Drainage Planning Expert

Weekday AI (YC W21); India; Remote; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology company in India is seeking a Hydrologist / Drainage Planning Expert to lead hydrological design activities across various projects. The role includes performing rainfall-runoff analysis, designing efficient drainage systems, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have 3-12 years of experience and a strong foundation in hydrology and hydraulics, with proficiency in relevant modeling tools and GIS software. A full-time employment opportunity with a focus on innovative solutions in water resources engineering awaits qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience in relevant field.
• 3-12 years of experience in hydrology or water resources engineering required.
• Certifications in hydraulic modeling tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrological, hydraulic, and drainage design activities.
• Prepare detailed hydrology reports and technical documentation.
• Conduct rainfall-runoff analysis and watershed assessments.
• Design stormwater drainage infrastructure and prepare documentation.

Skills

Strong foundation in hydrology

Hands-on experience with modeling tools

Proficiency in GIS tools

Ability to interpret LiDAR data

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication skills

Education

M.Tech / M.Sc in Hydrology or Civil Engineering

B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Job description

The Hydrologist / Drainage Planning Expert will lead hydrological, hydraulic, and stormwater drainage design activities across infrastructure, transportation, water resources, and urban development projects. The role involves rainfall‑runoff analysis, watershed assessment, hydraulic modeling, flood‑risk evaluation, and the design of efficient drainage systems. The position requires close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and the ability to deliver engineering‑ready reports, drawings, and data‑driven solutions using survey and geospatial datasets.

Minimum Experience: 2 years

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rainfall‑runoff analysis using standard hydrological and statistical methods.
• Conduct catchment and watershed delineation, infiltration analysis, and runoff estimation.
• Analyze rainfall, discharge, and historical flood data to assess flood risks.
• Develop and validate hydraulic models using tools such as HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, SWMM, or equivalent software.
• Design stormwater drainage infrastructure including channels, culverts, cross‑drainage works, and outfall structures.
• Prepare GL‑IL drawings, drainage profiles, hydraulic grade line calculations, and design documentation.
• Integrate geospatial and survey datasets including LiDAR, DEMs, drone imagery, and topographic surveys.
• Identify drainage constraints and bottlenecks and recommend mitigation and improvement measures.
• Prepare detailed hydrology reports, technical calculations, CAD drawings, and GIS‑based deliverables.
• Coordinate with GIS, CAD, LiDAR, survey, and engineering teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Conduct field inspections and site validations for drainage and hydrological assessments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and reliability of hydrological and hydraulic analyses.
• Quality, completeness, and engineering readiness of drainage designs and reports.
• Timely delivery of drawings, models, and technical documentation.
• Reduction in design rework through effective data integration.
• Client acceptance of deliverables with minimal revisions.
• Strong coordination across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong foundation in hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, and drainage planning.
• Hands‑on experience with modeling tools such as HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, SWMM, MIKE, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in GIS tools (ArcGIS / QGIS) for terrain analysis and watershed modeling.
• Ability to interpret LiDAR data, DEMs, and topographic survey information.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Civil 3D for drainage and infrastructure drawings.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical documentation skills.
• Effective communication and report‑writing abilities.

Educational Qualifications

• M.Tech / M.Sc in Hydrology, Water Resources, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.
• B.Tech in Civil Engineering with strong hydrology and drainage experience may also be considered.
• Certifications or formal training in hydraulic and hydrological modeling tools are preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 3‑12 years of experience in hydrology, drainage planning, stormwater modeling, or water resources engineering.
• Experience working with LiDAR‑ or drone‑derived datasets is an added advantage.

Job Details

• Seniority Level: Associate
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Other
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting