Hydraulic Office Manager

Egis Engineering & Consulting Hong Kong Limited; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

HMO

Government Mandated Benefits

Job summary

Egis Projects Philippines, Inc. is seeking a Senior Hydrology & Hydraulic Specialist to lead the hydrology and hydraulic engineering activities across water infrastructure projects.

The role directs the Hydrology & Hydraulic Office, ensuring technical excellence and innovation while supporting project development and client engagement. The candidate will manage a multidisciplinary team, mentor engineers, and drive climate resilience studies, flood modelling, and water resources planning on EPCP

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Civil/Water Resources engineering or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Licensed Civil Engineer; Chartered Engineer or ASEAN Engineer is advantageous.
• Minimum 10-12 years of relevant hydrology/hydraulic experience; led complex water projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrological and hydraulic studies for water infrastructure projects.
• Oversee Hydrology & Hydraulic Office, set standards and allocate resources.
• Lead project delivery to meet technical, schedule, quality, and budget goals.
• Support proposals, client engagement, and technical bidding activities.

Skills

Hydrology modelling

Hydraulic modelling

Leadership

Client engagement

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering / Water Resources

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS (1D/2D)

PCSWWM

GIS platforms

TUFLOW / InfoWorks ICM

InfoDrainage

EPANET

MIKE Suite

Job description

Egis is a leading global organization in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastructure and places that respond to the world’s evolving needs.

With more than 22,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight. Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions that help build more balanced, resilient communities.

At Egis, you’ll be part of a business shaping the future of cities, transport, energy and the built environment, creating lasting impact where it matters most.

The Senior Hydrology & Hydraulic Specialist serves as the technical authority and team leader for all hydrological and hydraulic engineering activities within EPCP Water. The role is responsible for leading the Hydrology & Hydraulic Office, ensuring technical excellence, innovation, and consistency in the delivery of water infrastructure projects.

The position provides expert guidance on hydrological assessments, flood studies, hydraulic modelling, drainage systems, river engineering, dams and reservoirs, water supply systems, wastewater networks, and climate resilience studies. The role also manages a multidisciplinary team of specialists and supports project development, proposal preparation, client engagement, and strategic business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Lead the development and review of hydrological and hydraulic studies for water infrastructure projects.

Ensure technical consistency, compliance with local and international standards, and application of industry best practices.

Review and approve technical deliverables prepared by engineers and specialists.

• Watershed and catchment modelling
• Stormwater management
• River hydraulics and sediment transport
• Drainage master planning
• Dam and reservoir hydrology
• Water supply hydraulics
• Wastewater conveyance systems
• Climate change adaptation and resilience assessments

Oversee the use and development of modelling tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, InfoWorks, MIKE Suite, EPANET, and similar software.

Management of the Hydrology & Hydraulic Office

Lead, manage, and develop the Hydrology & Hydraulic Office.

Define technical standards, methodologies, and quality procedures.

Establish resource planning and workload allocation among team members.

Mentor, coach, and develop engineers and specialists.

Identify competency development needs and training plans.

Build and maintain a high-performing technical team.

Project Delivery

Act as Lead Specialist or Technical Lead on strategic projects.

Coordinate with project managers, design managers, and discipline leads.

Ensure project delivery meets technical, schedule, quality, and budget requirements.

Business Development & Client Engagement

Support proposal preparation and technical bidding activities.

Contribute to project pursuits by developing technical approaches and methodologies.

Participate in client meetings and presentations.

Build relationships with government agencies, utility operators, developers, financing institutions, and key stakeholders.

Promote digital transformation and advanced modelling techniques.

Lead implementation of new technologies, tools, and workflows.

Develop technical guidance notes, standards, and best practice documents.

Foster knowledge sharing across projects and regions.

Stay updated on emerging trends related to hydrology, hydraulics, climate resilience, and water resource management.

Education

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrology, or related discipline preferred.

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent required.

Professional Registration

Licensed Civil Engineer.

Chartered Engineer, ASEAN Engineer, or equivalent international professional registration is advantageous.

Experience

Minimum 10-12 years of relevant experience in hydrology and hydraulic engineering.

Proven experience leading complex water infrastructure projects.

Experience managing technical teams and multidisciplinary project environments.

Strong background in flood modelling, drainage systems, water resources, river engineering, water supply, and wastewater hydraulics.

Experience working on international consulting or EPC projects is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

Advanced hydrological and hydraulic modelling capabilities.

Proficiency in:

• Must-have:
• HEC-HMS
• HEC-RAS (1D & 2D)
• PCSWWM
• GIS platforms
• Good to have:
• TUFLOW / InfoWorks ICM
• InfoDrainage
• EPANET
• MIKE Suite

Strong understanding of climate risk and resilience methodologies.

Excellent technical report writing and review skills.

• Technical excellence
• Team leadership and coaching
• Client focus
• Project management
• Decision-making
• Communication and influence
• Collaboration across disciplines and geographies

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Engineering & Project Management Services 51-100 employees

Egis Projects Philippines, Inc. is engage in the business of rendering services to private sector entities involved in the business of building, operating or managing roadways, railways, and other transportation infrastructure projects. Services rendered also include supply of equipment and systems, including installation and commissioning.

The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of EGIS PROJECTS AA (EPSA), a French Corporation, EPSA owns 54% of Egis Investment Partners Philippines, Inc. that holds 10% equity of Manila North Tollways Coporation (MNTC) EPSA supplied the Fixed Operating Equipment (FOE) - Toll Collection, Traffic Management and Telecommunication System of the Manila North Tollways Project (MNT Project)

Egis Projects Philippines, Inc. is engage in the business of rendering services to private sector entities involved in the business of building, operating or managing roadways, railways, and other transportation infrastructure projects. Services rendered also include supply of equipment and systems, including installation and commissioning.

The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of EGIS PROJECTS AA (EPSA), a French Corporation, EPSA owns 54% of Egis Investment Partners Philippines, Inc. that holds 10% equity of Manila North Tollways Coporation (MNTC) EPSA supplied the Fixed Operating Equipment (FOE) - Toll Collection, Traffic Management and Telecommunication System of the Manila North Tollways Project (MNT Project)

• Perks and benefits Performance Bonus, HMO, Government Mandated Benefi