Senior Water Resources Engineer

About the role

SMEC is seeking an experienced Senior Water Resources Engineer to provide technical leadership on water and irrigation infrastructure projects. You will apply advanced hydrological and hydraulic expertise to deliver innovative solutions for irrigation systems, river engineering, stormwater management, and flood mitigation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of irrigation and water infrastructure projects.
• Conduct and oversee hydrological evaluations, rainfall‑runoff modelling, flood estimation, and reservoir operational simulations.
• Provide technical guidance on river hydraulics, sediment transport, river training works, and flood mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including national and international experts, to ensure technically sound project delivery.
• Engage with clients, funded agencies, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with technical, environmental, and social standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or water resources engineering or planning; postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in irrigation and water infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, irrigation system design, river engineering, and flood mitigation.
• Experience with international or multidisciplinary projects is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Required skills

• Hydrological evaluations
• Rainfall‑runoff modelling
• Flood estimation
• Reservoir operational simulations
• River hydraulics
• Sediment transport analysis
• Irrigation system design
• River training works
• Flood mitigation measures

What we offer

• Opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues.
• A flexible, growing organisation committed to CSR, diversity, and innovation.
• Support for professional development and career progression.