Description
WSP is seeking a Senior Engineer - Water Resources to join their technical support team in Bengaluru. The successful applicant will undertake specialized analyses and studies related to hydrology and hydrotechnics for mining water projects.
The role involves working closely with WSP's global Mining Team, led by the Mining Team Leader. The goal is to deliver high-quality technical work, contributing to the success of mining projects by supporting client-focused project delivery.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage comprehensive water resource management studies for mining projects, from conceptual design to implementation and optimization.
- Utilize advanced modelling and simulation tools to predict water-related risks and evaluate mitigation measures.
- Evaluate mine tailings dam integrity using computed-aided models for dam break scenarios.
- Conduct hydrological studies, including desk-based research, conceptual, analytical, and numerical modeling, and analyze data with input/output uncertainties.
- Conduct storm analysis, undertake hydraulic computations, and engage in 1D/2D hydraulic simulation to estimate floods and assess risks.
- Lead the team in designing water management infrastructure for mines, spanning from initial feasibility studies to detailed civil engineering stages.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and contributing to knowledge sharing within the firm.
- Prepare detailed reports, technical documentation, and presentations for clients, showcasing project outcomes, findings, and recommendations.
- Execute project management responsibilities, such as composing reports and proposals, interacting with clients, and offering guidance to staff members.
Key Competencies:
- Experience undertaking flood-related studies for environmental assessments and infrastructure design projects across various sectors, particularly in Mining, Water, and Urban Development.
- Total experience of 10+ years.
- Strong knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, and water quality modelling practices and guidelines.
- Proficiency in software used for hydrology models and hydraulic models, such as TUFLOW, ICM, HEC-RAS, and associated GIS software programs (QGIS).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a demonstrated ability to apply them to water resources challenges.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse stakeholders.