Infrastructure - Sr. Engineer; Water

KN International Architects and Engineers LLC | Full time

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 10/09/2026

KN International is looking for a detail-oriented and technically proficient Infrastructure - Sr. Engineer (Water) to join our infrastructure design team. This role involves the planning, design, and documentation of wet utility systems,including water supply, wastewater, irrigation,and stormwater networks. The successful candidate will have strong experience in hydraulic modeling, BIMintegration, and authority coordination within the UAE, particularly in Abu Dhabi.

• Prepare engineering reports and design documentation for water, wastewater, irrigation,and stormwater infrastructure.
• Perform hydraulic modeling and analysis for pressurized and gravity systems.
• Develop detailed design drawings using Civil 3D within a BIM environment.
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of design submissions in line with client and authority requirements.
• Conduct technical reviews and contribute to progress reporting.
• Liaise with developers, clients, and local authorities to facilitate design approval sand provide project updates.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of design packages, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Identify and report any deviations from project requirements, and recommend solutions.
• Support other disciplines with design input and cross-department collaboration.
• Assist Senior Engineers and Managers with project coordination and documentationtasks.
• Provide support during marketing efforts, proposals, and client presentations.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and prepare preliminary cost estimates for wet utility services.

• Minimum Bachelors’ Degree in Civil Engineering; progressing towards Professional Registration (CEng or similar) with membership in a professional institution.
• 10years of relevant UAE experience in the wet infrastructure systems.
• Provenexpertise in pressurized and gravity systems, and proficient in Civil 3D and hydraulic modeling tools.
• In-depth understanding of Abu Dhabi authority guidelines and design approval processes.
• Strong knowledge of local authority requirements (DPM/UPC, ADDC, TRANSCO, DoE/ADWEA,ETISALAT, DU, RSB, ADM, DEWA, RTA, DM).
• Experience with BIM platforms and related tools (Project Wise, Infra Works, Navisworks,Open Utilities, etc.).
• Strong background in infrastructure design with a focus on wet utilities.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and technical problem-solving skills.
• PMP orsimilar project management qualifications are a plus.
• Mustbe willing to work at Liwa, Western Region, Abu Dhabi

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