Hydrological Engineer

About SMEC For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.

We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.

Along with parent company the SJ Group, 2016-2022 was a period of significant growth and development for SMEC. Spanning 40+ countries and with the specialist expertise of over 5,000 employees, SMEC continued to deliver complex major projects, world-class technical excellence and advanced engineering solutions. As part of the SJ Group, SMEC is able to leverage the capabilities of our parent and sister companies to operate flexibly and effectively in local and global markets. We have access to global network of design and engineering expertise, with 16,000 colleagues across 10 multi-disciplinary brands including architects, designers, planners, engineers and other specialists.

About The Role We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Hydrology Engineer to support the planning, design, and implementation of major road and highway infrastructure projects in Papua New Guinea. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting hydrological assessments, flood studies, drainage design, and watershed analyses to ensure safe, resilient, and sustainable transportation infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic studies for road, highway, bridge, and drainage infrastructure projects.
• Develop hydrologic models to estimate runoff, peak flows, and design flood levels
• Design road drainage systems, cross-drainage structures, stormwater management facilities, and erosion control measures.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications in accordance with project requirements
• Support environmental impact assessments related to hydrology and water resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred) in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology, or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in hydrological analysis and modeling, flood risk analysis, and hydraulic design for infrastructure projects, preferably financed by MDBs.
• Male or female
• Good communication in English Language

Preferred Skills

• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Flood frequency and floodplain analysis.
• Highway drainage and stormwater design.
• Bridge and culvert hydraulic assessment.
• Proficiency in relevant software

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