Junior Water Resources Engineer at WSP in Africa

Job Description

Key Role

• WSP has a an opportunity within our Water Use and Resource Management team for a Junior Hydrologist or Water Resources Engineer, based in Midrand. You will be supporting and contributing on hydrological projects such as storm water management, hydrology studies/modelling, river design, water intakes, water quality modelling, climate assessment and modelling and water management plans.

Key Responsibilities

• 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;
• Giving input on water components for EIA’s and mine waste management projects;
• Assessing and analysing vast amounts of data using statistical methodologies.
• Preparing macros on MS Excel for data interpretation, reporting and management

Health and Safety

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Qualifications

Qualifications and Required Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Civil/Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with exposure to environmental water related engineering
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel (Advanced), MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Projects;