Parsons Corporation
Multinational technology‑driven engineering and infrastructure firm serving government and private sectors.
Lead Drainage Engineer (Design)
Lead design and delivery of drainage and stormwater systems for infrastructure projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will oversee hydraulic and hydrological modeling, conduct flood risk assessments and drainage impact studies, and provide technical leadership to ensure compliance with design standards. You will develop water‑sensitive urban design solutions, coordinate with CAD/BIM/3‑D teams, and liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities to secure approvals. • Lead planning, design, and delivery of drainage and stormwater management systems for infrastructure projects. • Manage hydraulic and hydrological modeling, flood risk assessments, and drainage impact studies. • Provide technical leadership and ensure compliance with design standards, reviewing and approving calculations, drawings, and reports. • Develop water‑sensitive urban design (WSUD) solutions and coordinate with CAD/BIM/3‑D modeling teams. • Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities to secure approvals and resolve technical issues. • Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to achieve successful delivery. • Mentor and develop team members, fostering technical capability and professional growth. • Stay current with emerging drainage technologies, modeling tools, and industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸drainage design
- ▸hydraulic modeling
- ▸flood assessment
- ▸wsud solutions
- ▸cad bim
- ▸client liaison
What You Bring
The successful candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in civil, hydraulic, hydrology or water engineering, with a master's degree considered an advantage, and bring at least 20 years of experience in water engineering and stormwater drainage design. Required expertise includes advanced proficiency in modeling software such as SWMM, StormCAD, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, and InfoWorks ICM, strong GIS and CAD skills, and Chartered Engineer (CEng) qualification or progress toward it. • Hold a BSc in Civil/Hydraulic/Hydrology/Water Engineering; MSc advantageous. • Minimum 20 years of water engineering experience, including stormwater drainage design for civil and transport projects. • Proficient in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software (SWMM, StormCAD, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, InfoWorks ICM 1D/2D). • Strong GIS and CAD skills (ArcMap, QGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation). • Chartered Engineer (CEng) qualified or progressing, with MME Engineer Registration to be obtained within six months. • Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, manage multiple projects, and communicate effectively. • Experience in Qatar and the Middle East is a plus.
Requirements
- ▸bsc
- ▸20 years
- ▸swmm
- ▸autocad
- ▸chartered
- ▸gis
Benefits
Parsons invites you to imagine a career where you thrive, collaborate with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by a leadership vision that values people, embraces agility, and fosters growth, the company cultivates an innovative culture that empowers employees to reach their full potential. Parsons is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. The company invests in employee wellbeing and provides limitless growth opportunities, encouraging you to aim for the stars. • Offers unlimited growth opportunities and a focus on employee wellbeing.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time