Senior Engineer - Civil

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in high demand.

We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Civil Engineer to join our dynamic team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As a key member of our engineering department, you will play a crucial role in designing and overseeing complex civil engineering projects across the region.

• The Senior Civil Engineer will support the Resident Engineer in supervising and managing the construction of stormwater drainage networks, microtunneling works, and associated civil structures. The role ensures that all activities are executed in full compliance with contract requirements, approved drawings, specifications, and RTA/DM standards, maintaining strict adherence to quality, safety, and schedule objectives.
• Develop and implement QA/QC procedures applicable to stormwater and microtunneling works, including inspection and test plans (ITPs) and method statements.
• Conduct and follow up on inspections for installations, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Monitor and review inspectors’ performance, ensuring effective supervision and documentation of site activities.
• Update and report progress for all assigned works to the Resident Engineer / Project Manager for inclusion in project progress reports.
• Review and verify updated records to ensure accurate preparation of as-built documentation.
• Check, verify, and coordinate for all assigned services, including civil, structural, and MEP interfaces.
• Coordinate with the Head Office design team for material submittal reviews, design queries, and technical clarifications.
• Oversee and inspect construction activities for stormwater pipelines, microtunneling drives, shafts, manholes, valve chambers, washout chambers, air valves, and connection chambers, ensuring compliance with the approved sequence and methodology.
• Ensure strict adherence to HSE standards and safe work procedures during all site activities.
• Support the Resident Engineer in resolving site-related technical issues and providing input for potential design modifications or value engineering opportunities.
• Review and comment on contractors’ technical submittals, shop drawings, and method statements related to microtunneling and stormwater systems.
• Ensure all works are executed in accordance with RTA, DM, and other local authority requirements.
• Assist in the evaluation of contractors’ progress claims, variation proposals, and change requests.
• Maintain close coordination with the supervision team to ensure quality, safety, and progress objectives are consistently achieved.

• Bachelor’s degree (BEng) in Civil Engineering; advanced degree preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification or equivalent; willingness to obtain UAE certification if not already held
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on infrastructure projects, specifically micro-tunneling projects
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale engineering projects
• Strong technical competency in structural design, geotechnical engineering, and construction methodologies
• Proficiency in CAD software, structural analysis tools, and project management software
• In‑depth knowledge of UAE building codes, construction practices, and regulations
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a detail‑oriented approach
• Outstanding written and verbal communication…