Senior Drainage and Hydrology Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Modeling: Designing stormwater networks, culverts, highway drainage, and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS).
• Hydraulic Analysis: Using software to simulate water flow and predict performance, such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SewerGEMS, and InfoWorks ICM.
• Flood Risk Assessment: Conducting hydrologic studies to determine flood risks, watershed analysis, and developing mitigation plans.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring designs meet local environmental regulations, water authority guidelines, and codes of practice.
• Project Management & Coordination: Preparing technical reports, cost estimates, tender documents, and collaborating with architects and contractors.
• Site Inspections: Visiting construction sites to inspect installation, verify compliance with specifications, and troubleshoot issues. 

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Water Resources Engineering.
• Software Proficiency: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS), and specialist drainage modeling tools (e.g., MicroDrainage/WinDes).
• Technical Knowledge: Sound understanding of hydraulics, fluid mechanics, hydrology, and soil mechanics.
• Certification: Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is often required for senior roles.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills to liaise with clients/planners, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.