Lead Drainage Engineer – Stormwater Systems Design
Posted date [2026-04-05]
(ID: 43476)
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Job Snapshot
* Role: Lead Drainage Engineer
* Location: Dubai, UAE
* Industry: Construction
* Function: Civil and Structural Engineering
* Experience: 12+ years
* Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Lead Drainage Engineer – Stormwater Systems Design role in Dubai, UAE within construction presents a high-level opportunity for experienced professionals in drainage and water infrastructure engineering. This hiring role focuses on delivering complex stormwater solutions, leading design teams, and ensuring compliance with regional standards for major infrastructure and transport projects.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Construction
Function: Civil and Structural Engineering
Salary: 25000-32000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Lead design of drainage systems for civil and transportation infrastructure projects
* Perform advanced hydrological and hydraulic modeling for stormwater systems
* Develop drainage solutions including piped networks and cross drainage structures
* Execute system design tailored to complex site-specific environmental conditions
* Apply sustainable drainage and water-sensitive urban design principles
* Oversee preparation of calculations, reports, and engineering drawings
* Coordinate with BIM, CAD, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
* Mentor junior engineers and support team capability development
* Manage project deliverables and maintain client relationships
* Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality standards and project specifications
* Conduct flood analysis and network modeling using specialized engineering tools
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Hydrology, or Water Engineering
* Minimum 12 years of experience in stormwater and drainage design projects
* At least 6 years experience in UAE or GCC infrastructure design environment
* Strong expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and drainage system engineering
* Experience with modeling tools including SWMM, HEC RAS, HEC HMS, InfoWorks ICM
* Proficiency in GIS and CAD platforms such as ArcMap, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microstation
* Ability to independently deliver complex engineering designs and reports
* Chartered Engineer qualification or progress toward certification preferred
Skills Set
* Stormwater and drainage engineering design
* Hydraulic and hydrological modeling
* InfoWorks ICM and Bentley drainage software
* GIS and CAD engineering tools
* Flood risk analysis and mitigation design
* Sustainable drainage systems and SuDS
* Technical reporting and documentation
* Project leadership and team coordination
Why Join Us
* Work on high-impact water infrastructure projects in Dubai, UAE
* Opportunity to lead complex drainage engineering designs
* Career advancement within a global engineering consultancy
* Exposure to advanced modeling tools and sustainable design practices
* Competitive salary with long-term project pipeline
About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering and project management firm delivering advanced infrastructure and environmental solutions. With operations in Dubai, UAE, the company plays a key role in developing resilient water and transport systems through innovation, technical excellence, and sustainable engineering practices.
