Senior Hydrologist-15 years

About this role

Experience: Minimum 12–15 years

Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or a related discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological assessments of watersheds, river basins, lakes, and groundwater systems.
• Analyze rainfall, runoff, streamflow, groundwater recharge, and water balance data.
• Develop and calibrate hydrological and hydraulic models for flood forecasting, water resource planning, and climate resilience studies.
• Assess flood risks and recommend mitigation measures, including nature-based solutions.
• Evaluate surface water and groundwater interactions and prepare water resource inventories.
• Support the preparation of master plans, regional plans, and infrastructure projects by integrating hydrological considerations.
• Identify water-related risks and propose sustainable water management strategies.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental, geological, infrastructure, tourism, and urban planning experts.
• Engage with government agencies, local communities, and other stakeholders to collect data and validate findings.
• Prepare technical reports, maps, presentations, and documentation in accordance with project requirements.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in hydrological and hydraulic modelling software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, MIKE Suite, SWAT, or WEAP.
• Strong knowledge of watershed management, floodplain analysis, and climate change adaptation.
• Experience with GIS and remote sensing tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Familiarity with national and international water resource management guidelines.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferred Experience
• Experience in at least two master planning, river basin management, or water resource development projects.
• Prior experience working with multidisciplinary teams on urban, regional, or tourism development projects.
• Experience with projects funded by multilateral agencies such as ADB, World Bank, or similar institutions is desirable.