Irrigation Designer

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

We are seeking an experienced Irrigation Designer to join our consultancy team for a major transportation infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in irrigation design, particularly in compliance with Dubai Municipality and RTA guidelines and standards. The role requires close coordination with landscape architects, infrastructure engineers, and government stakeholders to ensure sustainable and efficient irrigation solutions for transportation corridors and public realms.

Missions/Main Duties

• Lead the irrigation design scope for transportation and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review detailed irrigation design drawings, schematics, calculations, and specifications.
• Ensure full compliance with Dubai Municipality (DM), RTA, DEWA, and other relevant authorities’ regulations and design guidelines.
• Develop water demand calculations, hydraulic analysis, and zoning plans based on plant species and site conditions.
• Prepare BoQs, technical reports, and irrigation system layouts using CAD and relevant software.
• Coordinate with landscape, civil, electrical, and utilities teams to ensure irrigation integration within multidisciplinary design packages.
• Participate in design review meetings, technical workshops, and respond to client/authority comments.
• Assist in obtaining design NOCs and approvals from concerned authorities including DM and RTA.
• Support site teams during the construction stage with technical clarifications and irrigation inspections.
  
  

• Proven experience working with Dubai Municipality and RTA on infrastructure or transportation-related projects.
• In-depth knowledge of local regulations, irrigation codes, and sustainability guidelines (e.g. SA’FAT, LEED is a plus).
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software. AutoCAD, MS Office.
• Strong coordination, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines for RTA projects