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Job Description:
Design Engineer - Hydraulics
Abu Dhabi
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Design Engineer (Hydraulics) to join our team! In this role you will get to be involved in prestigious projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Utility Design and Planning:
- Design wet utility systems, including potable water networks, sewer systems, and stormwater drainage systems.
- Prepare detailed engineering drawings, layouts, and schematics using CAD software.
- Develop hydraulic models to analyze and optimize system performance.
Technical Analysis:
- Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments to determine project requirements.
- Perform calculations for pipe sizing, flow rates, pressure losses, and system capacities.
- Evaluate environmental and topographical data to ensure proper system integration.
Project Documentation:
- Prepare technical reports, design specifications, and bill of quantities (BOQ).
- Ensure all designs comply with local regulations, codes, and standards.
- Maintain accurate records of design changes and project documentation.
Collaboration and Coordination:
- Work closely with architects, urban planners, and other engineering disciplines to integrate wet utility systems into broader infrastructure projects.
- Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities to ensure smooth project execution.
Problem-Solving and Support:
- Identify and resolve design challenges or site-specific issues during the design and construction phases.
- Provide technical support during construction, including reviewing shop drawings and responding to RFIs (Requests for Information).
Compliance and Standards:
- Ensure designs meet environmental sustainability goals and adhere to water conservation principles.
- Stay updated on advancements in wet utility technologies and industry best practices.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: minimum 5 years of experience in wet utility design or infrastructure projects.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D)
- Experience with hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., EPANET, SewerGEMS, StormCAD, or InfoWorks).
- Strong understanding of water distribution, sewerage, and stormwater management systems.
- Familiarity with GIS software for utility mapping is a plus.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Certifications (Optional): Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification is an advantage.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in wet utility design or infrastructure projects
- Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD Civil 3D)
- Experience with hydraulic modeling tools (EPANET, SewerGEMS, StormCAD, InfoWorks)
- Strong understanding of water distribution, sewerage, and stormwater management systems
- Familiarity with GIS software for utility mapping
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
