ICT Senior Engineer - Heavy Water Systems

About the role

AECOM is looking for an ICT Senior Engineer in Dubai who performs specific and moderate parts of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer, with emphasis on heavy water systems and aquatic engineering applications. The role involves detailed or routine engineering work on water treatment systems and heavy water operations, with little supervision and independent completion of primary design elements.

Key responsibilities

• Gather and correlate basic engineering data such as water quality metrics, system performance indicators and heavy water operational parameters.
• Carry out calculations, testing and analysis on water treatment systems and heavy water operations.
• Propose approaches to solve new problems by modifying standard procedures or methods used in previous assignments.
• Identify discrepancies in results and troubleshoot water system performance issues.
• Guide entry-level engineers on heavy water systems, water treatment protocols and related technical procedures.
• Complete primary design elements for water systems and heavy water engineering works within agreed budget and schedule, in line with water safety and environmental standards.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in water engineering, heavy water systems or related aquatic engineering disciplines.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical, Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in water treatment systems design, operation and optimization, and proven experience with heavy water systems, isotope separation or advanced water processing technologies.
• Ability to work independently on complex assignments with minimal supervision, and mentoring or leadership experience with junior staff.
• Preferred: Master's degree, Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, regulatory compliance experience, CAD familiarity, project management background, R&D experience and knowledge of industrial or nuclear water systems.

Required skills

• Engineering calculations, system analysis and technical troubleshooting.
• Water quality assessment, monitoring and compliance standards.
• Technical writing and documentation.

New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. AECOM offers benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.