About this role
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
Take on some of the world's toughest challenges- with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
At GHD, we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees—regardless of background, identity, or experience. We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.
Other facts
About GHD Group Pty Ltd
We are committed to addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
GHD is a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, resiliency and sustainability for generations to come.
Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
See our list of office locations and contact numbers in ghd.com/en/about-ghd/office-locations
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GHD reconnaît et comprend que le monde est en constante évolution. Nous sommes engagés à résoudre les plus grands défis mondiaux dans les secteurs de l’eau, de l’énergie et de l’urbanisation.
Nous sommes une entreprise de services professionnels dotée d’une expertise de pointe en ingénierie, en construction et en architecture. Nos démarches avant-gardistes et innovatrices rapprochent et soutiennent les communautés à l’échelle mondiale. En livrant d’excellents résultats sociaux et économiques, nous visons à bâtir des relations durables avec nos partenaires et nos clients.
Fondée en 1928, GHD appartient entièrement à ses employés Nous sommes plus de 10 000 employés diversifiés et qualifiés dans plus de 200 bureaux et sur cinq continents : Amérique du Nord et Amérique du Sud, Asie, Australie et Europe, ainsi que dans la région du Pacifique.
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What you'll do
- The Senior Hydraulics Engineer will execute hydraulic engineering tasks and manage smaller projects while maintaining client relationships. They will communicate project progress and coordinate activities with team members.
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