Project Engineer (Wet Utilities)

Job description / Role

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50 th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Project Engineer (Wet Utilities) t o join our award-winning team based in Porto, Portugal

Responsibilities

We envisage success in this role to include:

- Receiving a brief from Project Manager / Team Leader or Senior Engineer;
- Producing design information as outlined in the design brief and the design philosophy in line with authorities requirements and as agreed with the Project Manager/Team Leader;
- Preparing and reviewing design hydraulic models for the different hydraulic networks (potable water, irrigation, firefighting, sanitary and storm-water);
- Ensuring all calculations are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Authority Standards and Codes of Practice as per the project location and requirements;
- Preparing and reviewing of technical reports, design drawings, and other deliverables.
- Coordinating and technical guidance to CAD Drafters to produce drawings.
- Coordinating with other disciplines to achieve a fully integrated design.
- Preparing and presenting of design philosophies in high-quality presentations.
- Attending of on-line client meetings, as necessary.
- Liaising with the Client and Authority representatives to obtain design approvals, as necessary.
- Continuing acquisition of new technical competencies and development of a career development plan with goals and commitments (e.g. additional engineering software, technical skills, etc).
- Striving for improvement of current practices in the workplace, whether through new software, work flowcharts and checklists, procedures or other innovative drives.

Requirements

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 5 + years work experience partnered with a Bachelor degree in an Engineering discipline related to Wet Utilities.

Along with this, we are looking for a candidate with;

- Good knowledge of hydraulic networks and design principles.
- Good analytical skills, good attention to detail and proficient with various computer programs (mainly software required/ approved by Authorities) .
- Good communication, presentation, and time management skills.
- An advanced level in the English language is mandatory

You will have strong experience in the following tools;

- Proficiency in hydraulic pipelines modeling software, such as EPANET, SWMM or other equivalent.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and AutoCAD.
- InDesign knowledge is an advantage.
- Proficiency in ArcGIS and Autodesk Civil 3D is an advantage, especially for gravity and pressurised network design and modelling.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its' contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.

About the Company

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.