Parsons Hiring for Hydrologist/Urban Drainage Engineer (Mid Level) Job at Dubai Full Time

Job Description:

Ready to put your Hydrology expertise to work on marquee infrastructure projects that will change the fabric of our community? Would you enjoy being involved on a wide variety of engineering tasks on large scale, complex projects? Parsons is now hiring Hydrologist/Urban Drainage Engineer for our rapidly expanding Infrastructure project.

Due to sustained strong growth in our Urban Drainage business, we are seeking to appoint a talented and ambitious individual with skills in hydrology and flood risk management to develop our capability further.

Responsibilities:

The hydrologist will contribute to a diverse range of water-related projects, but the main focus of work is likely to be in support of projects in the following areas:

• Flood risk and drainage impact assessment for major infrastructure, including urban master planning, transportation, and small dams.
• Flood frequency analysis and modelling to support flood mitigation and drainage design.
• Managing small projects, and tasking managing discrete tasks within larger projects, including coordinating inputs from others
• Coordinating and carrying out field surveys
• Leading on data analysis and modelling tasks, supported by guidance from a senior expert
• Being the lead author of technical reports and presentations, supported by technical review from a senior expert
• Leading the development of proposals for small projects or contributing to proposals for larger projects.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

We are seeking a highly motivated, numerate individual a strong interest in hydrology and flood risk management. This post will suit those who have already established a career in environmental consultancy and are looking to develop to the next level. Specifically, we are looking for the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor degree in a relevant subject, such as Civil Engineer, Earth/Environmental Science, or Agricultural Engineering
• A Master’s degree in hydrology or similar would be advantage.
• Minimum 7 years of experience of working as Hydrologist/Urban drainage expert in consultancy firm or municipality. Preference will be given to candidates having UAE and GCC experience.
• Mus have experience of successful delivery of technical inputs to hydrology and flood risk management projects in a consultancy setting, including a good understanding of the legislative and policy context of technical work
• May already have gained some experience of the management of small projects, and/ or should have some interest in developing the project management skills
• Should have gained, or be working towards chartership with a relevant professional body (ICE or CIWEM)
• Should have strong numerate and analytical skills, and be able to apply these to analyzing problems and finding solutions to novel challenges
• Should be able to collaborate effectively as part of a team, but also exhibit initiative in working individually on discrete tasks
• Excellent communication skills, including being able to write high quality, concise reports
• Should have practical experience in at least some of the following: use of MS Office tools (Excel, Access) in hydrological assessment; use of GIS packages such as ArcGIS; use of specialist hydrological and hydraulic modelling software, such as HEC SSP, HEC HMS, HEC-RAS, FloodModeller Pro or Infoworks ICM

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.