Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

Arup is looking for a Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer based in Istanbul to take a senior technical role in the planning, design and delivery of water infrastructure projects. The role covers stormwater and drainage design, hydraulic and hydrological analysis, flood risk, utility networks, site infrastructure and water-related master planning, with ownership of defined technical work packages and collaboration with civil, transport, geotechnical, environmental and other disciplines.

Key responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic and hydrological analyses and the design of drainage, stormwater, utility, culvert, channel and other water infrastructure systems across feasibility, concept, detailed design and tender stages.
• Deliver and review calculations, hydraulic models, drawings, technical reports, specifications and design documentation, identifying technical risks, constraints and interfaces.
• Take ownership of technical work packages, coordinating with project managers, clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Guide and support junior engineers and team members, and contribute to technical reviews and Arup quality assurance processes.
• Contribute to technical proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates and business development, collaborate with Arup teams across Europe and other regions, and take part in site visits and project-related travel.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline, with at least 8 years of relevant experience in water infrastructure, hydraulic engineering, drainage, stormwater, flood risk or utility design.
• Strong experience in hydraulic and hydrological calculations and design, including stormwater and drainage networks, water and wastewater networks, urban hydrology, catchment analysis, flood risk assessment, culvert and open-channel design, utility coordination and diversion, and site infrastructure or master planning.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, drawings, reports and technical specifications.
• Understanding of local and international engineering standards and construction practices, and experience in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and spoken English; availability for project-related travel within Turkey and internationally.
• Advantageous: major infrastructure, urban development, transport, industrial or data centre projects, sustainable drainage, climate resilience, water efficiency, nature-based solutions, BIM or common data environment workflows.

Required skills

• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS
• Software such as Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, MIKE, StormCAD, InfoWorks ICM, Urbano, MS Canal or equivalent

What we offer

• Immediate incorporation.
• Continuous learning, training programmes and mentorship.
• Potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Competitive salary and benefits, plus a global profit-sharing programme.
• Hybrid working model and flexible working arrangements.
• Well-being programmes, including sports subsidies and social activities.

To apply, register an updated CV and a cover letter in English.