Summary
Stantec is seeking a Lead Surface and Groundwater Hydraulic Modeller for its wet infrastructure work in Doha, Qatar. The role leads the development, calibration, validation and review of hydraulic models for drainage, water and wastewater systems, flood management and water resources studies, and supports planning and design projects. Responsibilities also include coordinating modelling teams, working with clients and stakeholders, presenting technical results, and contributing to bids. Applicants should have an engineering bachelor’s degree, 15+ years of relevant experience, advanced modelling software expertise, and professional accreditation or be working towards it; Arabic is preferred.
The posting
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Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
The role involves working on projects associated with wet infrastructure, i.e. wastewater, stormwater, potable water and recycled water systems, water and wastewater treatment systems, and flood management and water resources management studies.
As a Lead Surface and Ground Water Hydraulic Modeller, you will be responsible for developing, calibrating, and analysing complex drainage systems and hydraulic models to support our clients in the region in planning, design, and operation of their surface and ground water assets.
Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
1. Develop hydraulic models to support master planning, concept, preliminary and detailed design of wet infrastructure
• Review, organize, and analyze collected data
• Develop hydraulic modelling method statements
• Carry out hydraulic modelling and model validation, calibration, and verification, using recognized modeling software, and develop solutions
• Develop hydraulic modelling reports
• Check and review hydraulic modelling work carried out by others
• Lead hydraulic modelling work carried out by others, including ensuring collective and efficient outputs
• Develop maps (CAD, GIS) to present hydraulic modelling results
2. Collaboration and working as part of a team
• Work in conjunction with peer engineers to develop constructable solutions
• Liaise with other discipline teams and/or teams working in the same office and remotely from other regions to facilitate completion of project tasks
• Liaise with sub-consultants and sub-contractors to facilitate completion of project tasks
3. Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner
• Complete all work in line with Stantec’s Core Values and in accordance with the Stantec’s Quality Systems, Project Quality procedures and Health & Safety procedures
4. Client Services and Stakeholders Management
• Organize and attend meetings with clients and stakeholder to collect data and discuss technical solutions and options
• Be able to confidently present and defend hydraulic modelling outputs
5. Other duties as required from time to time
• Support inputs into bids including development of technical bids and development of level of effort for hydraulic modelling activities
Competencies:
• Good level of client service management, i.e. able to interface with clients and build and maintain positive relationships with our clients
• Capable to analyze, assess, evaluate issues, complexities about projects/work packages and support the team in mitigating them in advance
• Attention to detail, able to understand and adopt workflows, and commitment to professional development
• Flexible attitude to accepting different work assignments and proactive attitude to project execution and delivery
• Experienced with wet infrastructure design standards in GCC Countries
• Experienced with local and international guidelines/standards/codes and technical specifications for hydraulic modelling and design of wet infrastructure
• Ability to work on bids to develop technical methodology and estimation of level of effort and identification of resources
• Excellent command in English both written and spoken
• Arabic language skills (preferred)
• Ability to manage a heavy workload, with close attention to detail
• Ability to make decisions independently and strong problem resolutions skills
• Strong team working capabilities, committed to working with all levels of management on a daily and ongoing basis
• Proactive, working effectively in coordinating activities and complex tasks, taking professional responsibility and ownership
• Punctual, attentive and competent in adhering to Stantec’s policies, procedures and work practices
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering from a recognized university
- 15+ years of experience in hydraulic modelling of Surface and Ground Water networks master planning, including catchment analysis, infiltration modelling, and flow diversion strategies. Should be familiar with ongoing programs like SGW tunnels, outfalls, and major drainage corridors.
- Proven advanced experience and expertise in hydraulic modelling software such as InfoWorks ICM, InfoSWMM, SewerGEMS, InfoSewer, etc. and supporting tools such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, etc.
- Professional accreditation (Chartership/PE or equivalent) from internationally recognised engineering institutions such as ICE, CIWEM, Engineer Australia, etc., or working towards it