Overview:

The Utilities Design Review Engineer is responsible for reviewing and approving utility systems designs (water, sewage, drainage, power, telecommunications, and gas) for large-scale infrastructure projects.

This role ensures that all designs meet project specifications, local regulations, and international standards while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver cost-effective and efficient utility solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Utilities Design Review and Approval:
  
  • Review and approve utility designs, including water, sewage, drainage, power, telecommunications, and gas networks, ensuring compliance with project specifications, local regulations, and international standards.
  • Ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and meet both short-term construction needs and long-term operational efficiency.
  • Provide detailed feedback to design consultants, ensuring utility systems are seamlessly integrated with other project components.
• Coordination with Other Disciplines:
  
  • Collaborate with civil, structural, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure utility designs are fully aligned with the broader project plans.
  • Facilitate integration between utility systems and other infrastructure components, ensuring smooth execution without design conflicts.
  • Communicate regularly with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to address and resolve design-related issues.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance:
  
  • Ensure all utility designs adhere to local building codes, safety regulations, and international best practices.
  • Conduct quality assurance reviews to identify potential issues and recommend corrective actions to maintain high standards.
  • Oversee the implementation of design changes during construction to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Technical Problem Solving:
  
  • Address and resolve technical challenges related to utility systems during the design and construction phases, providing timely and cost-effective solutions.
  • Serve as the project's technical expert on utilities, offering guidance and advice to the design and construction teams.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  
  • Maintain accurate records of utility design reviews, including approvals, design revisions, and quality control documentation.
  • Prepare reports summarizing key decisions, review activities, and any necessary follow-up actions.
• Client and Stakeholder Communication:
  
  • Act as the primary contact for utility design matters, providing updates to clients and addressing their concerns.
  • Participate in stakeholder meetings and project reviews to discuss utility design progress and ensure alignment with project goals.

Competency Requirements:

• Extensive experience in the design and review of utility systems, including water, sewage, drainage, and power, for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of local utility regulations and international standards, with demonstrated expertise in utility integration within complex infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage the coordination of utility designs across multiple project components.
• Proficiency in engineering and project management software tools, with a structured approach to managing design reviews.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:
  
  • BSc Holders: Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Utilities Engineering from a recognized Western-accredited university, with over 15 years of relevant experience.
  • MSc Holders: Master's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Utilities Engineering from a recognized Western-accredited university, with over 12 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Membership:
  
  • Chartered membership in a recognized institution (e.g., ICE, IMechE, CIBSE, or equivalent).
• Experience:
  
  • Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in utility design review, with at least 5 years in a senior engineering role. Experience in the Middle East is preferred.
• Language Skills:
  
  • Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
• Other Skills:
  
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and project teams.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities, ensuring utility designs meet both regulatory requirements and project-specific goals.
  • Commitment to quality assurance, safety, and regulatory compliance in all utility design activities.

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