Parsons Corporation
Multinational technology‑driven engineering and infrastructure firm serving government and private sectors.
Principal Drainage Engineer
Lead drainage design and stormwater management for civil/transport projects in Dubai.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Design civil and transport infrastructure drainage systems. • Analyze and review hydrological and hydraulic models. • Provide technical expertise for drainage and stormwater quality systems, including piped networks and transverse structures. • Promote a digital work environment and delivery culture. • Perform hydraulic and system design to meet site-specific requirements. • Develop innovative, value‑engineered solutions. • Supervise, mentor, and support intermediate and junior engineers. • Conduct hydrologic modeling, calculations, drawings, reports, design reviews, and supervision. • Lead projects, manage client relationships, and obtain design approvals. • Coordinate with CAD/BIM/3‑D modeling teams.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸drainage design
- ▸hydraulic modeling
- ▸stormwater design
- ▸digital delivery
- ▸value engineering
- ▸bim coordination
What You Bring
Parsons is hiring an experienced Principal Drainage Engineer for Dubai, UAE. The role offers the chance to work across a wide variety of projects while developing skills and leadership expertise. • Apply knowledge of biological and physical stormwater processes. • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. • Minimum 14 years of water engineering experience, including stormwater drainage design for civil and transport projects. • Strong understanding of hydrology and hydraulics principles. • Proficiency with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software (SWMM, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS) and Infoworks ICM (1D/2D). • Advanced GIS and CAD skills (ArcMap, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation). • Ability to create and perform complex calculations and design verification. • Knowledge of Water Sensitive Design and Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS). • Chartered Engineer (CEng) qualification or progress toward it. • Proven ability to work in multi‑disciplinary teams and manage multiple projects on schedule. • Master’s degree in Water Engineering or Hydrology (advantageous). • Experience with Dubai Municipality design standards. • Strong verbal and written communication abilities. • Excellent organizational and team‑player attitude.
Requirements
- ▸civil eng
- ▸14‑yr exp
- ▸hydrology
- ▸swmm
- ▸autocad
- ▸chartered
Benefits
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We invest in employee wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities, encouraging you to aim for the stars.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time