Responsibilities
Role SummarySuitable candidate for this role is an emerging technical professional in Surface Water Modelling. You will be rendering end to end Hydraulic and Hydrological Modelling and allied engineering services for Surface Water systems. The role involves coordination with design engineers and peergroups across India and Australia while reporting to Head of Department in India. Your proven hands-on expertise in TuFlow, RORB and GIS will be critical to success in this role. Additional expertise in Autodesk Innovyze ICM will be preferred. An ideal candidate would be an young professional with prior exposure to international markets and seeking career advancement in core technical domains.
Responsibilities
- Apply hydraulic principles for River, Storm and Waste Water infrastructure planning, including stormwater networks, culverts, bridges as well as open channel and 2D surface flows.
- Develop hydraulic models, interpret outputs and leverage understanding of urban hydrology for infrastructure planning.
- Use Innovyze ICM and/or Tuflow software to build, update or test options/scenarios for river and/or stormwater systems. This includes model schematisation, assessment of model inputs and gap analysis, model build, validation and calibration, system performance assessment, and floodplain and hazard mapping.
- Perform hydrological modelling using RORB, XPRAFTS or similar tools (highly desirable).
- Interpret and manipulate geospatial datasets using ArcGIS or QGIS and post-process modelling results to develop GIS based mapping outputs.
- Translate modelling assessments into clear, concise technical reports and presentations at high levels of professional and technical calibre suitable for presenting to clients.
- Ensure model accuracy based on available information across Model Build, Demand Analysis & Allocation, Calibration and Masterplanning
- Apply sound engineering judgement and best practices to arrive at technical decisions that drive innovative, fit-for-purpose and value-engineered solutions to meet project and client needs.
- Ensure that all technical risks are understood, managed, assigned to the organisation best placed to manage the risk, and that these are well communicated to the project team and/or the client.
- Ensure all assignments are completed on schedule and within budget while implementing Quality Assurance protocols.
- Support delivery of registrations of interest, pre-qualifications, project proposals/bids, fee estimates, project work programmes and budgets.
- Work with project leadership to plan projects through proper scoping with appropriate inputs, outputs, verifications and project reviews.
- Help Technical leadership in developing, establishing and maintaining appropriate professional and technical standards within the organisation.
- Peer review work done by colleagues and team members as necessary.
- Maintain knowledge of appropriate technical standards, legislation, codes of practice and Australian norms to ensure compliance with applicable standards, specifications, tolerances, safety factors and project brief. Keep abreast of industry developments, trends and processes.
- Liaise and work closely with Sector leadership and peer groups across India and Australia; Act as a brand ambassador of GCC within WSP in India across geographies; Create opportunities to share learnings, improvements, new tools, better practices etc. with the wider team.
Desired Skills
- Fluency in spoken and written English and able to communicate ideas and complex technical matters lucids and with laconic brevity.
- Familiarity with detailed design documentation and specifications.
- Able to develop and promote technical innovations and out-of-the-box ideas; Persuasive.
- Effective problem solver engaging sound problem solving techniques and appropriate analysis; Application of knowledge learning principles.
- Can positively impact and influence office culture with and optimistic and dynamic outlook towards opportunities; Can work collaboratively with different stakeholders and across cross-cultural teams; Ability to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
- Display drive, energy and enthusiasm for getting things done with high levels of motivation and energy; Project credibility demonstrate professionalism and inspire confidence with high emotional intelligence and self-awareness of strengths and potential areas for development
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail; Able to perform independently and/or under minimum supervision.
- Candidates with knowledge of Australian Flood Management guidelines will be preferred.
Software Proficiencies
- MUST HAVE software proficiencies: TuFlow, RORB, QGIS; candidates with additional competencies in Innovyze ICM, XPRAFTS will be preferred.
- API programming skills (especially using RubyScript), SQL and VBS scripting within MS Excel with demonstrated automation/digital innovation will be given preference.
- Good to have software proficiencies: Bentley SewerGEMS, Innovyze WSPro, ArcGIS, Civil 3D, 12D, HEC-RAS, HY-8, DHI MIKE and similar.
Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Water Resource Engineering or Environmental Engineering or similar
- Member of a professional body like CIWEM, ICE etc.
Experience
- 6+ years of experience in Hydraulic and Hydrological Modelling including at least 4+ years of hands on experience using TuFlow/RORB
- Past experience in AU/NZ projects is preferred; should at least have experience in overseas (UK/US/ME) projects
Qualifications
BGV:
- Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
- Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.
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