Principal Engineer - Water

Role Overview

Core Responsibilities

• Lead water infrastructure design and delivery covering potable water, stormwater, foul sewerage, TSE and irrigation networks, and hydrological systems.
• Provide technical leadership, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and deliver reports, models, specifications, drawings, tender documents, and studies.
• Lead client engagement, authority submissions, approvals, quality assurance, mentoring, and technical strategy.
• Support proposals, bids, business development, client relationships, and adoption of sustainable water engineering solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10–12+ years of water infrastructure, hydrology, or wet utilities engineering experience.
• Large-scale UAE water or wet utilities project experience and knowledge of authority standards and approvals are essential.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex infrastructure delivery is required.
• A relevant master's degree is preferred.

Technical and Professional Skills

• Advanced proficiency in hydrological and hydraulic modelling tools, including InfoWorks, EPANET, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, StormCAD, Civil 3D, or similar platforms.
• Strong technical writing, communication, client-facing leadership, and presentation skills.
• Ability to navigate local regulations and maintain relationships with local authorities.
• Commitment to innovation, sustainable design, and continuous improvement.

Benefits and Flexibility

• WSP describes flexible working options that may include working from home, part-time work, or flexible start and finish times.
• Benefits include competitive pay, medical cover, annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.