciplinary teams.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to establish and maintain productive client relationships.
- Effective negotiation and business development skills.
- Ability to mentor engineers and support professional development.
- Strong understanding of project quality, risk management, and delivery requirements.
- Commitment to technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
Depending on employment status and eligibility, AECOM benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and employee perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and employee assistance programmes.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Employee stock purchase plans.
AECOM provides opportunities to lead major infrastructure projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering specialists, and contribute to sustainable water and wastewater engineering solutions. The company supports professional development through technical training, leadership development programmes, knowledge sharing, and access to a global network of engineering professionals.
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to address complex infrastructure challenges and deliver innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle. Its multidisciplinary services include advisory, planning, design, engineering, programme management, and construction management.
AECOM employs more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, including engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital specialists, and construction management professionals. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Official Website: aecom.com Job Reference: J10163035 Business Line: Transportation Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa Career Area: Engineering
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