Drainage Design Engineer

Nova International General Contracting is a well established UAE-based company dedicated to delivering excellence in general contracting and construction, specialized in executing branded residences. We are committed to the highest standards of quality, innovation, and client satisfaction in every project we undertake. Our ambition is to grow as a trusted partner and deliver landmark developments that shape the future of the UAE’s built environment. Join us as we set new benchmarks in construction and project delivery.

Job Description The Drainage Design Engineer is a specialist role responsible for reviewing and verifying all drainage design deliverables produced by the appointed design consultant for a large-scale, phased residential Design & Build development on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The role focuses specifically on storm water and foul drainage infrastructure — covering drainage network design, hydraulic analysis, catchment assessment, and outfall arrangements — ensuring that all submitted drainage designs meet project requirements, Abu Dhabi authority standards, and applicable codes of practice.

Reporting to the Senior Roads Design Engineer, the successful candidate works closely within the roads and drainage team to ensure that drainage and road designs are fully integrated. Working knowledge of road design principles is advantageous for coordination and design integration purposes, with road design review managed by the Senior Roads Design Engineer.

Key Responsibilities Drainage Design Review & Verification

• Review all drainage design submissions from the appointed consultant including drawings, hydraulic calculations, specifications, and reports.
• Verify that drainage solutions comply with ADSSC standards, Abu Dhabi authority requirements, and project-specific criteria.
• Assess storm water drainage designs including catchment analysis, rainfall intensity, pipe sizing, inlet design, and outfall arrangements.
• Review foul drainage network designs including sewer pipe sizing, gradients, manhole layouts, and connection to ADSSC infrastructure.
• Evaluate hydraulic analysis reports and verify adequacy of drainage network capacity under design storm conditions.
• Check drainage profiles, long-sections, and manhole schedules for accuracy and compliance.
• Review sustainable urban drainage (SuDS) provisions and attenuation designs where applicable.
• Identify design deficiencies or non-conformances and prepare draft technical review comments for consultant response and close-out.
• Maintain and update the drainage design submission register and review comment tracker.

Authority & Compliance

• Support the preparation of drainage design packages for ADSSC, DM, TASAREEH, and other relevant authority submissions.
• Assist in tracking authority comments and coordinating consultant responses for drainage NOC and approval processes.
• Maintain working knowledge of ADSSC drainage design standards, Abu Dhabi drainage codes, and Yas Island-specific drainage requirements.

Construction Support

• Assist in reviewing drainage shop drawings, contractor submittals, and method statements during the construction phase.
• Support resolution of technical queries (RFIs) and design clarifications related to drainage works during construction.
• Participate in site visits to verify drainage installations are executed in accordance with approved designs.
• Support drainage testing, commissioning, and ADSSC connection approval processes as required.

Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate closely with the Senior Roads Design Engineer to ensure road and drainage designs are fully integrated and levels are compatible.
• Liaise with the Infrastructure Lead Engineer and NOC team on drainage-related authority submissions.
• Attend design review meetings and drainage coordination workshops as required.
• Maintain accurate records of drainage design submissions, review cycles, and comm