Wet Utilities Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing client briefs (RFPs), responding with tailored proposals, as well as managing small teams to deliver smart, efficient, and compliant infrastructure packages to a high standard of quality.
• Preparation of concept and detailed civil infrastructure designs and producing technical and commercial specifications, design reports, drawings, and schedules.
• Monitors and controls project budgets and schedules, initiating any necessary action to achieve established financial targets.
• Driving high-quality drawing production (working parallel with drafters).
• Preparation of tender submissions including proposal cost and time estimates.
• Liaison with municipalities, utilities, and other consultants for information, as required in pursuit of approvals and general coordination tasks.
• Coordination with the other internal multi-discipline project managers, teams, and sub-consultants.
• Supervision and mentoring of junior staff, providing technical and professional guidance to assist in their development.

In addition to your technical strengths, we are looking for a candidate with strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills that can lead teams on a project basis so that the solutions delivered to clients are innovative, sustainable, and appropriate.

Please send in your applications along with a cover letter. GHD warmly welcomes applications from all nationalities, supporting the diversity program of our overall organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or Science (Civil Engineering).
• 10 years of experience with a minimum of 5 years in a UAE-based Consultancy.
• Project Management and strong client interfacing experience.
• Possess strong relationships with government and private clients within UAE (all emirates).
• Experienced in both Internal and External Wet Utilities design.
• Technical knowledge of wet infrastructure utilities (including sewer, stormwater, potable water, irrigation, firefighting water, district cooling).
• Possess existing relationships with key decision-makers within local (UAE) utility organizations.
• Understanding of modern infrastructure modelling software packages.
• Strong analytical and technical report writing skills and written/verbal communications.
• UAE experience and a solid understanding of design, international standards, and construction practices specific to this region will be considered favorably.

Desired Candidate Profile

Design and Implementation of Wet Utilities

• Design Water Distribution Systems: Develop designs for water mains, distribution networks, and connections to ensure an efficient and safe water supply.
• Design Sanitary and Sewer Systems: Create sewage and drainage systems that safely carry wastewater and stormwater from buildings to treatment facilities.
• Stormwater Management Design: Design systems to manage rainfall, including retention ponds, detention basins, and sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) to reduce flooding and control runoff.
• Pump Stations and Treatment Plants: Design and manage the installation of pump stations for wastewater or stormwater, and work on designing or upgrading water and sewage treatment plants.

Project Planning and Coordination

• Work Closely with Project Teams: Collaborate with architects, civil engineers, urban planners, and other disciplines to integrate wet utility designs within broader infrastructure projects.
• Manage Multiple Projects: Oversee multiple wet utility projects, ensuring coordination between design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure Compliance with Regulations: Ensure that all wet utility designs meet local regulations, sustainability targets, and environmental standards.

Site Supervision and Quality Control

• Oversee Installation: Monitor the installation of wet utility systems on-site, ensuring that contractors follow the design and quality standards.
• Conduct Site Inspections: Regularly inspect work and construction activities to ensure compliance with the design, codes, and regulations.
• Troubleshoot Installation Issues: Provide guidance on resolving any issues that arise during the installation of wet utilities, such as unexpected site conditions or design modifications.

Hydraulic Analysis and System Optimization

• Conduct Hydraulic Analysis: Perform hydraulic calculations and modeling to ensure systems are adequately sized and function properly.
• Optimizing Efficiency: Recommend improvements or optimizations to existing systems to improve water flow, reduce energy consumption, and prevent leaks or blockages.

Sustainability and Environmental Impact

• Incorporate Sustainable Practices: Integrate water conservation practices such as greywater recycling and rainwater harvesting into designs.
• Manage Environmental Impact: Ensure wet utility systems minimize the environmental impact, focusing on reducing water usage and preventing pollution.