Senior Water Resources Modelling Engineer

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Job Description AECOM is seeking a highly experiencedSenior Water Resources Modelling Engineer to join our Water Resources team. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of complex hydrologic and hydraulic modelling assignments, flood risk management studies, climate resilience initiatives, river engineering projects, and integrated water resources management programs for domestic and international clients. The role requires strong technical expertise, project leadership capability, client engagement skills, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams while ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality engineering solutions. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, calibration, validation, and interpretation of hydrologic and hydraulic models usingHEC-HMS andHEC-RAS (1D/2D) .
• Manage and deliver Flood Risk Assessments (FRA), Flood Forecasting & Early Warning Systems (FFEWS), watershed management, river engineering, and urban stormwater projects.
• Undertake hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including rainfall-runoff modelling, river hydraulics, floodplain management, drainage design, dam break assessments, and reservoir operation studies.
• Perform advanced geospatial analysis usingArcGIS/QGIS , including DEM processing, terrain analysis, flood inundation mapping, and spatial database management.
• Lead the preparation of flood hazard, flood depth, flood velocity, and flood risk mapping deliverables.
• Support climate resilience, climate adaptation, climate change impact assessments, and sustainable water resources planning initiatives.
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for engineering calculations, modelling studies, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and support project managers in achieving project objectives, budgets, and schedules.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and modellers through technical reviews and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Support proposal preparation, technical approaches, cost estimation, business development activities, and client presentations.
• Interface with clients, government agencies, funding institutions, and key stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, workshops, and technical meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree ( BE/BTech ) in Civil Engineering.
• 8-10 years of professional experience in Hydrology, Hydraulics, Flood Risk Management, and Water Resources Engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise inHEC-HMS andHEC-RAS (1D/2D) modelling applications.
• Strong experience in hydrologic and hydraulic model development, calibration, validation, and interpretation.
• Proven experience delivering Flood Risk Assessment, flood forecasting, watershed management, river engineering, and urban drainage projects.
• Proficiency inArcGIS/QGIS , geospatial analysis, DEM processing, terrain modelling, and flood mapping.
• Experience leading technical project delivery and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and technical excellence.

Additional Information

• Master's Degree ( ME/MTech ) in Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology, Hydraulic Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience with advanced modelling platforms such asMIKE FLOOD, MIKE 21, MIKE SHE, SWMM, InfoWorks ICM, Delft3D , or similar software.
• Knowledge of Python, R, GIS automation tools, remote sensing, LiDAR processing, AI/ML applications, and Digital Twin technologies for water resources management.
• Familiarity with Indian regulatory frameworks and standards includingCPHEEO, IRC, MoRTH, BIS, CWC Guidelines , as well as relevant international design standards.
• Experience working with government agencies, private sector clients, multilateral funding organizations, and major infrastructure programs.
• Demonstrated experience in business development, technical proposal preparation, and client relationship management

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