Hydrologist/Hydraulic Engineer at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)

Details:

The specialist shall be an experienced hydraulic engineer/hydrologist specializing in operational hydrologist/hydraulic design of national and international repute. He should have professional experience preferably not less than 20 years in processing and reviewing of raw hydrometric data, analysis of extreme rainfall and river flow statistic, preparation of river flow hydrograph and flow-duration curves for use in deriving reservoir rule curves, rainfall runoff simulation of river flow under condition of inadequate flow for determination of low frequency inflow hydrograph for dam’s reservoir. Reservoir operational modelling to determine extreme spillway discharges, dam break modelling as well as review of hydraulic design such as spillway, stilling basins, outlet works etc.

The Primary Responsibilities for This Role Will Include

• Providing state-of-the-art hydrologic/ hydraulic model and designs in our projects
• Contributing towards developing and managing hydrology investigation programs, review of, or preparation of hydrological baseline reports, conveyance, storage, and erosion structures design, preparation of hydrological/hydraulic models and design reports and plans and specifications
• Organizing, drafting and coordinating production of assigned sections of various reports to ensure technical consistency and inclusion of appropriate documentation
• Coordinating with clients, regulatory agencies, and subcontractors. Performing project administration including writing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, tracking project costs, and completing progress reports to ensure quality and profitability

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in surface water/hydraulics/hydrology or Water Resources engineering
• 20 years of professional experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design, sediment transport (or related surface water engineering)
• Industry hydrologic/hydraulic modelling experience required (HEC Models) including experience in steady state and unsteady analyses and sediment transport
• Hands-on advance modelling strongly preferred (i.e CFD applied to Hydraulic Engineering and 2D Modelling)
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, and excellent computer skills (programming languages, numerical analysis, and CAD and GIS applications, and office productivity software)
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, report preparation

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering (Master’s degree a plus)
• At least 20 years cognate experience in dam engineering and construction.

• COREN required
• Excellent time management and organizational skills required.
• Must have strong oral/written communication skills and ability to work well in teams.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required
• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with technical analysis software, MS

• Strong fundamental knowledge of geologic and/or geotechnical engineering principles, soil and rock mechanics, earthquake engineering, and engineering design. Working knowledge of numeric modelling and finite element analysis, seismic hazard assessments, seismic analysis and designs and proficiency with related geotechnical computer applications a plus.

• Willingness to travel on temporary assignments as needed.