Design Hydraulic Engineer

Job description / Role

The Hydraulic Engineer will be a qualified hydraulic engineer who will be responsible for the design of the hydraulic systems on and components with water and wastewater treatment plant projects.

- Designs and directs construction of power and other hydraulic engineering projects for control and use of water; computes and estimates rates of water flow
- Specifies type and size of equipment (conduits, pumps, surge tanks, turbines, pressure valve etc.) to be used in the transportation and treatment of water
- Prepare cost estimates including materials and cost of labour required for the project
- Be actively involved in the designing of structures
- Designs and coordinates construction of artificial canals, conduits, and mains to transport and distribute water; and plans reservoirs, pressure valves, and booster stations to obtain proper water pressure at all levels.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modelling especially near structures
- Perform drainage design
- Prepare design and analysis reports
- Work with the staff engineers to develop preliminary bridge layouts and drainage plans
- Under close supervision from a professional, makes technical assumptions and thinks independently to complete assigned work

Requirements

- Degree qualified - BSc in Civil Engineering (or higher); Post-Grad in Water/Wastewater Engineer is preferred
- Design experience with an engineering consultancy in water/wastewater networks, reservoirs, pump station, mainlines and treatment plants
- Design of AT LEAST five projects
- Minimum of total 12 years experience; 10 years international experience (10 years and 7 years respectively for PhD holders)
- Knowledge and well versed in value engineering and risk assessment
- Good communication skills
- Good technical writing ability
- Strong communication skills in English and Arabic; both written and spoken

About the Company

ARCADIS is the leading global natural and built asset design & consultancy firm working in partnership with our clients to deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes through the application of design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services. ARCADIS differentiates through its talented and passionate people and its unique combination of capabilities covering the whole asset life cycle, its deep market sector insights and its ability to integrate health & safety and sustainability into the design and delivery of solutions across the globe. We are 28,000 people that generate more than 3 billion in revenues. We support UN-Habitat with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world.