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Drainage Design Engineer
Nova International General Contracting L.L.C
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Mid
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1 weeks ago
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About the Role
Nova International General Contracting seeks a Drainage Design Engineer to review and verify drainage designs for a large-scale residential development on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Key Skills for This Role
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Responsibilities
- Review all drainage design submissions from the appointed consultant including drawings, hydraulic calculations, specifications, and reports.
- Verify that drainage solutions comply with ADSSC standards, Abu Dhabi authority requirements, and project specific criteria.
- Assess storm water drainage designs including catchment analysis, rainfall intensity, pipe sizing, inlet design, and outfall arrangements.
- Review foul drainage network designs including sewer pipe sizing, gradients, manhole layouts, and connection to ADSSC infrastructure.
- Evaluate hydraulic analysis reports and verify adequacy of drainage network capacity under design storm conditions.
- Check drainage profiles, long sections, and manhole schedules for accuracy and compliance.
- Identify design deficiencies or non conformances and prepare draft technical review comments.
- Maintain and update the drainage design submission register and review comment tracker.
- Support preparation of drainage design packages for ADSSC, DM, TASAREEH, and other authority submissions.
- Assist in reviewing drainage shop drawings, contractor submittals, and method statements during construction.
- Coordinate closely with the Senior Roads Design Engineer to ensure road and drainage designs are integrated.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 4 years of experience in drainage engineering, with UAE project exposure
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- Valid UAE driving licence
- Good written and spoken English
- Familiarity with ADSSC drainage design standards and Abu Dhabi drainage codes
- Experience in Design & Build or contractor environments
- Master's Degree in Hydraulic Engineering or related discipline
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Company Overview
- Nova International General Contracting is a well established UAE based company dedicated to delivering excellence in general contracting and construction, specialized in executing branded residences.
Job Description
- The Drainage Design Engineer is a specialist role responsible for reviewing and verifying all drainage design deliverables produced by the appointed design consultant for a large scale, phased residential Design & Build development on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
- The role focuses specifically on storm water and foul drainage infrastructure — covering drainage network design, hydraulic analysis, catchment assessment, and outfall arrangements.
- Reporting to the Senior Roads Design Engineer, the successful candidate works closely within the roads and drainage team.
Key Responsibilities
- Review all drainage design submissions from the appointed consultant including drawings, hydraulic calculations, specifications, and reports.
- Verify that drainage solutions comply with ADSSC standards, Abu Dhabi authority requirements, and project specific criteria.
- Assess storm water drainage designs including catchment analysis, rainfall intensity, pipe sizing, inlet design, and outfall arrangements.
- Review foul drainage network designs including sewer pipe sizing, gradients, manhole layouts, and connection to ADSSC infrastructure.
- Evaluate hydraulic analysis reports and verify adequacy of drainage network capacity under design storm conditions.
- Check drainage profiles, long sections, and manhole schedules for accuracy and compliance.
- Review sustainable urban drainage (SuDS) provisions and attenuation designs where applicable.
- Identify design deficiencies or non conformances and prepare draft technical review comments for consultant response and close out.
- Maintain and update the drainage design submission register and review comment tracker.
- Support preparation of drainage design packages for ADSSC, DM, TASAREEH, and other relevant authority submissions.
- Assist in tracking authority comments and coordinating consultant responses for drainage NOC and approval processes.
- Maintain working knowledge of ADSSC drainage design standards, Abu Dhabi drainage codes, and Yas Island specific drainage requirements.
Construction Support
- Assist in reviewing drainage shop drawings, contractor submittals, and method statements during the construction phase.
- Support resolution of technical queries (RFIs) and design clarifications related to drainage works during construction.
- Participate in site visits to verify drainage installations are executed in accordance with approved designs.
- Support drainage testing, commissioning, and ADSSC connection approval processes as required.
Coordination & Reporting
- Coordinate closely with the Senior Roads Design Engineer to ensure road and drainage designs are fully integrated and levels are compatible.
- Liaise with the Infrastructure Lead Engineer and NOC team on drainage related authority submissions.
- Attend design review meetings and drainage coordination workshops as required.
- Maintain accurate records of drainage design submissions, review cycles, and comment status.
- Escalate unresolved technical issues to the Senior Roads Design Engineer promptly.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university — mandatory.
- Master's Degree in Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resources, or a related discipline — advantageous.
- Membership or working towards membership of a recognised professional body (ICE, IMechE, ASCE, or equivalent) — advantageous.
Experience
- Minimum 4 years of experience in drainage engineering, with UAE project exposure.
- Experience in reviewing or contributing to drainage design packages on residential or mixed use developments in Abu Dhabi — preferred.
- Familiarity with ADSSC drainage design standards and Abu Dhabi drainage submission processes — advantageous.
- Exposure to hydraulic analysis software outputs (InfoWorks ICM, SWIM, or equivalent) — advantageous.
- Experience in Design & Build or contractor environments — advantageous.
- Familiarity with road design principles for coordination and design integration purposes.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D — mandatory for drainage design review and mark up.
- Ability to interpret drainage drawings, hydraulic calculations, long sections, and catchment analysis reports.
- Familiarity with ADSSC drainage design standards and Abu Dhabi drainage codes.
- Exposure to hydraulic modelling software outputs (InfoWorks, SWIM, or equivalent) — advantageous.
- Working knowledge of document control systems and Microsoft Office suite.
Other Requirements
- Valid UAE driving licence — required.
- Good written and spoken English; Arabic is advantageous.
- Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to drainage design checking.
- Good coordination skills for working closely with the roads engineer and wider infrastructure team.
Key Competencies
- Drainage Engineering Fundamentals (Storm Water & Foul)
- Hydraulic Analysis & Network Design Review
- ADSSC & Abu Dhabi Drainage Regulatory Compliance
- Design Review & Technical Comment Preparation
- Road & Drainage Design Integration
- Attention to Detail & Methodical Approach
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