Senior Project / Water Engineer

Senior Project / Water Engineer Full-time State/Province: Riyadh Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Arabia Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: On-Site Operating Group: International Primary Location: KSA - Duba, Tabuk, Street Prince Kha Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description • Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced heavy water engineer, with expertise in deuterium oxide systems and specialized nuclear applications. Gathers and correlates heavy water engineering data using established procedures, including isotopic analysis, purity assessments, and system performance metrics. Works on detailed engineering assignments involving heavy water reactor calculations, tritium management, and specialized testing protocols. Proposes approaches to solve new heavy water engineering challenges using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments. Identifies discrepancies in heavy water system results and recommends corrective actions. Provides technical guidance to entry-level engineers on heavy water handling, safety protocols, and operational procedures. Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision, maintaining compliance with heavy water regulatory standards. Independently performs all tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for heavy water engineering works, including system optimization and safety analysis. Performance at this level requires developmental experience in a professional heavy water engineering position. Qualifications **Required Qualifications:** Minimum 10 years of professional experience in water engineering, heavy water systems, or related nuclear engineering disciplines Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field Professional Engineer (PE) license or SCE certification Demonstrated expertise in heavy water handling, deuterium oxide systems, and specialized nuclear applications Proven experience with isotopic analysis, purity assessments, and system performance evaluation Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements for heavy water operations Excellent technical writing and communication skills for documentation and guidance **Preferred Qualifications:** Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline 15+ years of progressive experience in heavy water engineering or nuclear facility operations Experience with tritium management and specialized testing protocols Familiarity with reactor design calculations and safety analysis methodologies Track record of mentoring and developing junior engineering staff Experience managing projects within budget and schedule constraints Additional Information At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an