Senior Civil Design Engineer – Wet Utilities & Drainage

About the role

HDR is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead wet utilities and drainage design for infrastructure projects in Dubai. You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality civil engineering solutions while ensuring compliance with technical standards and sustainability goals.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed design packages including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading, drainage, paving, and site utilities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams to produce technically compliant and consistent drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Conduct feasibility studies, produce design options, and prepare reports for all RIBA stages.
• Perform risk assessments, support CDM compliance, and implement QA procedures across projects.
• Attend progress, design coordination, and client meetings to maintain strong relationships and ensure project success.
• Liaise with statutory authorities to obtain necessary permits and approvals.

Required profile

• Senior‑level civil engineer with extensive experience in wet utilities and drainage design.
• Strong understanding of highway design, grading, paving, and below‑ground utilities.
• Proven ability to produce accurate calculations and technical documentation.
• Experience working on large‑scale infrastructure projects in the UAE or similar markets.

Required skills

• Civil design
• Wet utilities design
• Drainage design
• Highway design
• Grading
• Paving
• Site utilities design
• Risk assessment
• Quality assurance procedures