Senior Drainage Engineer

Ashghal (Public Works Authority); Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A public works authority in Qatar is seeking a qualified professional for drainage design responsibilities. This role involves participation in drainage design and planning for projects, coordination with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with policies. Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and possess extensive experience in a relevant field. Proficiency in Arabic and English is required. This position offers opportunities to work closely with various departments and external consultants.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Up to 11 years of cumulative experience in a relevant field with a Master’s degree.
• Up to 12 years of cumulative experience in a relevant field with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Languages: Arabic, English.

Responsibilities

• Participate in drainage design and planning activities for PWA projects.
• Work with stakeholders in identifying drainage designs and plans.
• Coordinate drainage designs with relevant design teams and project delivery.
• Review drainage design project plans to ensure alignment with the master plan.
• Lead coordination for approval of drainage project designs.

Skills

Road Design & Modelling

Feasibility Studies

Drainage Maintenance

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Vendor and Supply Chain Management

Quality Management

Risk Management

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Operational Responsibilities

1. Participate in the drainage design and planning activities for all PWA governed projects in coordination with the Drainage Networks Design Section Head, Engineering Designs Advisor / Expert and the Engineering Works Department.
2. Work closely with the drainage investment team and the relevant stakeholders in the identification of drainage designs/ plans /models for approval.
3. Coordinate with the relevant design team (including Design Consultants) and the project delivery team for the details of the drainage designs.
4. Participate in the review of the drainage design project plans and ensure alignment with the drainage master plan. Obtain clarifications from the Engineering Designs Advisor / Expert and other Design Engineers on any issues identified. Identify the relevant approval requirements in accordance with the Delegated Level of Authority.
5. Ensure that relevant drainage project designs/ plans/ models/ and the corresponding drainage drawings and specifications are in place and understood by the project delivery team.
6. Lead the coordination with other business units and/or government ministries, if required, for the approval of the drainage projects designs specifications.
7. Participate in evaluating, selecting and appointing drainage design consultants for all drainage related programs/ projects in coordination with the Drainage Plan Team.
8. Participate in the review of design related risks and coordinate with the relevant Engineering Designs Advisors / Experts within the Department and Design Engineers for establishing appropriate controls to mitigate the risks as and when required.
9. As and when required, attend progress meetings with third parties and other design professionals, to assess progress of designs/ construction.
10. Assist the Drainage Networks Design Section Head and Engineering Designs Advisor / Expert on routine Design Planning responsibilities.
11. Work closely with the Drainage Networks Design Section Head and the Engineering Designs Advisor / Expert to ensure compliance with PWA Design Policies, Processes and Procedures.
12. Keep the Drainage Networks Design Section Head and the Engineering Designs Advisor / Expert informed of significant design issues that may jeopardize the achievement of PWA’s goals.
13. Keep current with latest market trends and developments, and stay abreast with current trends and leading practices in design/ approaches/ tools focused in planning of drainage assets.

Education & Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Up to 11 years of cumulative experience in a relevant field (Master’s degree).
• Up to 12 years of cumulative experience in a relevant field (Bachelor’s degree).
• Language(s): Arabic, English.

Competencies

Technical

• Road Design & Modelling.
• Feasibility Studies.
• Drainage Maintenance.
• Vendor and Supply Chain Management.
• Quality Management.
• Governance.
• Value Management.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Customer Service.
• Standards & Specifications.
• Research & Leading Practice.
• Project Management.
• Risk Management.
• Change Management.
• Administrative Organizational.
• Administrative Technical.

Behavioral

• Health & Safety.
• Ownership & Accountability.
• Teamwork.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills.
• Quality & Customer Focus.
• Adapting to Change.
• People Development.