Engineer- Water📣 Job Ad

About the Role

AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting, is seeking an experienced Engineer - Water to join its team in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time, on-site position focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing water infrastructure within large-scale urban master plan projects, including high-rise and mixed-use developments. The role involves addressing complex water challenges and driving solutions focused on efficiency, reliability, and environmental stewardship in integrated urban environments.

AECOM is dedicated to transforming skylines, improving commutes, and ensuring access to clean water. With increasing infrastructure investment worldwide, the company's services are in high demand. Joining AECOM means contributing to projects that create a tangible impact as part of a global team of over 50,000 professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of comprehensive water infrastructure systems for large-scale urban master plan projects, including potable water networks, treatment facilities, distribution systems, and high-rise building water solutions, ensuring compliance with regional and international standards.
• Direct feasibility studies, options appraisals, and concept designs for complex water projects within urban master plan frameworks, analyzing technical requirements and providing strategic, data-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Perform advanced engineering analysis and modeling of integrated water systems using industry-standard software and tools to optimize performance, cost-effectiveness, and resilience in high-density urban environments.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, including civil engineers, environmental specialists, and project managers, to deliver integrated water solutions that align with urban development objectives and master plan requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, calculations, construction drawings, and master plan integration reports that meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, and risk management for large-scale programs, identifying potential challenges and proposing mitigation strategies to ensure timely and successful delivery across multiple concurrent projects.
• Engage strategically with clients, water utilities, government agencies, and stakeholders to understand complex project requirements, provide technical leadership, and ensure solutions align with urban development and community needs.
• Champion emerging water technologies, sustainable management practices, and industry best practices, driving continuous innovation and improvement in project outcomes and organizational methodologies.
• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and implement corrective actions to resolve design and operational issues, particularly in high-rise and vertically integrated developments.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical capability development and knowledge transfer within the team and across the organization.
• Contribute to the strategic development and continuous improvement of engineering processes, standards, and methodologies to enhance organizational capability in large-scale urban water infrastructure delivery.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in water engineering, water infrastructure design, and large-scale urban development projects.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering water systems for large-scale urban master plan projects, including high-rise and mixed-use developments.
• Demonstrated expertise in water and wastewater system design for complex urban environments, including treatment schemes, distribution networks, and pipeline design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical challenges and develop practical, scalable solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to prepare clear technical documentation and present findings to diverse audiences, including senior stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of water quality standards, environmental regulations, and industry codes applicable to water infrastructure projects in urban contexts.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional certification, or active progress toward obtaining one.
• Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional institution (*, ICE, CIWEM, or equivalent regional body) is preferred.
• Extensive experience working on water projects in the Middle East or similar arid/semi-arid regions, particularly within urban master plan frameworks, is preferred.
• Specialized experience with water infrastructure for high-rise buildings and vertical urban developments is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in sustainable water management practices, water conservation technologies, and circular economy approaches is preferred.
• Advanced project management experience or relevant certifications (PMP, PRINCE2) with demonstrated leadership on large-scale programs is preferred.
• Proficiency with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and integrated project delivery approaches in complex urban environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of flood mitigation, stormwater management, water reuse systems, and resilience planning for urban areas is preferred.
• Experience collaborating with water utilities, government agencies, international contractors, and urban planning authorities is preferred.

Required Skills

• Water Infrastructure Design
• Large-scale Urban Master Plan Projects
• High-rise Building Water Solutions
• Feasibility Studies
• Options Appraisals
• Concept Designs
• Engineering Analysis
• Modeling of Integrated Water Systems
• AutoCAD
• HEC-RAS
• EPANET
• Problem-Solving
• Technical Documentation
• Project Planning
• Scheduling
• Risk Management
• Client Engagement
• Stakeholder Management
• Emerging Water Technologies
• Sustainable Management Practices
• Troubleshooting
• Mentoring
• Engineering Processes
• Water Quality Standards
• Environmental Regulations
• Industry Codes
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Water and Wastewater System Design
• Treatment Schemes
• Distribution Networks
• Pipeline Design
• Communication (Written and Verbal)
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Sustainable Water Management
• Water Conservation Technologies
• Circular Economy Approaches
• Project Management
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Integrated Project Delivery
• Flood Mitigation
• Stormwater Management
• Water Reuse Systems
• Resilience Planning
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Analytical Skills
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Qualitative Reasoning
• Data-Driven Decision-Making
• Leadership Capability

Work Environment and Additional Information

This is a full-time, on-site position for an Engineer - Water with AECOM, located in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires over 10 years of experience. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.