Wet Utilities Design Engineer
Posted date [2026-09-22]
(ID: 52285)
Job Description and Requirements
Wet Utilities Design EngineerJob Snapshot
Role: Wet Utilities Design Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in an engineering consultancy environment focused on wet utilities or infrastructure design
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Parsons is hiring a Wet Utilities Design Engineer in Abu Dhabi, UAE to support the planning and detailed design of wet utility networks for infrastructure and land development projects. Working within a multidisciplinary consultancy team, the role covers potable water, irrigation, fire-fighting, foul sewer, and stormwater systems, with a strong focus on engineering design and authority approvals.
The position requires experience in hydraulic analysis, utility network design, engineering calculations, CAD and BIM applications, and coordination with other disciplines. The engineer will develop technically compliant solutions aligned with Abu Dhabi authority requirements, applicable design
standards, project specifications, and Parsons\' QA-QC procedures.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
What You\'ll Be Doing
* Design potable water, irrigation, fire-fighting, foul sewer, and stormwater networks.
* Develop designs for manholes, chambers, appurtenances, pumping stations, wet wells, and storage or tank facilities.
* Prepare detailed engineering drawings, layouts, and schematics using CAD software.
* Develop hydraulic models to assess and optimize wet utility system performance.
* Perform engineering calculations covering pipe sizing, flow rates, pressure losses, and system capacities.
* Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments to establish project requirements.
* Review environmental and topographical information to support effective integration of utility systems.
* Prepare technical reports, design specifications, and bills of quantities.
* Verify that designs comply with applicable local regulations, codes, standards, and authority requirements.
* Coordinate wet utility designs with architects, urban planners, and other engineering disciplines.
* Identify and resolve design challenges and site-specific technical issues.
* Assist senior engineers with design scope definition and project submissions.
* Contribute to risk assessments and design decisions covering safety, operability, and maintainability.
Design Coordination and Construction Support
The Wet Utilities Design Engineer will coordinate utility requirements with the wider infrastructure design to identify interfaces and maintain consistency between disciplines. The position is primarily design and authority-approval focused rather than a site execution role.
When technical support is required during construction, the engineer will review relevant shop drawings, respond to Requests for Information, and help resolve design-related issues while maintaining the approved engineering intent.
Hydraulic Modeling and Design Tools
* WaterGEMS
* SewerGEMS
* InfoWorks
* EPANET
* AutoCAD
* Civil 3D
* Infrawizard
* Microsoft Excel
* Microsoft Word
* Microsoft PowerPoint
What Required Skills You\'ll Bring
* Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 4 years of experience in an engineering consultancy environment focused on wet utilities or infrastructure design.
* Proven experience working on UAE or GCC projects.
* Direct experience with Abu Dhabi authorities is highly preferred.
* Experience designing both gravity and pressurized utility systems.
* Proficiency in hydraulic modeling and wet utility network analysis.
* Proficiency with relevant CAD and BIM design applications.
* Ability to prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, drawings, and design documentation.
* Understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Good organizational and design coordination capabilities.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
What Desired Skills You\'ll Bring
* Master\'s degree in Water Resources, Hydraulics, or Environmental Engineering.
* Knowledge of Abu Dhabi Utility Infrastructure Design Manuals and authority submission procedures.
* Familiarity with international standards such as AWWA, BS-EN, and ISO requirements applicable to water and wastewater systems.
* Membership or progress toward membership in a relevant professional institution such as ICE, CIWEM, or ASCE.
* Previous UAE or GCC wet utilities project experience.
Quality and Design Assurance
The engineer will follow Parsons\' QA-QC procedures, design checklists, and document control requirements throughout design development and submission. The role also requires consideration of safety, maintainability, operability, and technical risk when developing wet utility solutions.
About Parsons
Parsons Corporation provides professional services across engineering, infrastructure, design, and project delivery. This Abu Dhabi-based role supports the design and coordination of wet utility infrastructure for land development and infrastructure projects, including water, irrigation, fire-fighting, sewerage, and stormwater systems.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
What You\'ll Be Doing
* Design potable water, irrigation, fire-fighting, foul sewer, and stormwater networks.
* Develop designs for manholes, chambers, appurtenances, pumping stations, wet wells, and storage or tank facilities.
* Prepare detailed engineering drawings, layouts, and schematics using CAD software.
* Develop hydraulic models to assess and optimize wet utility system performance.
* Perform engineering calculations covering pipe sizing, flow rates, pressure losses, and system capacities.
* Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments to establish project requirements.
* Review environmental and topographical information to support effective integration of utility systems.
* Prepare technical reports, design specifications, and bills of quantities.
* Verify that designs comply with applicable local regulations, codes, standards, and authority requirements.
* Coordinate wet utility designs with architects, urban planners, and other engineering disciplines.
* Identify and resolve design challenges and site-specific technical issues.
* Assist senior engineers with design scope definition and project submissions.
* Contribute to risk assessments and design decisions covering safety, operability, and maintainability.
Design Coordination and Construction Support
The Wet Utilities Design Engineer will coordinate utility requirements with the wider infrastructure design to identify interfaces and maintain consistency between disciplines. The position is primarily design and authority-approval focused rather than a site execution role.
When technical support is required during construction, the engineer will review relevant shop drawings, respond to Requests for Information, and help resolve design-related issues while maintaining the approved engineering intent.
Hydraulic Modeling and Design Tools
* WaterGEMS
* SewerGEMS
* InfoWorks
* EPANET
* AutoCAD
* Civil 3D
* Infrawizard
* Microsoft Excel
* Microsoft Word
* Microsoft PowerPoint
What Required Skills You\'ll Bring
* Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 4 years of experience in an engineering consultancy environment focused on wet utilities or infrastructure design.
* Proven experience working on UAE or GCC projects.
* Direct experience with Abu Dhabi authorities is highly preferred.
* Experience designing both gravity and pressurized utility systems.
* Proficiency in hydraulic modeling and wet utility network analysis.
* Proficiency with relevant CAD and BIM design applications.
* Ability to prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, drawings, and design documentation.
* Understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Good organizational and design coordination capabilities.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
What Desired Skills You\'ll Bring
* Master\'s degree in Water Resources, Hydraulics, or Environmental Engineering.
* Knowledge of Abu Dhabi Utility Infrastructure Design Manuals and authority submission procedures.
* Familiarity with international standards such as AWWA, BS-EN, and ISO requirements applicable to water and wastewater systems.
* Membership or progress toward membership in a relevant professional institution such as ICE, CIWEM, or ASCE.
* Previous UAE or GCC wet utilities project experience.
Quality and Design Assurance
The engineer will follow Parsons\' QA-QC procedures, design checklists, and document control requirements throughout design development and submission. The role also requires consideration of safety, maintainability, operability, and technical risk when developing wet utility solutions.
About Parsons
Parsons Corporation provides professional services across engineering, infrastructure, design, and project delivery. This Abu Dhabi-based role supports the design and coordination of wet utility infrastructure for land development and infrastructure projects, including water, irrigation, fire-fighting, sewerage, and stormwater systems.
