Job Description

Engineering Hydrologist - GautengJob SummaryRequirements:More than 5 years experience in the Mining Sector, Stormwater Management Planning and Water Balances.BSc Eng (Civil) or BSc Hydrology (Hons) - preferably Masters level.A proven track record of water resource planning and modelling in small and large systemsProfessional registration (Pr.Sci.Nat or Pr. Eng).Experience working on international projects (advantageous).Extensive knowledge and experience using typical modelling systems used in South Africa - ACRU, Pitman, PC SWMM, WRYM, WRPM, HECRAS, GoldSim, WEAP, SWAT, Mike modelling and DSS tools.Use of GIS is required.Responsibilities:Developing national/regional water balance plansWater resources yield and planning analysisWater Services Development PlansWater Conservation and Demand Management PlansMaster planning and network analysisCatchment hydrology assessments including rainfall-runoff modellingDesign flood hydrologyHydraulic modellingConceptual design and sizing of stormwater infrastructureFlood risk assessment and flood line determinationWater and salt balancesDetermining the social and economic aspects of water resourcesMentoring of junior staffBusiness Development, compilation of proposal documents and costingScientific report writingAdditional Skills and Experience:Experience in multidisciplinary water-related studies (national, and regional water planning studies, and individual water infrastructure project feasibility studies).Climate change and assessment of potential impacts on water resources and supply.Risk and Vulnerability climate and water assessments.Hydraulic design of drainage structures.Water quality analysis for mining and industrial clients.Training and capacity building.Development of hydro-informatics systems / hydrological databases.Design and implementation of hydrological gauging networks.Modelling and implementation of contemporary adaptation options (such as Ecosystem-based Adaptation).

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