WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

Wet Utilities Engineer - Infrastructure

Water Resources EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAbu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline is required.
Professional Engineer certification or membership in a recognized engineering institution is preferred.
A valid UAE driving license is advantageous for site-based roles.
Five to ten or more years of experience in infrastructure projects focused on wet utilities is required.
Experience in design consultancy, construction supervision, or project management consultancy environments is required.
Proven experience on large-scale urban development, municipal infrastructure, road, or master planning projects is required.
Experience working with utility authorities and approval processes is required.
Relevant project experience includes infrastructure and utility corridors; mixed-use developments; industrial zones and logistics developments; ports and marine developments; roads and highway infrastructure projects; and smart city and master-planned community developments.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review detailed designs, calculations, drawings, and specifications for wet utility infrastructure.
Coordinate the design of water supply, sewerage, stormwater, irrigation, and treated sewage effluent networks.
Conduct hydraulic analysis and network modeling using industry-standard software.
Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical submissions.
Ensure designs comply with local authority standards and international engineering practices.
Supervise site activities related to wet utility installations.
Monitor construction progress and ensure works are executed according to approved drawings and specifications.
Conduct inspections and witness testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
Identify and resolve technical issues arising during construction.
Review contractor requests for information, non-conformance reports, and construction methodologies.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including roads, utilities, structures, landscape, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines.
Liaise with clients, contractors, utility authorities, and other external stakeholders.
Attend technical meetings and provide engineering support throughout project delivery.
Ensure timely approvals from relevant utility authorities and government agencies.
Ensure adherence to quality assurance and quality control procedures and project quality standards.
Support health, safety, and environment initiatives and ensure utility works are executed safely.
Monitor compliance with contractual requirements and project specifications.
Participate in audits, inspections, and project reporting activities.

Desired Qualifications

Professional Engineer certification or membership in a recognized engineering institution is preferred.
A valid UAE driving license is advantageous for site-based roles.

The Infrastructure Engineer (Wet Utilities) is responsible for the planning, design review, coordination, and construction supervision of wet utility infrastructure systems including potable water, irrigation, sewerage, stormwater drainage, and recycled water networks. The role ensures compliance with client requirements, local authority standards, project specifications, and applicable engineering codes.

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
Professional Engineer certification or membership of a recognized engineering institution is preferred.
Valid UAE driving license is an advantage (for site-based roles).

5-10+ years of experience in infrastructure projects with a focus on wet utilities.
Experience in design consultancy, construction supervision, or PMC environments.
Proven experience on large-scale urban development, municipal infrastructure, road, or master planning projects.
Experience working with utility authorities and approval processes.

Infrastructure and utility corridors.
Mixed-use developments.
Industrial zones and logistics developments.
Ports and marine developments.
Roads and highway infrastructure projects.
Smart city and master-planned community developments.

Design & Technical Review

Prepare and review detailed designs, calculations, drawings, and specifications for wet utility infrastructure.
Coordinate the design of water supply, sewerage, stormwater, irrigation, and treated sewage effluent (TSE) networks.
Conduct hydraulic analysis and network modeling using industry-standard software.
Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical submissions.
Ensure designs comply with local authority standards and international engineering practices.

Construction Supervision

Supervise site activities related to wet utility installations.
Monitor construction progress and ensure works are executed according to approved drawings and specifications.
Conduct inspections and witness testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
Identify and resolve technical issues arising during construction.
Review contractor RFIs, NCRs, and construction methodologies.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including roads, utilities, structures, landscape, and MEP disciplines.
Liaise with clients, contractors, utility authorities, and other external stakeholders.
Attend technical meetings and provide engineering support throughout project delivery.
Ensure timely approvals from relevant utility authorities and government agencies.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Ensure adherence to QA/QC procedures and project quality standards.
Support HSE initiatives and ensure utility works are executed safely.
Monitor compliance with contractual requirements and project specifications.
Participate in audits, inspections, and project reporting activities

About the Company

WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959

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