Principal Engineer – Drainage

WSP; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

WSP India is seeking a Principal Drainage Engineer to lead design, analysis, and delivery of stormwater drainage systems from concept through construction support. You will guide junior engineers, coordinate across civil, geotechnical, and environmental teams, and ensure designs meet client and regulatory standards in a global, climate-resilient context.

The role demands strong hydrology/hydraulics expertise, experience with 2D/1D flood models, and proficiency in Navisworks and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required; Master’s preferred.
• Strong experience in civil drainage design and reporting.
• Experience with Australian standards and environmental guidelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Undertake hydrology and hydraulic analysis for infrastructure projects.
• Design culverts, drains, detention systems, overland flow paths, and flood mitigation measures.
• Prepare drainage reports, calculations, and design documentation.
• Develop and review 2D/1D flood models (e.g., TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, DRAINS).
• Lead drainage design reviews with clients and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Hydrology analysis

Hydraulic analysis

Drainage design

2D/1D flood models

Project coordination

Client liaison

MS Office

Navisworks

English communication

LEAN environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

TUFLOW

HEC-RAS

DRAINS

Job description

WSP India is currently seeking aPrincipal Drainage Engineer is responsible for design, analysis, and delivery of stormwater drainage systems from concept through to construction support. The role provides technical expertise, quality oversight, and coordination across multi‑disciplinary teams in delivering innovative and sustainable water and drainage solutions across mining and major infrastructure projects. It is responsible for delivering high‑quality design outputs, guiding junior engineers, and supporting project managers and technical leads in meeting client, safety, and commercial expectations. This position plays a key role in driving technical excellence, building strong client relationships, and contributing to the growth and capability of the Mining group.A Team player and willing to work collaboratively with a motivated and highly successful team in Australia.The position will be for Mumbai/Bangalore location.

As aDrainageEngineer, you will take on a critical role to ensure we deliver the work to the highest standard while taking on the responsibilities to:

Support project managers in delivering projects on time and within budget

Undertake hydrology and hydraulic analysis for a range of infrastructure projects (roads, rail, Urban developments)

Design:

Culverts, drains, and detention systems

Overland flow paths and flood mitigation measures

Bridge opening hydraulic design regarding scour depths and rip rap sizing

Prepare drainage reports, calculations, and design documentation

Develop and review 2D/1D flood models (e.g., TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, DRAINS)

Ensure designs comply with Client design criteria and:

Local authority standards (e.g., Main Roads WA, Austroads)

Australian Rainfall & Runoff (ARR)

Relevant environmental and sustainability guidelines

Contribute to climate-resilient and sustainable infrastructure solutions

Use digital engineering and modelling tools to improve outcomes

Prepare technical drawings of flood mapping

Present and lead drainage design reviews with the clients

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, geotechnical, environmental)

Ensuring compliance with Australian standards and client requirements

Utilize advanced modelling and simulation tools to predict water-related risks and evaluate mitigation measures, enabling data-driven decision-making for clients.

Client / External focus

Maintain strong colleague relationships and contribute to the teams’ performance of client satisfaction.

Contribute to knowledge sharing in internal and external forums.

Remain up to date with market and competitor knowledge.

Mandatory Skills

We anticipate you will have an interest in the following areas:

You will also be computer literate with a reasonable proficiency in MS office suite and Navisworks.

Having a thirst for knowledge, cultural awareness, an open mind, and good English

communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work as part of a team.

Coordinating his/her work with other members of the Team.

Work competently with minimal supervision or on an individual basis.

The candidate must have a valid passport.

Key competencies expected are:

Technical Capability & Delivery

Adaptability & Learning

Desired Skills

Strong preference will be given to candidates with Australian experience

Preference will be given to candidates with minimum 13-17 year of experience in a consulting

firm in an EPCM environment

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

Ability to work well as part of a team or on an individual basis.

Qualifications

13-17 years of experience in Civilengineering with Minimum of a bachelor’s degree & preferred master’s degree in civil engineering.

Strong organizational, technical, and communication skills.

Strong attention to the detail.

Familiar with working in a LEAN environment.

Experience with projects in Australia, New Zealand would be an advantage.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in English.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (BGV) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately4,000 talented peopleacross 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than73,000 globally, in 550offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

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With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

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