ARX, a global network of specialists in engineering, design, and architecture, is seeking a Plumbing Engineer for its Dubai site office to review and coordinate plumbing, public health, potable water, drainage, and pumped systems for airports, aviation facilities, industrial buildings, and large infrastructure developments, ensuring compliance with authority requirements, technical quality, safety, and constructability standards.
About the Role – Airport & Aviation Plumbing Engineering
Core Focus: Plumbing, public health, water supply, and drainage systems for aviation and large infrastructure
Facility Types: Aircraft hangars, MRO facilities, airport terminals, and other operational buildings
Technical Scope: Potable water, hot water generation, pumped systems, and pipework material selection
Drainage Expertise: Foul, storm, roof, and hazmat drainage including bunding and spill containment
Authority Coordination: Dubai Municipality, DEWA, utility authorities, and airport stakeholder approvals
🇦🇪 Dubai & GCC Expansion Opportunity with ARX
Strategic Location: Dubai, UAE – part of ARX’s significant expansion into the Middle East with UAE and KSA offices
Global Network: Offices across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania
“Glocal” Approach: Combining global expertise with local know-how across the GCC market
Career Growth: Personalized professional growth on cutting-edge Middle East and North African projects
Position Overview
This Plumbing Engineer role at ARX in Dubai involves reviewing and coordinating plumbing, public health, potable water, hot water, foul drainage, storm drainage, and pumped systems for airport and aviation facilities, industrial buildings, and large infrastructure developments. You will review pipework systems and material selections including GRP, HDPE, PPR, copper, and stainless steel, assess drainage requirements for aircraft hangars and aviation facilities, review hazmat-related drainage requirements, coordinate external potable water networks, support authority submission and approval processes, and coordinate plumbing requirements with architecture, structure, mechanical, electrical, and other multidisciplinary teams.
Why This Role Matters: As Plumbing Engineer at ARX in Dubai, you review and coordinate critical plumbing and public health systems for high-profile airport and aviation infrastructure projects, apply deep technical knowledge of water supply, drainage, and hazmat systems in specialized operational environments, work directly with DEWA, Dubai Municipality, and airport authorities on approval processes, join a global engineering network with a “glocal” approach spanning multiple continents, and build a career on cutting-edge projects driving development across the Middle East and North Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Plumbing & Public Health System Review
- Review and coordinate plumbing, public health, and pumped system deliverables
- Review plumbing systems for aircraft hangars, MRO facilities, and airport terminals
- Review potable water systems, hot water generation, and water storage tanks
- Review booster systems, pressure requirements, and distribution networks
Pipework & Material Selection
- Review GRP, HDPE, PPR, copper, stainless steel, and other pipework systems
- Assess appropriate material selections for airport and aviation applications
- Review above-ground and below-ground drainage systems
- Evaluate foul drainage, soil and waste systems, and stormwater drainage
Aviation & Hazmat Drainage
- Assess drainage requirements for aircraft hangars and aviation facilities
- Review floor drainage, trench drains, and equipment drainage systems
- Review hazmat-related drainage including bunding and interceptors
- Ensure chemical-resistant drainage and spill containment compliance
Authority & Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Coordinate external potable water networks and utility connections
- Support Dubai Municipality, DEWA, and airport stakeholder approval processes
- Coordinate plumbing requirements with architecture, structure, and MEP teams
- Support design workshops, technical meetings, and constructability assessments
Documentation & Quality Compliance
- Review plumbing calculations, design reports, and specifications
- Review drawings, schematics, equipment schedules, and material submittals
- Support testing, commissioning planning, and close-out of interdisciplinary comments
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards and ARX quality procedures
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Public Health Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, or related discipline
Experience Requirements
- 7-12 years of relevant experience
- At least 4 years reviewing plumbing, public health, water supply, and drainage submittals in the Gulf
- Airport or aviation facilities experience is required
- Middle East experience preferred, with UAE authority coordination exposure an advantage
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of potable water, hot water, cold water, and water storage systems
- Experience with aircraft hangar and aviation facility drainage systems
- Good understanding of hazmat drainage, bunding, and spill retention requirements
- Experience with GRP, HDPE, PPR, copper, and stainless steel pipe materials
- Knowledge of IPC, BS EN 12056, DEWA regulations, and Dubai Municipality requirements
- Ability to review hydraulic calculations, specifications, and commissioning documentation
Essential Skills
- Strong communication, coordination, and technical documentation skills
- Problem-solving abilities and professional English proficiency
About ARX
ARX is a global network of specialists in engineering, design, and architecture, offering 360-degree consulting, project management, and technical services across airports, bridges, buildings, tunnels, water/wastewater treatment, and many other sectors. With offices across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, ARX combines global expertise with local know-how through its “glocal” approach. This Plumbing Engineer role in Dubai marks part of ARX’s significant expansion into the Middle East, offering exposure to cutting-edge projects driving development across the GCC region.
Career Excellence: Join ARX’s Middle East expansion and shape airport and aviation infrastructure across the GCC region.
Who Should Apply?
- Plumbing Engineers: With 7-12 years of experience and Gulf project exposure
- Aviation Infrastructure Specialists: With airport, hangar, or MRO facility experience
- Public Health Engineers: With water supply and drainage design review expertise
- MEP Coordination Professionals: Experienced with DEWA and Dubai Municipality approvals
- Hazmat Drainage Specialists: With bunding and spill containment design knowledge
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