Senior Drainage / Hydrology Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Drainage / Hydrology Engineer to lead the planning, analysis, and design of surface and subsurface drainage systems for infrastructure and development projects. The role involves hydrological modeling, flood risk assessment, stormwater management design, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements.

Candidate shall have proven experience delivering end-to-end drainage design solutions across urban, industrial, highway, airport, seaport, and railway projects.

Key Responsibilities

Hydrology & Hydraulic Analysis

• Perform hydrological studies including rainfall-runoff analysis, watershed modeling, and flood estimation.
• Conduct hydraulic analysis for open channels, culverts, stormwater networks, and river systems.
• Develop floodplain maps and assess flood risks using appropriate models.

Drainage Design

• Design stormwater drainage systems including:
  • Roadside drainage (gutters, ditches)
  • Culverts and cross-drainage works
  • Stormwater pipelines and retention/detention systems
• Ensure efficient stormwater management while minimizing flood risks and erosion.

Modeling & Software Use

• Utilize industry-standard tools such as:
  • HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS
  • SWMM, MIKE FLOOD / MIKE URBAN
  • Civil 3D, InfoWorks, or similar platforms
• Prepare model inputs, calibrate models, and interpret results for design optimization.

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with civil, structural, environmental, and geotechnical teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and government authorities.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure all designs comply with applicable standards, codes, and guidelines (IRC, MoRTH, local municipal requirements, international standards, etc.).
• Prepare reports, technical specifications, and design documentation for approvals.

Risk & Sustainability

• Conduct climate resilience and flood risk assessments.
• Implement sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and low impact development (LID) solutions where applicable.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory)
• Master’s Degree in Hydrology / Water Resources Engineering (mandatory)

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in:
  • Highway or urban drainage projects
  • Large infrastructure development
  • Flood risk and hydrological assessments

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, and drainage engineering principles
• Proficiency in:
  • HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS
  • SWMM / MIKE / InfoWorks
  • AutoCAD / Civil 3D
• Experience with GIS tools (ArcGIS/QGIS) preferred

• Postgraduate in Hydrology / Environmental Engineering (or equivalent) with 10+ years of proven experience delivering end-to-end drainage design solutions across urban, industrial, highway, airport, seaport, and railway projects.
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan, model, and optimize stormwater systems, from catchment analysis and concept stage through to detailed design and GFC deliverables.
• Strong command of hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools (SWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SewerCAD/Storm CAD, Civil 3D, QGIS, TUFLOW, MIKE, HY-8), applied to solve complex drainage challenges.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Leadership and team management capability
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Key Competencies

• Flood risk assessment and mitigation
• Watershed management
• Stormwater system optimization
• Sustainable drainage design
• Regulatory compliance and approvals

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in international projects or multi-disciplinary teams
• Knowledge of climate change impact assessment
• Chartered Engineer / Professional Engineer (preferred)

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory)
• Master’s Degree in Hydrology / Water Resources Engineering (mandatory)

Additional Information

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.