Senior Marine Environmental Engineer

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future-ready!

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Conduct Environmental Impact Assessments for marine projects (e.g., ports, dredging, coastal developments) in compliance with UAE and international regulations.
• Identify, assess, and propose mitigation measures for environmental risks.
• Monitor and manage the impact of marine construction activities on ecosystems, including coral reefs, mangroves, and marine fauna.
• Develop and implement biodiversity conservation plans.
• Ensure projects meet UAE environmental regulations and standards.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies to obtain necessary environmental permits.
• Conduct water and sediment quality testing before, during, and after marine construction.
• Develop strategies to minimize pollution and sedimentation impacts.
• Oversee the management of waste generated from marine construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with UAE’s waste disposal and recycling regulations.
• Develop and execute monitoring programs for air, water, and noise pollution.
• Provide real-time data and recommendations to minimize environmental disruptions.
• Integrate sustainable practices into marine project designs.
• Assess climate change impacts on coastal projects and recommend adaptive measures.
• Prepare environmental management plans (EMP) and compliance reports.
• Document findings and provide recommendations for environmental improvements.
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• 10 years of experience in marine environmental engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in UAE
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Marine Science, or related disciplines.
• Master’s degree in Environmental Science or Coastal Engineering is advantageous.
• Proficiency in environmental modeling tools and software (e.g., MIKE21, Delft3D).
• Strong knowledge of UAE and international environmental regulations and standards.
• Relevant certifications such as ISO 14001 Lead Auditor or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for environmental impact mitigation
  
  

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic.