Hydraulic Engineer

Position Summary

We are looking for a Hydraulics Engineer to support the design, calculation, coordination, and execution of swimming pools, water features, fountains, splash pads, irrigation systems, pump rooms, and associated MEP works. The candidate shall be responsible for hydraulic calculations, equipment selection, piping design, technical submittals, site coordination, and testing/commissioning support.

Key Responsibilities

Hydraulic Design & Calculations

• Prepare hydraulic calculations for swimming pools, water features, splash pads, dry deck fountains, irrigation systems, and pump-room networks.
• Calculate flow rates, turnover rates, pipe sizing, head loss, pump head, balancing tank capacity, surge volume, filtration rates, and system pressure requirements.
• Select suitable pumps, filters, UV systems, chemical dosing systems, heat pumps, valves, manifolds, nozzles, jets, and related equipment.
• Prepare pump curves, duty/standby arrangements, and verify system performance against project requirements.

Design & Technical Documentation

• Prepare and review MEP layouts, pump-room layouts, piping schematics, valve arrangements, manifold details, and equipment schedules.
• Coordinate with CAD draftsmen for preparation of shop drawings, as-built drawings, builders work drawings, and coordinated layouts.
• Prepare material submittals, method statements, technical datasheets, compliance statements, and calculation reports.
• Review project specifications, BOQ, IFC drawings, tender drawings, and authority/client requirements.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with consultants, clients, main contractors, suppliers, and internal site teams for technical clarifications and approvals.
• Attend technical meetings and respond to RFIs, comments, and consultant observations.
• Support procurement by verifying technical offers, supplier quotations, and material compliance.
• Coordinate with electrical/control teams for pump control panels, water level sensors, DMX/PLC controls, and automation requirements.

Site Support & QA/QC

• Provide technical support to site teams during installation of pumps, filters, pipework, valves, nozzles, manifolds, and treatment systems.
• Inspect hydraulic installations and ensure work is executed as per approved drawings and specifications.
• Support MIR, WIR, testing, flushing, pressure testing, commissioning, and handover documentation.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic issues such as low pressure, uneven flow, pump cavitation, leakage, air locking, filtration inefficiency, and nozzle imbalance.

Testing & Commissioning

• Prepare and assist in testing and commissioning procedures for pools, fountains, water features, splash pads, and irrigation pump systems.
• Verify pump performance, flow balancing, filtration operation, dosing system operation, UV operation, and control sequencing.
• Prepare commissioning records, O&M manuals, training documents, and final handover files.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in hydraulic design or MEP systems, preferably in swimming pools, fountains, water features, irrigation, or pump-room systems.
• UAE/GCC project experience is preferred.

Required Technical Skills

• Pump selection and hydraulic calculations.
• Pipe sizing, head loss calculation, flow balancing, and filtration system design.
• Understanding of swimming pool systems, water features, dry deck fountains, splash pads, balancing tanks, surge tanks, and pump rooms.
• Knowledge of pumps, filters, valves, strainers, UV systems, dosing systems, heat pumps, nozzles, manifolds, and water level control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, MEP, and landscape drawings.
• AutoCAD knowledge is preferred.
• Experience with Excel-based hydraulic calculation sheets is required.
• Knowledge of Revit, HAP, EPANET, Pipe Flow Expert, or similar so