Senior Hydrologist

Hire Resolve – Top Recruitment Agency; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Hydrologist. The successful candidate will manage projects, analyze hydrological data, and work on stormwater management. Applicants should have a BSc or Engineering degree and over 8 years of experience in hydrology. A competitive salary is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of hydrological experience.
• Membership of professional industry bodies recommended.
• Good knowledge of hydrological science and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and analyze hydrological and meteorological data.
• Conduct field measurements for water quality and flow.
• Undertake flood risk assessments and storm water management.

Skills

Hydrological and hydraulic modelling

Project management

Statistical methods in hydrology

Data analysis

Client communication

Education

BSc or Engineering degree

MSc in Hydrology (optional)

Tools

Pitman

WRSM 2000

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

Job description

We have a vacancy for a Senior Hydrologist in the Johannesburg area. The successful applicant will apply their excellent technical hydrological skills, project management skills and ability to manage projects and project teams, budgets, and clients.

Role Responsibilities

• Obtaining hydrological and meteorological data and accurate analysis thereof
• Using statistical methods and techniques in hydrology
• Applying Hydrological and hydraulic modelling abilities (Pitman, WRSM 2000, and HEC-RAS, PCSWMM or similar)
• Conducting field measurements including water flow and water quality measurements
• Measuring and graphing phenomena such as stream flows, and changes in water volumes
• Design and conduct scientific hydrological investigations to ensure that accurate and appropriate information is available for use in water resource management decisions.
• Hydrological catchment delineation
• Hydrological calculations, including rainfall-runoff and peak flows
• Undertake flood risk assessment and flood line determination
• Water & Salt balances
• Storm Water Management Planning
• Risk and mitigation assessments and management plans
• Conceptual design and sizing of stormwater infrastructure
• Auditing water infrastructure in terms of DWS guidelines
• Report writing, including Feasibility Study and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reporting
• Client presentations and meetings and internal communication
• Compilation of proposal documents and costing. Business Development
• Generate work by identifying and writing effective proposals
• Compile and submit tenders
• New services to existing clients
• Existing services to new clients
• Present papers at industry conferences to show-case GCS expertise
• Attend relevant forums and conferences for self-development and networking purposes
• Achieve revenue budget
• Contribute to the unit’s revenue budget
• Submit timesheets in line with GCS financial requirements
• Invoicing implemented in line with GCS procedures and financial requirements

Education and Experience

• BSc or Engineering degree (+ MSc in Hydrology or similar optional)
• Minimum 8 years’ of hydrological experience
• Membership of professional industry bodies (Pr.Sci.Nat, Pr Eng) or similar
• Good knowledge of hydrological science
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and the National Water Act
• Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Good knowledge of a diversity of environments including mining and urban systems
• Soils knowledge an added advantage
• Agricultural knowledge is an added advantage
• Experience within the consulting environment and mining sector will be an added advantage

This role offers a highly competitive salary based on experience.