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Senior Engineer – Vertical Transportation (VT)

WSP • Transport Infrastructure • Civil & Structural Engineering • Bachelor's Degree • 2 months ago
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≈ $33k – $75k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Dubai)
Seniority
Senior · 8+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 18, 2026. WSP scores B on the Alion truth index.

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WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering and professional services consulting firm headquartered in Montreal that provides technical and advisory services across the full lifecycle of built and natural environment projects. Listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange with annual revenues above C$16 billion, it operates in North America, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East and India, and its US arm is the former Parsons Brinckerhoff. It hires bridge, structural, geotechnical, electrical and substation engineers, transport planners, acoustics specialists, environmental consultants, inspectors, BIM technicians and graduates.
wsp.com • HQ: Montreal, Canada • Civil & Structural Engineering • Engineering Services • Transport Infrastructure • 5000+ employees • Est. 1959
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WSP Middle East is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - Vertical Transportation (VT) to join us in UAE. This role will play a key part in the design, specification, coordination, and delivery of vertical transportation systems across a diverse portfolio of projects, including commercial, residential, mixed-use, aviation, hospitality, and major infrastructure developments.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients, providing technical leadership and contributing to high-quality, compliant, and innovative VT solutions.

  • Lead and deliver the design and specification of vertical transportation systems, including lifts, escalators, moving walks, and specialist systems
  • Prepare technical reports, drawings, schedules, and specifications in line with project requirements and relevant standards
  • Review VT designs prepared by others, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and best practice
  • Coordinate with internal disciplines (MEP, Architecture, Structures, BIM) and external stakeholders
  • Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, and VT suppliers throughout the project lifecycle
  • Support tender evaluations, technical submissions, and contractor clarifications
  • Provide site support, including inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover activities
  • Contribute to mentoring and technical development of junior team members
  • Support business development activities where required, including proposals and client presentations
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • Minimum 8+ years’ professional experience in Vertical Transportation (VT) design and consultancy, preferably within the Middle East market
  • Proven track record delivering VT systems on large-scale, complex developments, including high-rise, mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, and infrastructure projects
  • Strong working knowledge of international and regional codes and standards, including EN, ISO, BS, and relevant local authority and civil defence requirements across the Middle East
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting programme, quality, and commercial expectations
  • Effective client, authority, and stakeholder-management skills, with experience working within multidisciplinary consultancy teams
  • Chartered Engineer status or active progress toward professional accreditation is highly desirable
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