Hydrologist - Junior Engineer at WSP in Africa

• You’ll work with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, contribute to impactful water stewardship projects, and grow your technical modelling capability in a supportive and innovative environment

Responsibilities

• Giving input on water components for EIA’s and mine waste management projects;
• Technical input and understanding into water permitting projects
• Developing high quality project and design technical reports for clients;
• Assessing and analysing vast amounts of data using statistical methodologies.
• Preparing macros on MS Excel for data interpretation, reporting and management;
• Developing hydrological models including storm water management modelling, floodline assessment, climate assessment, water quality modelling for mining and industrial clients;
• Catchment Hydrological modelling including rainfall-runoff modelling and yield analysis;
• Undertaking water and salt balances, storm water management planning, flood risk assessment and flood line determination, hydrological impact assessment, water quality analysis and water quality monitoring plan;
• Displaying a safety first focus and setting a positive example by identifying and reporting hazards, near misses and incidents.
• Business development

Health and Safety

• Giving input on water components for EIA’s and mine waste management projects;
• Technical input and understanding into water permitting projects
• Developing high quality project and design technical reports for clients;
• Assessing and analysing vast amounts of data using statistical methodologies.
• Preparing macros on MS Excel for data interpretation, reporting and management;
• Developing hydrological models including storm water management modelling, floodline assessment, climate assessment, water quality modelling for mining and industrial clients;
• Catchment Hydrological modelling including rainfall-runoff modelling and yield analysis;
• Undertaking water and salt balances, storm water management planning, flood risk assessment and flood line determination, hydrological impact assessment, water quality analysis and water quality monitoring plan;
• Displaying a safety first focus and setting a positive example by identifying and reporting hazards, near misses and incidents.
• Business development

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Hydrology, preferably with a Masters, OR
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel (Advanced), MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Projects; 
• Demonstrated knowledgein water resources including hydrology, water balance, water supply feasibility, water reuse and some knowledge on the National Water Act.

Technical Skills

• Ability to prepare and manage input datasets and interface spreadsheets.
• Understanding of hydrological processes, stormwater generation, storage dynamics, and mine water systems.
• analysing data and interpreting outputs.
• Trend analysis