Utilities Design Manager- Rail

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We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

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We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Utilities Design Manager to join our rail infrastructure team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this critical role, you will lead the design and implementation of utility systems for complex rail projects, ensuring efficient and sustainable solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

• Oversee the design of utility systems for rail projects, including power distribution, water supply, drainage, and telecommunications
• Manage and mentor a team of design engineers, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality design packages
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including civil, structural, and systems engineers, to integrate utility designs with overall rail infrastructure
• Develop and implement design standards and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects
• Conduct technical reviews of design deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements, local regulations, and international standards
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities to resolve design issues and obtain necessary approvals
• Analyze design alternatives and provide recommendations to optimize cost, schedule, and performance
• Implement sustainable design practices to minimize environmental impact and improve energy efficiency
• Prepare and present technical reports, design proposals, and project updates to senior management and stakeholders
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in rail utility design to drive innovation within the team

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 15 years of experience in utilities design for rail projects, with a proven track record of successful project delivery
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools
• In-depth knowledge of rail infrastructure and utilities systems, including power distribution, water supply, drainage, and telecommunications
• Familiarity with local and international rail design standards and regulations
• Experience managing design teams and coordinating with multi-disciplinary project teams
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage schedules, budgets, and resources effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisive recommendations
• Advanced communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Understanding of sustainable design practices in rail utilities
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.