Principal Engineer - Wet Utilities

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About AtkinsRéalis 

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn. 

AtkinsRealis is looking for an experienced Principal Engineer-Wet utilities for our Middle east delivery team to be based in Cairo, Egypt. As a Principal Engineer, would play a pivotal role in the leading the design and delivery of various projects to a high-quality and ensures solid collaboration between LPO and GTC; would be involved on a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers providing a professional design service to our clients/Lead Project Offices (LPOs);

Responsibilities:

• Leads the design process of wet utilities- Gravity and Pressure networks. Check and review Concept, Preliminary, Detailed design, related calculations specification and documentation.

• Check and Review hydraulic models-Gravity and Pressure networks; Design Reports

• Check and review 3D models (Civil 3d /Revit)/ drawing, components and interface between design and BIM software’s.

• Multi Discipline coordination’s and coordination’s with LPOs and Clients.

• Conversant in using CDE- ProjectWise, BIM 360, MS teams, SharePoint sites etc.

• Contribute in Utility Clash analysis and Clash resolution

• Provide technical guidance within design teams with minimal external guidance.

• Preparing budget, resourcing and delivering to the budget and agreed time frame.

• Takes responsibility for writing effective sections of Technical Design reports/Technical Notes.

• Mentoring the team for skill development and enhancement for the team working on the projects.

• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective project execution.

• Liaise with authorities and other stakeholders to obtain design approval at all stages of design development.

• Stay informed about advancements in wet utility systems and incorporate best practices.

• Provide technical expertise and support during the construction, commissioning, and operation phases of the infrastructure projects.

• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.

• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

• Apply AtkinsRéalis Quality, Safety & Environmental (QSE) standards and Business Management System (BMS).

• Embrace digital engineering and promoting innovative engineering design solutions.

• Develop sustainable solutions and try for carbon low designs working towards NetZero.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree/Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering from a reputed institute

• A Minimum of 18 years of experience in the Water & Wastewater Industry.

• Wet utilities design- Storm water , Wastewater, Potable water and TSE for UK, Middle East and other regions.

• Proven experience of various software’s like Microdrainage, CivilStorm, Sewergems/Watergems etc. Working knowledge of BIM platforms like Civil3D, Microstation and/or Open Roads/ Inroads/ MX Road, Revit. Navisworks etc.

• Experience in International Standards and Middle East Standards.

• Experience in implementing quality standards and procedures.

• Experience of leading and delivering major Infrastructure projects at Master plan, Concept and Detailed Design stages.

• Clear knowledge of work procedures, and ability to brief project team.

• Good written and verbal English language communication skills.

• Positive Attitude and eagerness to learn and use new water related design software’s, tools and processes for automation and digital efficiency as per the project and business requirement.

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, seniors, team members and clients.

• A team player and work in collaboration.

• Chartered member or working towards chartership (ICE, CIWEM or equivalent).

AtkinsRealis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented;

• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice;

• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect;

• Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement;

• Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.