Under the contract, Jacobs will be responsible for project management, quality assurance, safety assurance, permitting support, engineering review, construction oversight and start-up and commissioning oversight.

The value of the overall new integrated power and water project is in excess of $1bn.

Jacobs Group vice president Bob Irvin said this integrated project supports the company’s long-term commitment to clients in the Middle East.

Marafiq is engaged in the development, operation and maintenance of power and water treatment systems.

Jacobs is a provider of technical, professional, and construction services.