Senior Water Resources Engineer

About the role

SMEC is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to provide technical and strategic guidance on water and irrigation infrastructure projects worldwide. The role leverages advanced engineering and hydrological 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, national and international teams 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 (post‑graduate 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 and a proven consultancy track record.

Required skills

• Hydrology
• Hydraulics
• Irrigation system design
• River engineering
• Flood mitigation
• Rainfall‑runoff modelling
• Flood estimation
• Reservoir operational simulation
• Sediment transport
• River training works