Wet Utilities Engineer

Job Description:

We are hiring a Wet Utilities Engineer for our infrastructure team in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The engineer will plan, design and coordinate wet utility networks for airport and infrastructure projects, including potable water, fire water, sewerage, stormwater drainage, TSE and irrigation. The role covers all design stages, from feasibility and concept to detailed design, as well as the identification of existing utilities, the resolution of utility conflicts and the follow-up of authority approvals.

Responsibilities

Design

• Design potable water, fire water, sewerage, stormwater, TSE and irrigation networks.
• Prepare water and wastewater demand calculations and stormwater runoff calculations.
• Carry out hydraulic analysis and network sizing for gravity and pressure systems.
• Prepare concept and detailed design of pumping stations, tanks and related structures.
• Prepare network layouts, longitudinal profiles, typical sections and standard details.
• Prepare quantities and bills of quantities (BOQ) and support cost estimates.
• Prepare design basis reports, calculation reports and technical specifications.

Existing utilities

• Collect and review utility records and as-built drawings from authorities and utility providers.
• Coordinate utility surveys and trial pits and review the results.
• Identify existing utilities affected by new works and keep the utility conflict register.
• Propose diversion, relocation and protection solutions for affected utilities.
• Plan utility connections and disconnections for existing and new facilities.

Coordination and approvals

• Prepare authority submissions, data requests and NOC applications and follow them up until approval.
• Coordinate with the client, Abu Dhabi authorities and utility providers.
• Coordinate the wet utilities design with roads, dry utilities, structures and other disciplines.
• Attend technical and coordination meetings and follow up the actions.
• Respond to review comments and update the design.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in wet utilities design in the UAE.
• Good knowledge of Abu Dhabi authority and utility provider standards and approval procedures.
• Hands-on experience in hydraulic modelling (WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, StormCAD or similar).
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Able to prepare calculations, reports and quantities with limited supervision.
• Good written and spoken English.

Preferred:

• Experience on airport or large infrastructure projects.
• Experience in utility diversions and conflict resolution.
• UAE driving licence.
• Registration with the UAE Society of Engineers.