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Purpose of the Position

The Hydraulic Engineer / Hydrologist is responsible for conducting the hydrological and hydraulic studies
required for the design, verification and optimization of the project’s infrastructure. He/she carries out
the analysis of hydrological hazards, the sizing of hydraulic and drainage structures, and the simulations
used to assess the resilience of infrastructure to extreme events and the effects of climate change.
He/she helps ensure the hydraulic safety of the works, while ensuring compliance with the applicable
technical, regulatory and environmental standards.

Main Duties

1. Hydrological Analysis and Risk Assessment

• Carry out the project’s hydrological and hydraulic studies.
• Collect, check and analyze available hydrometeorological data.
• Characterize catchment areas and hydrological regimes.
• Determine design flows for different return periods.
• Assess hazards related to floods, inundation, erosion and flow instability.
• Determine the Highest Known Water Levels (HKWL) and the reference levels for infrastructure
  design.
• Identify vulnerable areas and propose appropriate protection measures.

2. Design of Hydraulic Structures

• Perform the hydraulic calculations required for the design of structures.
• Size road drainage systems: ditches, gutters, pipes, culverts, box culverts and crossing structures.
• Verify the hydraulic capacity of existing structures and propose the required improvements.
• Define protection against erosion, scour and hydraulic degradation phenomena.
• Contribute to the design of bridges and other hydraulic structures in coordination with structural
  and geotechnical engineers.

3. Hydraulic Modeling and Simulation

• Carry out hydrological and hydraulic modeling using specialized software.
• Simulate various operating scenarios and extreme events.
• Analyze the hydraulic behavior of infrastructure under current and future conditions.
• Assess the performance of structures during exceptional floods.
• Interpret simulation results and formulate the technical recommendations needed to optimize
  projects.

4. Climate Change Integration and Resilience

• Integrate climate projections into hydrological and hydraulic studies.
• Assess the potential impacts of climate change on flows, water levels and flood risks.
• Develop adaptation solutions to improve infrastructure resilience.
• Propose sustainable approaches and, where relevant, nature-based solutions for water
  management and risk reduction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the technical quality, consistency and reliability of the studies carried out.
• Ensure that studies comply with national standards, reference technical guidelines and
  international standards.
• Produce calculation notes, technical reports and associated deliverables.
• Coordinate with experts in roads, structures, geotechnics, topography, environment and climate.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations on all matters relating to hydrology, hydraulics
  and climate resilience.
• Meet contractual deadlines and the quality requirements of the Engineering Consultancy.

Required Profile

Education

• Engineering degree (minimum 5 years of higher education, Master’s level) in Hydraulics,
  Hydrology or an equivalent field.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in hydrological and hydraulic studies.
• Proven experience in road infrastructure projects.
• Participation in at least two projects involving the design, rehabilitation or assessment of
  hydraulic structures and road drainage.

Technical Skills

• Command of hydrological and hydraulic analysis methods.
• Strong skills in the sizing of hydraulic structures and drainage systems.
• Experience in hydraulic modeling and simulation (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, MIKE or
  equivalent).
• Good knowledge of climate resilience approaches applied to infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret hydrological data and modeling results.
• Good command of GIS software and data processing tools.

Desired Qualities

• Analytical and synthesis skills.
• Technical rigor and critical thinking.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to propose pragmatic solutions adapted to the local context.
• Excellent technical writing skills.