Principal Water Engineer

Parsons Corporation

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Job Description:

Principal Water Engineer

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Water Engineer to join our team! This role involves ensuring the sustainable and efficient use of water resources, addressing water supply, distribution, treatment, and environmental concerns. Below is a general job description for this position:

Job Summary:

The Principal Water Engineer provides leadership and technical expertise in the design, development, and management of water infrastructure projects. This includes water supply systems, treatment plants, distribution networks, Transmission network, transient analysis, water quality and quantity. The role involves overseeing projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting sustainable water resource management practices.

What you will be doing:

Lead the planning, design, and implementation of water infrastructure projects, including water supply, treatment, and distribution systems.

• Experienced water systems engineer with expertise in project management, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.

• Skilled in feasibility studies, technical assessments, and design optimization for water systems.

• Proficient in hydraulic and hydrological modeling for efficient water system design.

• Expertise in BIM for infrastructure, network clash detection, and resolution.

• Advanced knowledge of hydraulic software (InfoWorks WS, Bentley, Autodesk Civil 3D, Esri GIS).

• Familiar with Abu Dhabi ADQCC standards and authorities approval procedures.

• Experienced in water demand calculation, supply strategies, and reservoir planning.

• Expertise in transmission, distribution, storage, and transient analysis for large-scale projects.

• Skilled in valve arrangements, hydraulic chambers, looping techniques, pump stations, and sustainable water supply design.

• Strong background in value engineering and project value improvement.

• Experienced in water demand planning for strategic and development infrastructure projects.

• Supervises and mentors junior engineers, technicians, and support staff.

• Reviews and approves technical reports, designs, and calculations.

• Coordinates with clients, contractors, government agencies, and stakeholders to align project goals.

• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations on water quality, safety, and environmental protection.

• Prepares reports, permits, and environmental impact assessments.

• Conducts design reviews for engineering solutions, drawings, specifications, and BOQs.

• Resolves issues during design, construction supervision, and post-contract phases.

• Conducts site inspections to monitor construction and maintenance activities.

• Promotes sustainable water management practices, including recycling and conservation techniques.

• Explores opportunities for integrating renewable energy sources into water systems.

• Implements best practices for system reliability, safety, and sustainability.

• Fosters collaboration and ensures efficient team utilization and quality deliver

What Required Skills You'll bring

• Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field (Master s degree preferred).

• 12+ years of experience in water engineering, with a focus on infrastructure design and resource management.

• Proficiency in hydraulic and hydrological modeling software (e.g Infoworks WS, Bentley Software s and Autodesk civil 3D, Esri GIS)

• Strong knowledge of water treatment processes, distribution systems, and environmental regulations.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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