Senior Environmental Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance, Water Management, Environmental/ Urban Planning
Company Description
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Job Description- Ensure full compliance with Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Environmental Management Plan (EMP), Dubai Municipality / RTA / MOCCAE regulations, and project specifications.
- Implement and monitor environmental control measures related to air quality, noise, vibration, waste management, water protection, and soil contamination.
- Obtain and maintain required environmental permits, approvals, and NOCs.
- Conduct regular site environmental inspections and audits to verify compliance.
- Monitor dust levels, noise levels, vibration, groundwater protection, and spill control measures.
- Prepare and submit environmental monitoring reports, compliance reports, and authority submissions.
- Maintain environmental records, registers, and corrective action logs.
- Review and approve method statements and risk assessments from an environmental perspective.
- Ensure proper implementation of erosion control, sediment control, dewatering management, slurry disposal (micro-tunneling), and hazardous material handling.
- Monitor impacts from activities such as excavation, piling, tunneling, asphalt works, and concrete works.
- Establish and control waste segregation, recycling, disposal tracking, and approved landfill usage.
- Monitor chemical storage, fuel storage, spill prevention, and emergency response readiness.
- Promote efficient use of water, energy, and materials on site.
- Maintain environmental permits, inspection checklists, NCRs, corrective action reports, and training records.
- Lead internal and external environmental audits with clients, consultants, and authorities.
- Close non-conformities and ensure continuous improvement.
- Implement sustainability initiatives such as waste reduction, carbon footprint reduction, and eco-friendly materials.
- Identify environmental risks and implement mitigation measures.
- Ensure environmental KPIs are achieved and reported.
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or equivalent discipline
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience in environmental engineering or environmental management, with at least 3 years of substantive experience within the United Arab Emirates
- Demonstrable experience in microtunnelling projects is essential
- Dubai Municipality (DM) approval or equivalent regulatory certification is mandatory
- Proven track record on major infrastructure projects in Dubai or Abu Dhabi is required
- Advanced knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) frameworks
- Comprehensive expertise in UAE environmental regulations and compliance requirements
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
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