Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Company Name: Stantec
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Work Mode: On-site
Date Posted: 29 July 2026
Job Reference/ID: 24508BR
Job Description / Role:
Stantec is looking to hire a Mechanical Engineer for a Sewage Treatment Plant in Abu Dhabi.
This role is for a project where the authority in Dubai is requiring the rehabilitation of an existing Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) to enable it to perform at its highest possible efficiency and to extend the plant to be able to receive and treat efficiently up to around 435,000 m3 /day. The selected candidate shall have extensive experience working in local sewage treatment plant facilities along with a proven ability to manage and supervise the construction works and optimization of the operation process within the existing STP in accordance with the specification.
The project scope includes:
- Rehabilitation / Repairing of Civil Works
- Extension of the Plant to around 175,000 m3/Day
- Rehabilitation of existing 260,000m3/Day STP
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise the construction works.
- Optimize the operation process within the existing STP in accordance with the specification.
- Coordinate with various Dubai Municipality and other infrastructure authorities projects.
- Deal with emergency works.
- Deal with the public.
Experience Required:
- Thorough knowledge and work experience not less than 15 years in the equipment and control system within the sewage treatment plant.
- Thorough knowledge and work experience with different types of mechanical electrical equipment and instruments within the STPs and pumping station works.
- Thorough knowledge and experience in the design of infrastructure works.
- Work experience in dealing with emergency works.
Education Qualifications: Relevant degree from recognized university
Skills Required:
- Full and complete knowledge of existing work system of sewage treatment plants.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word excel and Primavera 3.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Capacity to make a decision.
Languages: English
Employment / Job Type: Full Time
About the Company:
Stantec is a Canadian multinational design and consulting firm founded in 1954 and headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. It provides planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, surveying, environmental science and project management services, with more than 32,000 employees working from over 450 locations and a focus on sustainable infrastructure.
Company Industry: Engineering
Department / Functional Area: Mechanical Engineering
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may apply by submitting their resume/CV through the official Stantec career website.
