Job Description

Senior Drainage Engineer Design - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Senior Drainage Engineer Design role in Dubai delivering advanced drainage and stormwater engineering solutions for Parsons Corporation across civil and transport infrastructure projects. The role focuses on complex hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, authority-compliant design, and leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Salary: 20000-28000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver civil and transport infrastructure drainage design for complex projects
• Perform detailed analysis and review of hydrological and hydraulic models
• Provide technical expertise for drainage and stormwater quality systems including piped networks and major transverse drainage structures
• Lead hydraulic and system design tailored to site-specific requirements
• Apply biological and physical stormwater management principles in design solutions
• Introduce innovative approaches, digital delivery methods, and value engineering solutions
• Supervise, mentor, and support intermediate and junior engineers
• Undertake hydrologic modeling, calculations, drawings, report writing, design reviews, and supervision
• Lead projects with high accountability, build strong client relationships, and obtain design approvals
• Coordinate closely with CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling teams to ensure integrated delivery

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Hydraulic, or Environmental Engineering
• Minimum 12 years of experience in water engineering including stormwater drainage design for civil and transport projects
• Minimum 6 years of UAE or GCC experience with strong familiarity with Dubai Municipality standards
• Proven ability to independently deliver complex drainage designs and reports
• Capability to manage multiple projects and lead technical teams

Skills Set

• Strong knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics principles
• Proficiency with drainage and flood modeling tools including SWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, SewerGEMS, InfoDrainage, and InfoWorks ICM 1D and 2D
• Advanced capability with GIS and CAD tools such as ArcMap, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroStation
• Strong mathematical skills for developing and validating calculation sheets
• Knowledge of Water Sensitive Design and Sustainable Drainage Systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and mentor engineers

Why Join Us

• Lead high-impact drainage and flood management projects in Dubai
• Career progression within a global engineering and project management organization
• Exposure to advanced digital design tools and large-scale infrastructure programs
• Collaborative, technically driven environment with leadership opportunities

About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction, and project management organization delivering complex infrastructure, transportation, and development projects worldwide. With a strong presence in Dubai, Parsons supports major civil and transport initiatives through technical excellence, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable and resilient infrastructure development.
Job Title Senior Drainage Engineer Design - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE
Senior Drainage Engineer Design - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Senior Drainage Engineer Design role in Dubai delivering advanced drainage and stormwater engineering solutions for Parsons Corporation across civil and transport infrastructure projects. The role focuses on complex hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, authority-compliant design, and leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Salary: 20000-28000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver civil and transport infrastructure drainage design for complex projects
• Perform detailed analysis and review of hydrological and hydraulic models
• Provide technical expertise for drainage and stormwater quality systems including piped networks and major transverse drainage structures
• Lead hydraulic and system design tailored to site-specific requirements
• Apply biological and physical stormwater management principles in design solutions
• Introduce innovative approaches, digital delivery methods, and value engineering solutions
• Supervise, mentor, and support intermediate and junior engineers
• Undertake hydrologic modeling, calculations, drawings, report writing, design reviews, and supervision
• Lead projects with high accountability, build strong client relationships, and obtain design approvals
• Coordinate closely with CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling teams to ensure integrated delivery

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Hydraulic, or Environmental Engineering
• Minimum 12 years of experience in water engineering including stormwater drainage design for civil and transport projects
• Minimum 6 years of UAE or GCC experience with strong familiarity with Dubai Municipality standards
• Proven ability to independently deliver complex drainage designs and reports
• Capability to manage multiple projects and lead technical teams

Skills Set

• Strong knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics principles
• Proficiency with drainage and flood modeling tools including SWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, SewerGEMS, InfoDrainage, and InfoWorks ICM 1D and 2D
• Advanced capability with GIS and CAD tools such as ArcMap, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroStation
• Strong mathematical skills for developing and validating calculation sheets
• Knowledge of Water Sensitive Design and Sustainable Drainage Systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and mentor engineers

Why Join Us

• Lead high-impact drainage and flood management projects in Dubai
• Career progression within a global engineering and project management organization
• Exposure to advanced digital design tools and large-scale infrastructure programs
• Collaborative, technically driven environment with leadership opportunities

About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction, and project management organization delivering complex infrastructure, transportation, and development projects worldwide. With a strong presence in Dubai, Parsons supports major civil and transport initiatives through technical excellence, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable and resilient infrastructure development.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 20000.00
Salary to 28000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location

Skills Required