Engineering Hydrologist
Placement Point
- Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
- Permanent
- Full-time
Assist in assessing water availability, allocation, and distribution.
Conduct analysis to determine water resources yield and plan for sustainable utilization.
Evaluate water availability for various uses.
Perform catchment hydrology assessments, including rainfall-runoff modeling.
Understand and quantify surface and groundwater interactions.
Develop design flood hydrology models.
Assess flood risk and design appropriate mitigation measures.
Utilize hydraulic models to analyse water flow, flood routing, and drainage systems.
Optimize stormwater management infrastructure.
Create conceptual designs for stormwater infrastructure.
Size stormwater conveyance systems and storage facilities.
Evaluate flood risk in various scenarios.
Determine flood lines and floodplain boundaries.
Calculate water and salt balances for specific catchments.
Understand the movement and distribution of water within the system.
Prepare comprehensive scientific reports related to hydrological studies and findings.Requirements:
- Matric (Grade 12)
- 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.
- 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.
- Professional Registration: Holds or plans to register as a Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat) or 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.
- Proficient in designing drainage structures.
- Knowledge of water quality analysis for mining and industrial clients.
- Skilled in training and capacity building.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and MS Project is required.
- Strong technical skills in AutoCAD, Civil3D, Rubicon, and HDM4.
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