Senior Drainage Engineer (Design)

About the role

Parsons is looking for a Senior Drainage Engineer (Design) to join its team in Doha, Qatar. The role covers a wide range of engineering assignments, applying advanced engineering techniques and analyses within the drainage discipline.

Key responsibilities

• Civil and transport infrastructure drainage design, including stormwater quality systems, piped networks and major transverse drainage structures.
• Detailed analysis and review of hydrological and hydraulic models, and hydraulic and system design to meet site-specific requirements.
• Apply knowledge of the biological and physical processes of stormwater management and use value engineering solutions.
• Supervise and mentor intermediate and junior engineers, and lead projects with close client relationships and design approvals.
• Coordinate with CAD, BIM and 3-D modelling teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Hydraulic and/or Environmental Engineering; a Master's in Water Engineering/Hydrology is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of water engineering experience, including stormwater drainage design in civil and transport projects and stormwater management and planning.
• Minimum 6 years of Qatar/GCC experience preferred.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) qualified (or equivalent) or well progressed towards qualification.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, handle multiple projects and take client-facing leadership of design tasks.

Required skills

• Hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software such as SWMM, HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS.
• Infoworks ICM 1D/2D is compulsory.
• GIS and CAD tools such as ArcMap, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroStation.
• Knowledge of Water Sensitive Design and Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS).
• Desired: automation of design workflows with Python, Ruby scripts, VBA, Dynamo and Grasshopper.