Senior Hydraulics Engineer

With more than 14000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success.

Senior Hydraulics Engineer – UAE

About the Role:

Our Engineering team is expanding in UAE due to a strong pipeline of projects. We are seeking an experienced Senior Hydraulics Engineer to join our integrated, multi-disciplinary team, delivering projects across infrastructure, buildings, transport, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute hydraulic engineering tasks, ensuring adherence to delivery standards, procedures, and deadlines.
• Apply technical knowledge to solve routine and complex problems independently, using established methodologies.
• Manage smaller or routine projects as Project Manager when required.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through excellent service and delivery, ensuring repeat business.
• Communicate project progress and proactively address issues that may impact project timelines.
• Coordinate activities with peers and provide informal guidance to junior team members as needed.
• Work under the guidance of supervisors and project leaders, with regular review of deliverables.

Required Competencies & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on hydraulic systems (drainage, water supply, gas, compressed air, firefighting).
• Proven track record of successfully completed hydraulics and fire engineering projects.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software and markup tools (Revit, AutoCAD, Blue beam, Elite Fire).
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, pipe flow, pump selection, and hydraulic system design.
• Familiarity with stormwater management, water distribution, water treatment, and wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of local and international codes and standards for hydraulic engineering.
• Experience ensuring regulatory compliance and permitting.
• Basic understanding of HVAC works, including HAP calculations.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Commercial awareness of financial, market, economic, legal, and regulatory environments.
• Agile learner, client-centric, and able to build trust within teams.
• Experience in designing hydraulic systems for super high-rise towers, aviation facilities, schools, hotels, warehouses etc.
• Proficiency with local codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Previous project experience in UAE is strongly preferred

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