Engineering Hydrologist

FUNCTION: ENGINEERING HYDROLOGIST DISCIPLINE: ENGINEERING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT LOCATION: HILTON OFFICE IN THE KZN MIDLANDS. DURATION: PERMANENT SALARY: MARKET RELATED _________________________________________________________________ "Our client is seeking an ENGINEERING HYDROLOGIST to enhance its Hydrology and Water Resources Management section. This position is based at the Hilton Office in KZN, MIDLANDS ." JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate on the development of national and regional water balance plans. Conduct analysis to determine water resources yield and plan for sustainable utilization. Perform catchment hydrology assessments, including rainfall-runoff modeling. Develop design flood hydrology models. Assess flood risk and design appropriate mitigation measures. Optimize stormwater management infrastructure. Create conceptual designs for stormwater infrastructure. Prepare comprehensive scientific reports related to hydrological studies and findings. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: BSc Eng (Civil) or BSc Hydrology (Hons): A relevant engineering or hydrology degree. Professional Registration: Current registration as a Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat) or plans to register as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) within the next 3 years. Multidisciplinary Studies: Experience in multidisciplinary water-related studies, including national and regional water planning studies and individual water infrastructure project feasibility studies. Climate Change Assessment: Familiarity with assessing potential impacts of climate change on water resources and supply. Modeling Systems and GIS: Proficient in using typical modeling systems (ACRU, Pitman, PC SWMM, WRYM, WRPM, HEC-RAS, GoldSim, WEAP, SWAT, Mike modeling, and DSS tools) and GIS for water-related assessments. Hydrological Modeling and Planning: Demonstrated experience in hydrological modeling, water resources planning, flood determination, and water balance analysis. GIS (Geographic Information Systems): Skilled in utilizing GIS for water-related assessments and planning. Scientific Report Writing: Experienced in preparing comprehensive scientific reports related to water resources and hydrology. ________________________________________ Contact: Ntuthuko Mthembu Email: "We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law."