Remote Hydraulic Physical Modelling Lead

Inhabit Group; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 5,292,000 - 10,583,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is seeking a highly experienced Hydraulic Physical Modelling Expert to lead planning, design, execution, and interpretation of complex hydraulic and sediment transport physical modelling studies. The freelance role spans three months with the Philippines Engineering Centre, remote work possible from international locations, and two short-term site visits to Sri Lanka.

The candidate will lead development and calibration of models for river, coastal, estuarine projects, mentoring engineers,

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.

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.

Job description

Egis is seeking a highly experienced Hydraulic Physical Modelling Expert to lead planning, design, execution, and interpretation of complex hydraulic and sediment transport physical modelling studies. The freelance role spans three months with the Philippines Engineering Centre, remote work possible from international locations, and two short-term site visits to Sri Lanka.

The candidate will lead development and calibration of models for river, coastal, estuarine projects, mentoring engineers,