Principal Hydrology Engineer

Buro Happold; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance for you and family

Personal accident cover

5-day workweek

Learning & development

Professional memberships

Referral bonus

Employee assistance program

Back to Work for Women

Young Employees Forum

Diversity & Inclusion Forum

BH Women's Network

SOS program

Global exposure

Job summary

Buro Happold in Mumbai seeks an Associate Hydraulic Engineer to lead hydrological and hydraulic analyses, and to design drainage systems using AutoCAD, GIS, InfoDrainage and SewerGEMS. The role requires senior-level experience on complex infrastructure projects, with strong regulatory and QA focus.

The successful candidate will manage multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and participate in client reviews, while contributing to winning work and fee proposals.

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience in civil/infrastructure engineering design firms
• International experience preferred
• Bachelor’s in Civil/Environmental Engineering required
• Master’s degree can be advantageous
• PE/CEng certification preferred
• Experience with hydrology/hydraulic analysis software
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Proficiency in design and modelling software
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and environmental guidelines
• Experience with SuDS design elements (sustainable drainage)

Responsibilities

• Hydrological analysis and hydraulic calculations to assess flood risks and propose mitigations
• Design sustainable stormwater and drainage systems using AutoCAD, GIS, and hydraulic tools
• Oversee project planning, design, and implementation to meet specs and approvals
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve coordination challenges
• Ensure project delivery within budget, schedule and QA standards
• Assist in fee proposals and financial control of projects
• Prepare reports for regulatory approvals and compliance
• Conduct site inspections and data collection on drainage performance
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians
• Mentor and develop a team of engineers and technicians
• Engage in client review meetings and presentations

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Flood risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree advantageous

Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Eng (CEng) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

InfoDrainage

SewerGEMS

Job description

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Want to work with the most sought-after minds and most talked-about projects? Your experience of working on complex Infrastructure Projects might just make you our new Associate Hydraulic Engineer .

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.

F rom the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to aninclusiveand diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world . From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.

Your next role

• Hydrological Analysis and Hydraulic calculations: Conduct detailed hydrological and hydraulic analyses to understand water flow patterns and assess flood risks and propose mitigations measures
• System Design: Design effective and sustainable stormwater and drainage systems using advanced software like AutoCAD, GIS, and hydraulic design modelling tools like InfoDrainage / Sewer GEMS or similar
• Project Management: Oversee the planning, design, and implementation of drainage projects, ensuring they meet technical specifications and regulatory requirements and assist in seeking technical approvals form authorities.
• Multidiscipline Coordination:Ability to coordinate with all key stakeholders in providing amicable solutions for coordination challenges
• Technical Quality: Responsible for ensuring projects are delivered to budget, programme and technical standards and meet QA, Sustainability and HSE requirements
• Winning Work:Assisting in the preparation of fee proposals and financial control of projects
• Regulatory Compliance: Prepare reports and documentation for regulatory approvals and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Field Inspections: Conduct site evaluations and field inspections to collect data and assess the performance of existing drainage systems.
• Technical Support: Provide technical advice and consultation on drainage-related matters to other engineers, construction managers, and urban planners.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring effective performance and professional development.
• Client Interaction:Get involved in review meetings, make client presentations

Your skills and experience

• Should have more than 12 years experience with the reputed Indian or MNC engineering design firm.
• International experience would be an added advantage.
• Bachelor’s Degree: In Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced Qualifications: A Master’s degree can be advantageous.
• Professional Certification: Professional Engineer (PE) certification / Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with hydraulic modelling, flood risk assessment, and technical software specific to hydrology and hydraulic analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in design and modelling software.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and environmental guidelines.
• Should have worked in SuDS design elements - Sustainable Drainage systems

What we offer you

Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.

• Competitive salary and benefits package including Annual Discretionary Bonus, Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme for both you and your family, Group Personal Accident Cover
• Our 5-day workweek policy supports work-life balance, ensuring you have time to relax and recharge.
• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you
• Receive entitlements to two professional memberships or subscriptions, fostering your professional network and knowledge
• Benefit from our Employee Referral Bonus, rewarding you for bringing talented candidates into our fold
• A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellness initiatives designed to support your mental and physical health
• Back to Work Program for Women - Swam Siddha - We're committed to empowering women, facilitating seamless re-entry into the workforce through our dedicated program
• Engage with our vibrant community through the Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, and BH Women's Network, fostering a supportive and diverse workplace culture
• Make a difference in the world with our Share Our Skills (SOS) program, offering opportunities to support local communities and those in need globally.
• An International Culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us.Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another.Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact [e-mail] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.