Wet Utility Design Engineer

Overview

Parsons, Abu Dhabi

Wet Utility Design Engineer

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design wet utility systems, including potable water networks, irrigation, fire-fighting networks, sewerage and stormwater systems, manholes, chambers, appurtenances, pumping stations, wet wells, and storage/tank facilities.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, layouts, and schematics using CAD software.
• Develop hydraulic models to analyze and optimize system performance.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments to determine project requirements.
• Perform calculations for pipe sizing, flow rates, pressure losses, and system capacities.
• Evaluate environmental and topographical data to ensure proper system integration.
• Prepare technical reports, design specifications, and bill of quantities (BOQ).
• Ensure all designs comply with local regulations, codes, and standards.
• Work closely with architects, urban planners, and other engineering disciplines to integrate wet utility systems into broader infrastructure projects.
• Identify and resolve design challenges or site-specific issues during the design and construction phases.
• Provide technical support during construction, including reviewing shop drawings and responding to RFIs (Requests for Information).
• Follow company QA/QC procedures, design checklists, and document control protocols.
• Assist senior engineers in defining design scope, project submission.
• Contribute to risk assessments and design decisions with a focus on safety, operability, and maintainability.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in an engineering consultancy environment, with a focus on wet utilities/infrastructure design.
• Proven experience with UAE/GCC projects; direct Abu Dhabi authority experience is highly preferred.
• Membership or progress toward membership in a professional institution (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, ASCEICE, CIWEM, ASCE) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in:
• + Hydraulic modeling: WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWorks, EPANET, WaterGEMS.
• + CAD/BIM: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Infrawizard.
• + Office tools: MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint for calculations and reporting

What Desired Skills You'Ll Bring

• Master’s degree in Water Resources, Hydraulics, or Environmental Engineering is an advantage.
• Abu Dhabi Utility Infrastructure Design Manuals and authority submission procedures.
• International standards such as AWWA, BS/EN, ISOAWWA, BS/EN, ISO for water and wastewater systems.
• Design of both gravity and pressurized systems.
• Prior experience in UAE or GCC market/projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• A collegiate, team-player attitude.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Good design coordination skills with other disciplines
• Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
• We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!
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