Principal Stormwater and Hydrology Engineer

Parsons

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design of stormwater and hydrology systems across roads, urban development, and infrastructure projects
• Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and resource allocation
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to assess flows, drainage patterns, and system performance
• Develop flood mitigation, erosion control, and sustainable drainage solutions
• Ensure all designs meet Abu Dhabi ADQCC requirements, environmental codes, and industry standards
• Utilize BIM tools for infrastructure workflows including clash detection and model coordination
• Work extensively with Infoworks ICM, Bentley, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Esri GIS tools
• Drive value engineering and design optimization activities
• Supervise and mentor senior and junior engineers, modelers, and technical staff
• Review and approve designs, calculations, technical reports, and BOQs
• Coordinate approvals and NOCs with relevant authorities and regulatory bodies
• Lead internal and external coordination to ensure technical alignment and smooth project delivery
• Prepare drainage studies, environmental assessments, risk evaluations, and permitting documentation
• Stay updated on regulatory developments and industry best practices in stormwater management
• Provide expert technical guidance during design development, construction supervision, and post-contract phases
• Identify and resolve design-related issues, interface conflicts, and environmental constraints

Skills Set

• Hydrology and hydraulic modeling
• Sustainable drainage systems
• Flood mitigation and erosion control
• BIM for infrastructure
• Authority approvals (ADQCC and relevant Abu Dhabi entities)
• Value engineering and optimization
• Technical review and design leadership
• Multi-stakeholder coordination