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Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with over 90 years experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across the Middle East & Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve peoples lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Overview:

Zutari is seeking a Transport Drainage Principal Engineer to support our Transport Infrastructure portfolio, including at grade roads, highways, bridges, tunnels and marine interfaces. The role focuses on transport-related surface drainage systems and interfaces, working closely with road, bridge, and traffic teams, while remaining clearly distinct from area-wide stormwater and wet utilities networks.

This position will play a key role in design development, design review, authority coordination, technical assurance, and stakeholder engagement across major infrastructure projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate highway and transport infrastructure drainage design, including carriageway drainage, kerb and gully systems, channels, culverts, and local outfalls.
  • Provide drainage input for roads, interchanges, bridges, tunnels, marine interfaces, and ROW corridors.
  • Coordinate drainage interfaces with road geometry, pavement design, structures, and traffic systems.
  • Support design reviews, independent checks, and technical assurance activities.
  • Lead stakeholder engagement and coordination with local authorities and clients, including RTA, Dubai Municipality (DM), DEWA, ADM and other relevant approving entities.
  • Represent the Transport Infrastructure team in authority meetings, technical workshops, and coordination sessions.
  • Liaise with internal multidisciplinary teams to resolve design, constructability, and interface constraints.
  • Support proposals and tenders by contributing to methodology, scope definition, stakeholder strategy, and level of effort for design of transport drainage components.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers within the Transport Infrastructure unit.
  • Ensure drainage solutions comply with project requirements, local standards, and authority approval processes.


Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s or PhD advantageous).
  • Professional registration with an internationally recognised institution (e.g. PE or Chartered status) is preferable.
  • Minimum 12 years’ experience in transport and infrastructure projects.
  • Proven experience in highway / transport drainage design and coordination.
  • Demonstrated stakeholder and authority engagement experience with Dubai and Abu Dhabi clients, including RTA, ADM, DM, DEWA, and similar entities.
  • Strong understanding of UAE authority standards, approval pathways, and coordination requirements.
  • Experience working on major infrastructure projects within the UAE or wider Middle East.
  • Ability to confidently lead discussions with clients, authorities, and internal stakeholders.


Software & Technical Skills

  • Civil 3D, OpenRoads, or equivalent road design platforms.
  • Drainage and hydraulic analysis tools relevant to transport infrastructure.
  • Strong capability in interpreting and coordinating multidisciplinary design information.


We believe that a diverse work force is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices


Job Details

Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai
Company Website: https://www.zutari.com Job Function: Information Technology (IT)
Company Industry/
Sector:
Design Services

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