Water Resource Engineer - Mine Water

  • Bengaluru
  • Wsp In India

About us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services.

With approximately 3400 talented people across 2 locations (Noida & Bengaluru offices) in India and more than 67,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach, and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence, and Our Expertise.


Job Description


Role Summary

WSP is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our large and growing technical support team in Bengaluru. The role involves working closely with our global Mining Team. The successful applicant will undertake specialized analyses and studies related to hydrology and hydrotechniques for mining water projects. This work will be carried out under the direction of a global team of mining, geotechnical, and civil engineering professionals.

The applicant will report to the Mining Team Leader as part of WSP's iCRC Global Mining Team. The goal is to deliver the highest standards of technical work, contributing to the ongoing success of the mining projects by supporting the client-focused delivery of projects. Close collaboration with WSP's mining leaders will be a key aspect of the role. Technical responsibilities will include conducting hydrotechnical studies, reviewing data, and preparing inputs for reports related to mine water projects.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant would be responsible for the following.

  • Lead and manage comprehensive water resource management studies for mining projects, from conceptual design through to implementation and optimization.
  • Utilize advanced modelling and simulation tools to predict water-related risks and evaluate mitigation measures, enabling data-driven decision-making for clients.
  • Evaluating mine tailings dam integrity, encompassing computed aided models for dam break scenarios.
  • Conduct hydrological studies, including desk-based research, conceptual, analytical, and numerical modeling, and analyze data along with input/output uncertainties.
  • Conduct analysis of storms, undertake hydraulic computations, and engage in 1D/2D hydraulic simulation to estimate floods and assess risks. This includes the preliminary design and estimation of costs for flood mitigation measures at mining sites.
  • Lead the team in the design of water management infrastructure for mines, spanning from initial feasibility studies to detailed civil engineering stages.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and contributing to the overall knowledge sharing within the firm.
  • Prepare detailed reports, technical documentation, and presentations for clients, showcasing project outcomes, findings, and recommendations.
  • Execute project management responsibilities, such as composing reports and proposals, interacting with clients, and offering guidance to staff members.

Key Competencies

Mandatory Skills

  • Experience undertaking flood related studies for environmental assessments and infrastructure design projects across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on Mining, Water and Urban Development sectors would be desirable.
  • Total Experience 4 – 8 Years.
  • Strong knowledge hydrology, hydraulics, and water quality modelling practices and guidelines. Proficiency in relevant Australian guidelines is preferred.
  • Experience in software used for hydrology models and hydraulic models such as TUFLOW, ICM, HEC-RAS and associated GIS software programs (QGIS).
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a demonstrated ability to apply them to Australian water resources challenges.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with Australian water resources management and policy frameworks, such as the National Water Initiative and state-based water allocation plans would be desirable.

Desired Skills

  • Track record of successfully delivering water related projects.
  • Meeting Clients needs, as well as programme and budgetary constraints.
  • Proven technical expertise in the civil/water resource enginering field with an established reputation in the local market.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and contributing to the overall knowledge sharing within the firm.
  • Experienced with managing a water resource engineers and supporting mining business based outside of India.
  • Ability to challenge the status quo and apply innovation in day-to-day work.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and master degree in water resource engineering is preferred.
  • Extensive professional experience in water resources engineering. Experience in the International context is preferred.


Department

70261 - iCRC - Global Specialist Mining Team, CA


Skills Required

civil engineering, water resource engineering, hydrology, Reservoir, water treatment, qgis, analytical,


Location

Bengaluru,Karnataka


Desirable Skills

fluid mechanics, Hydraulics, communication skills, Water Analysis, Dam Break assessment, Flood risk assessment, TUFLOW, ICM, HEC-RAS


Years Of Exp

4 to 8 Years