Senior Infrastructure Engineer – Wet Utilities

Job Responsibilities

Design Management & Technical Leadership

• Lead the design, coordination, and review of wet utilities networks, including potable water, TSE/irrigation, stormwater drainage, and sewer network, both Gravity and Pressurized networks.
• Manage and supervise consultants and internal design teams to ensure timely and technically sound design delivery.
• Review and approve design reports, hydraulic calculations, layouts, and construction drawings.
• Ensure all designs comply with the latest Dubai Municipality (DM) Infrastructure Design Guidelines, DEWA water standards, and RTA requirements.
• Coordinate wet utilities designs with other infrastructure and architectural disciplines (roads, dry utilities, and landscape). Authority Coordination
• Serve as the main point of contact with relevant authorities such as DM, DEWA, RTA, and DDA for all wet utilities matters.
• Manage and track authority submission and approval processes across all project stages.
• Respond to authority comments and facilitate timely resolutions to ensure smooth project progress. Project Delivery
• Prepare and monitor design delivery schedules, ensuring compliance with project timelines and budgets.
• Support the preparation and review of BOQs, technical specifications, and IFC packages.
• Provide technical support and clarification during tendering and construction phases.
• Participate in design coordination and progress meetings with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders. Leadership & Management
• Supervise and mentor team of wet utilities Design engineers and coordinators. • Manage consultant performance, scope control, and quality of deliverables.
• Support project management in risk identification, mitigation planning, and decision-making processes.

Skills:

• Deep understanding of Local Authority regulatory framework for infrastructure approvals (RTA, DEWA, DM, etc.)
• Excellent command of hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., Water GEMS, Sewer GEMS, or Info Works).
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and infrastructure design software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Results-oriented with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Role Specific Qualifications & Training

• Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer accreditation.
• Prior experience with developer-led masterplans or consultancy firms handling authority liaison.
• Familiarity with GIS-based utilities data management systems
• Well experienced in management and Design of Wet Utilities and relevant ancillary pump stations for large Developments

Educational Qualification: MSc Degree / bachelor’s degree in mechanical or civil engineering, Project Management certificate is an advantage.

Experience: Minimum 10-12 Years

Computer and software proficiency: Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and electrical design tools.

Industries acceptable: Consultant /Design Studio