Principal Drainage Engineer Design

Parsons

Position Overview
Principal Drainage Engineer Design role in Dubai leading complex drainage and stormwater engineering for civil and transport infrastructure projects at Parsons Corporation. This role provides technical leadership, advanced hydrological and hydraulic analysis, and delivery of authority-compliant designs across multidisciplinary programs.

Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Salary: 25000 35000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

* Lead civil and transport infrastructure drainage design for complex projects
* Perform detailed analysis and review of hydrological and hydraulic models
* Provide technical expertise for drainage and stormwater quality systems including piped networks and major transverse drainage structures
* Deliver hydraulic and system designs tailored to site-specific requirements
* Apply biological and physical stormwater management principles in design solutions
* Introduce innovative approaches, digital delivery methods, and value engineering solutions
* Supervise, mentor, and support intermediate and junior engineers
* Undertake hydrologic modeling, calculations, drawings, reports, design reviews, and supervision
* Lead projects with high accountability, build strong client relationships, and obtain design approvals
* Coordinate closely with CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling teams to ensure integrated delivery

Ideal Profile

* Bachelor s degree in Civil, Hydraulic, or Environmental Engineering
* Minimum 15 years of experience in water engineering, including stormwater drainage design for civil and transport projects
* Minimum 9 years of regional experience with strong familiarity with Dubai Municipality standards
* Demonstrated leadership experience on complex drainage and infrastructure projects
* Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver within defined timelines

Skills Set

* Strong knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics principles
* Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools including SWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and Infoworks ICM 1D and 2D
* Advanced capability with GIS and CAD tools such as ArcMap, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroStation
* Strong mathematical skills for developing calculation sheets and validating designs
* Knowledge of Water Sensitive Design and Sustainable Drainage Systems
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and mentor engineers

Why Join Us

* Lead high-impact drainage and flood management projects in Dubai
* Career progression within a global engineering and project management organization
* Exposure to advanced digital design tools and large-scale infrastructure programs
* Collaborative, technically driven environment with strong leadership opportunities

About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction, and project management organization delivering complex infrastructure, transportation, and development projects worldwide. With a strong presence in Dubai, Parsons supports major civil and transport initiatives through technical excellence, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable and resilient infrastructure development.
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