Senior Hydrology Engineer

Talent Recruit; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Recruit is seeking a senior hydrology engineer to lead hydrological, hydraulic and water resources studies across infrastructure, flood mitigation, and environmental projects in Bandar Tasik Selatan, Kuala Lumpur. You will build technical models, review M&E/civil designs, and produce comprehensive reports for clients and regulators.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with government agencies, and ensure outputs comply with guidelines and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in hydrology, hydraulic modelling, flood risk assessment or water resources engineering.
• Familiarity with local guidelines and standards; ability to coordinate multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrological and water resources assessments for infrastructure, drainage, flood mitigation, river engineering and development projects.
• Develop, calibrate and validate hydrological and hydraulic models using modelling software.
• Prepare design flood estimates, flood hydrographs, peak discharge calculations and drainage design parameters.
• Carry out flood risk assessments, floodplain mapping and river flow analyses.
• Review drainage, detention, retention and stormwater management designs.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, multidisciplinary consultants, contractors and government agencies.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulic modelling

Flood risk assessment

Report writing

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Water Resources Engineering

Master's degree in Hydrology/Water Resources (advantage)

Tools

Modelling software

Job description

Company Background

We are representing a leading engineering and advisory firm delivering sustainable water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure solutions. We partner with public utilities, industrial leaders, and commercial clients to design resilient water systems that protect resources and support communities worldwide.

Job Summary

In this role, you will lead and support hydrological, hydraulic, and water resource engineering studies across infrastructure, flood mitigation, and environmental projects. Responsibilities include building technical models, reviewing M&E/civil designs, producing comprehensive reports, and offering expert advisory to clients. You will also mentor junior engineers, coordinate with relevant government agencies, and ensure all project outputs comply with regulatory guidelines and industry standards.

• Work location: Bandar Tasik Selatan, KL
• Accessible by public transport (LRT/KTM)
• 5 Working Days

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hydrological and water resources assessments for infrastructure, drainage, flood mitigation, river engineering and development projects.
• Conduct rainfall-runoff analysis, flood frequency analysis, catchment assessment and water balance studies.

• Develop, calibrate and validate hydrological and hydraulic models using appropriate modelling software.

• Prepare design flood estimates, flood hydrographs, peak discharge calculations and drainage design parameters.

• Carry out flood risk assessments, floodplain mapping and river flow analyses.

• Review drainage, detention, retention and stormwater management designs.

• Assess the potential hydrological impacts of proposed developments and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

• Prepare technical reports, calculations, proposals, presentations and tender documentation.
• Review technical work produced by junior engineers, modellers and external consultants.

• Ensure that engineering analyses and designs comply with applicable guidelines, standards and authority requirements.

• Coordinate with clients, project managers, multidisciplinary consultants, contractors and government agencies.

• Attend technical meetings, site visits and project presentations.

• Support project planning, fee estimation, resource allocation and delivery schedules.

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and graduate staff.

• Contribute to business development activities, including proposal preparation and client engagement.

• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, professional ethics and environmental responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.

• A master's degree in Hydrology, Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or a related field is an advantage.

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant professional experience in hydrology, hydraulic modelling, flood risk assessment or water resources engineering.

• Experience working on consultancy, infrastructure, drainage, flood mitigation or river engineering projects.

• Strong knowledge of hydrological principles, rainfall analysis, catchment modelling and flood estimation methods.
• Familiarity with relevant local authority guidelines, drainage manuals and engineering standards.
• Experience managing technical teams and coordinating multidisciplinary projects is an advantage.