Hydrological Analyst

2 weeks ago


Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa Assegai Recruitment Full time

As an Engineering Hydrologist at Assegai Recruitment, you will play a key role in our Engineering Hydrology Division in Johannesburg. We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team.

About the Job

This exciting opportunity requires a qualified Civil Engineer with experience in hydrology and hydraulics. You will be responsible for carrying out hydrological analyses focused on acquisition and processing of hydrological data (rainfall, runoff, evaporation), performing hydrological parameters analysis (e.g., MAP, MAE, MAR), delineating catchment areas, and calculating surface water runoff (e.g., MAR, seasonal and dry weather flows) for site-specific catchment areas.

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Flood peak runoff calculations using industry-acceptable deterministic, statistical, empirical, and dynamic modeling methods.
  • Water balance analysis and modeling (principles of conservation of mass), including dam sizing.
  • Reservoir and canal routing (dynamic water level analysis).
  • Floodline determination and assessment of surface water impacts and flood risks.