Senior Hydraulics Engineer

Job Description

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Execute hydraulic engineering tasks, ensuring adherence to delivery standards, procedures, and deadlines.
• Apply technical knowledge to solve routine and complex problems independently, using established methodologies.
• Manage smaller or routine projects as Project Manager when required.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through excellent service and delivery, ensuring repeat business.
• Communicate project progress and proactively address issues that may impact project timelines.
• Coordinate activities with peers and provide informal guidance to junior team members as needed.
• Work under the guidance of supervisors and project leaders, with regular review of deliverables.

Required Competencies & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on hydraulic systems (drainage, water supply, firefighting).
• Proven track record of successfully completed hydraulic engineering projects.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software and tools (Revit, AutoCAD, Elite).
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, pipe flow, pump selection, and hydraulic system design.
• Familiarity with stormwater management, water distribution, and wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of local and international codes and standards for hydraulic engineering.
• Experience ensuring regulatory compliance and permitting.
• Basic understanding of HVAC works, including HAP calculations.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Commercial awareness of financial, market, economic, legal, and regulatory environments.
• Agile learner, client-centric, and able to build trust within teams.
• Previous project experience in Qatar and UAE is strongly preferred
• Take on some of the world's toughest challenges- with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
• At GHD, we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement.
• As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees—regardless of background, identity, or experience.
• We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.