Hydraulic Physical Modelling Expert - Sri-Lanka Dam (Remote Work)

Egis; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 5,208,000 - 7,812,000; Part time

Job summary

Egis is seeking a highly experienced Hydraulic Physical Modelling Expert to lead complex modelling studies. The freelance role supports the Philippines Engineering Centre and may be remotely fulfilled from international locations, with two short site visits to Sri Lanka.

You will oversee design, calibration, and interpretation of hydraulic models, and mentor engineers and technicians while collaborating with hydrologists and geomorphologists to deliver robust project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Hydraulic, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in hydraulic physical modelling.
• Expertise in mobile bed models and hydraulic laboratory testing.
• Strong knowledge of hydrology, sediment transport, geomorphology, hydrogeomorphology, and river engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, design, calibration, and operation of hydraulic physical models for river, coastal, estuarine, and hydraulic structure projects.
• Design and oversee fixed-bed and mobile bed models to assess hydraulic performance, sediment transport, scour, erosion, deposition, and morphological evolution.
• Collaborate with geomorphologists and hydrogeomorphologists to assess river processes and channel stability.
• Work closely with hydrologists to develop representative flow scenarios, flood hydrographs, and hydraulic boundary conditions.
• Integrate physical modelling findings with numerical modelling outputs for design verification and risk assessment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers, technicians, and junior specialists.
• Lead client presentations, technical workshops, and stakeholder consultations.
• Advance innovative applications of physical modelling for hydraulic and morphodynamic challenges.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Client presentations

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Hydraulic, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering

Master's or PhD in Hydraulic Engineering, Geomorphology or related field

Tools

Hydraulic laboratory testing

Job description

Job Description

Egis is a leading global organisation 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 23,500 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.

Egis is a leading global organisation 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 23,500 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.

We are seeking a highly experienced Hydraulic Physical Modelling Expert to lead the planning, design, execution, and interpretation of complex hydraulic and sediment transport physical modelling studies. The successful candidate will possess strong expertise in hydraulic engineering, physical modelling, mobile bed models, and interdisciplinary collaboration with hydrologists and hydraulic specialists.

You will support on a freelance basis over three months. This position will work with our Philippines Engineering Centre, however can be supported remotely by the freelancer from international locations, with expected two short-term site visits to project location in Sri-Lanka.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, design, calibration, and operation of hydraulic physical models for river, coastal, estuarine, and hydraulic structure projects.
• Design and oversee fixed-bed and mobile bed models to assess hydraulic performance, sediment transport, scour, erosion, deposition, and morphological evolution.
• Collaborate with geomorphologists and hydrogeomorphologists to assess river processes and channel stability.
• Work closely with hydrologists to develop representative flow scenarios, flood hydrographs, and hydraulic boundary conditions.
• Integrate physical modelling findings with numerical modelling outputs for design verification and risk assessment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers, technicians, and junior specialists.
• Lead client presentations, technical workshops, and stakeholder consultations.
• Advance innovative applications of physical modelling for hydraulic and morphodynamic challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Hydraulic, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering.
• Master's degree or PhD preferred in Hydraulic Engineering, Geomorphology, Hydrogeomorphology, Sediment Transport, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in hydraulic physical modelling projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in mobile bed models and hydraulic laboratory testing.
• Strong understanding of hydrology, sediment transport, geomorphology, hydrogeomorphology, and river engineering.