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.