Wet Utilities Design Engineer

The Atkins Infrastructure Business is seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented, self-starter to join our Riyadh, KSA office as a Wet Utilities Design Engineer.

The Sr. Water Engineer will support projects for water and wastewater clients in Saudi Arabia (mainly NWC and SWCC), including planning, designing and preparing plans related to water and wastewater infrastructure which may be comprised of water distribution and sewage collection systems, pump stations, reservoirs, hydraulic structures, and water/wastewater treatment facilities (including desalination).

SNC Lavalin's Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.

As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region.

We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes.

Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah.

Responsibilities:  

• Designs and develops plans and drawings, which may include the development of preliminary layout and/or final drawings.

• Performs pump system engineering calculations

• Performs hydraulic modelling analysis

• Contributes to technical report writing and data/analysis summary tables and exhibits

• Participates on projects involving construction activities by reviewing shop drawings for conformance with easily interpreted specifications; assists in recordkeeping and in generating progress reports; observes relatively simple construction procedures and collects samples for quality control testing.

• Prepares cost and material quantity estimates.

• Coordinates work with other engineers and professionals within and outside own discipline, and with support services staff.

• Performs field observations of construction where appropriate.

• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Requirements:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering with registration in SCE.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience is required in a similar role/project, at least 75 years of which must be in a European/Western country.

• Each engineer must be a water / wastewater practitioner with thorough experience in the core subject, having a level or expertise and experience commensurate with the position.

• Preference for candidates already based in KSA / with previous experience working in the Middle East.

Additionally, the applicant should be familiar with and have experience with a combination of the following skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong technical writing and communications skills. Experience and familiarity with the following programs is a plus: ArcGIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Info Works, SWMM, Storm/Sewer/Water CAD, Revit/BIM experience.

• General Competencies expected of all Professionals and Managers are as follows: Client Service, Commitment, Communication, Innovation & Continuous Improvement, Professionalism, Quality, and Teamwork.

• Ability to process paper/electronic documents and utilize computer equipment; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to visit project sites if necessary.

• Job also requires ability to assemble and analyze data.

Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary

• Transportation allowance

• Medical and life insurance cover

• 22 calendar days annual leave

• Medical and life insurance cover

• Company gratuity scheme

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Annual flight allowance to point of origin

• Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants