Principal Hydrologist / Principal Water Resources Engineer at WSP in Africa

About the Job

Job Description

Purpose of the role:

• WSP has a new full-time opportunity within our Water Use and Resource Management team for a Principal Hydrologist or Water Resources Engineer, based in Midrand. You will be supporting and contributing on hydrological projects such as storm water management, hydrology studies/modelling, river design, water intakes, water quality modelling, climate assessment and modelling and water management plans. The position offers great plans for growth and development in a senior leadership role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing hydrological models including storm water management modelling, floodline assessment, climate assessment, water quality modelling for mining and industrial clients;
• Catchment Hydrological modelling including rainfall-runoff modelling and yield analysis;
• Undertaking water and salt balances, storm water management planning, flood risk assessment and flood line determination, hydrological impact assessment, water quality analysis and water quality monitoring plan;
• Giving input on water components for EIA’s and mine waste management projects;
• Technical input and understanding into water permitting projects
• Developing high quality project and design technical reports for clients;
• Assessing and analysing vast amounts of data using statistical methodologies.
• Preparing macros on MS Excel for data interpretation, reporting and management;
• Providing leadership by mentoring and developing the broader team;
• Assist with revenue and resource planning for the team;
• Providing technical reviews of proposal, reports and deliverables (QA/QC)
• Preparing proposals, reports and deliverables for senior staff review; and
• Displaying a safety first focus and setting a positive example by identifying and reporting hazards, near misses and incidents.
• Leading the hydrological modelling team
• Business development  by building the business, client base and sector
• Mentorship and development of team

Health and Safety:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Hydrology, preferably with an Honours degree (Masters highly advantageous), including 6+ years’ working experience in a similar field, and experience in the field of Environmental Engineering related to surface water is required OR
• Bachelor of Science in Civil/Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with exposure to environmental water related engineering
• Membership of professional industry bodies (Pr.Sci.Nat, Pr Eng) or similar
• Extensive experience in project management on a wide range of projects – a project management qualification would be advantageous
• In-depth experience of using Pitman, WRSM 2000 PCSWMM, Hec-RAS, Hec-HMS, GoldSim, CAD, ArcGIS, QGIS, CAD will be advantageous
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel (Advanced), MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Projects;
• Demonstrated ability in water resources including hydrology, water balance, water supply feasibility, water reuse and some knowledge on the National Water Act.