A bachelor's degree in Civil, Hydraulic, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering.
At least 10 years of experience in hydraulic physical modelling projects.
Demonstrated expertise in mobile bed models and hydraulic laboratory testing.
Strong understanding of hydrology, sediment transport, geomorphology, hydrogeomorphology, and river engineering.
Responsibilities
Lead the development, design, calibration, and operation of hydraulic physical models for river, coastal, estuarine, and hydraulic structure projects.
Design and oversee fixed-bed and mobile bed models to assess hydraulic performance, sediment transport, scour, erosion, deposition, and morphological evolution.
Collaborate with geomorphologists and hydrogeomorphologists to assess river processes and channel stability.
Work closely with hydrologists to develop representative flow scenarios, flood hydrographs, and hydraulic boundary conditions.
Integrate physical modelling findings with numerical modelling outputs for design verification and risk assessment.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers, technicians, and junior specialists.
Lead client presentations, technical workshops, and stakeholder consultations.
Advance innovative applications of physical modelling for hydraulic and morphodynamic challenges.
Desired Qualifications
A master's degree or PhD in Hydraulic Engineering, Geomorphology, Hydrogeomorphology, Sediment Transport, or a related field.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Hydraulic Physical Modelling Expert to lead the planning, design, execution, and interpretation of complex hydraulic and sediment transport physical modelling studies. The successful candidate will possess strong expertise in hydraulic engineering, physical modelling, mobile bed models, and interdisciplinary collaboration with hydrologists and hydraulic specialists.
You will support on a freelance basis over three months. This position will work with our Philippines Engineering Centre, however can be supported remotely by the freelancer from international locations, with expected two short-term site visits to project location in Sri-Lanka.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development, design, calibration, and operation of hydraulic physical models for river, coastal, estuarine, and hydraulic structure projects.
Design and oversee fixed-bed and mobile bed models to assess hydraulic performance, sediment transport, scour, erosion, deposition, and morphological evolution.
Collaborate with geomorphologists and hydrogeomorphologists to assess river processes and channel stability.
Work closely with hydrologists to develop representative flow scenarios, flood hydrographs, and hydraulic boundary conditions.
Integrate physical modelling findings with numerical modelling outputs for design verification and risk assessment.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers, technicians, and junior specialists.
Lead client presentations, technical workshops, and stakeholder consultations.
Advance innovative applications of physical modelling for hydraulic and morphodynamic challenges.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Hydraulic, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering.
Master's degree or PhD preferred in Hydraulic Engineering, Geomorphology, Hydrogeomorphology, Sediment Transport, or related field.
10+ years of experience in hydraulic physical modelling projects.
Demonstrated expertise in mobile bed models and hydraulic laboratory testing.
Strong understanding of hydrology, sediment transport, geomorphology, hydrogeomorphology, and river engineering.
H.W. Lochner has completed its rebrand as Egis following their merger in July 2025, creating a unified US infrastructure business with over 1,500 professionals across 70 offices.
The combined organisation offers services across transportation, water, energy and environmental infrastructure. It integrates Lochner's 80-plus years of US infrastructure experience with Egis' global expertise in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility.
Globally, Egis operates in 70 countries with approximately 23,500 employees. The company ranks 17th on Engineering News-Record's Top 225 International Design Firms list and seventh in transportation.
Laurent Germain, Egis Group CEO, said the rebrand strengthens their US market position and enables them to leverage their global network to address complex client challenges.
Lochner, an Egis Group company, has appointed Karen Wiemelt to its Board of Directors. Wiemelt brings over 35 years of leadership experience in the nuclear and energy sectors, with expertise in programme management, environmental remediation and strategic planning.
Wiemelt previously served as Senior Vice President and General Manager at Jacobs, where she led the company's global Energy, Security and Technology business unit. In that role, she managed a portfolio exceeding $1.5 billion in annual revenue and over 8,000 employees worldwide. She has also served on numerous industry and corporate boards.
Founded in 1944, Lochner merged with Egis Group in July 2025, positioning it as the cornerstone of Egis' US growth strategy. Wiemelt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.
CHICAGO, Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations, and mobility services, has acquired RockSol Consulting Group, Inc., a Colorado-based transportation infrastructure firm specializing in engineering, planning, environmental compliance, design, construction management, inspection, and materials testing. The acquisition strengthens Egis' transportation market position in the fast-growing Mountain States and West region of the U.S. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Thornton, Colorado, RockSol is known for the highest standard of reliability and quality in delivering highway, bridge, transit, and public works projects that enhance safety, preserve environmental resources, and improve communities. With more than 240 employees, RockSol serves municipalities, counties, state Departments of Transportation, and federal civilian agencies throughout the Western U.S. "We warmly welcome President and Founder Saeid Saeb and our new colleagues from RockSol," said Terry Ruhl, Chief Executive Officer of Egis in the U.S
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