Principal Engineer - Hydrology

This role supports the delivery of hydrology and stormwater projects at a senior technical level. Working closely with the Associate, this position provides advanced technical expertise, ensures quality assurance across deliverables, and mentors team members to build capability and confidence.

Advanced Technical Contribution

• Undertake and oversee complex 1D and 2D hydrological and hydraulic modelling tasks using tools such as InfoWorks ICM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SewerGEMS, QGIS, FlowMaster, and culvert design software.

• Review and refine stormwater management reports, ensuring accuracy, compliance with standards, and alignment with project requirements.

• Apply working knowledge of Civil 3D and BIM to support design integration and visualization.

Project Support & Coordination

• Work closely with Associates and Principals to deliver project packages, ensuring technical quality and timely outputs.

• Collaborate with CAD, Roads, Landscape, Geotechnical, Environment, and other teams to integrate hydrology seamlessly into multidisciplinary projects.

• Coordinate with CAD teams to ensure stormwater drawings reflect modelling outputs accurately.

Mentorship & Guidance

• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and modellers in model development, calibration, and report writing.

• Support team capability development through knowledge sharing and coaching.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies.

• Promote sustainability principles in hydrology and stormwater solutions.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance WSP ME’s client service.

Professional Engagement

• Participate in client meetings, technical discussions, and project planning sessions as required.

• Stay updated with technical developments, standards, and innovations in hydrology and stormwater management.

• Ensure weekly submission of timesheets and adherence to company governance requirements.

Key Competencies / Skills: 

Mandatory skills 

• Strong understanding of stormwater systems, hydrological processes, and drainage design, with proven ability to apply advanced methods.

• Proficiency in 1D and 2D hydrological and hydraulic modelling using industry-standard software (e.g., InfoWorks ICM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SewerGEMS, QGIS, FlowMaster).

• Familiarity with local and international stormwater design standards, including awareness of GCC standards and manuals.

• Strong computer literacy, with capability in modelling software and supporting calculations using Excel or equivalent tools.

• Effective English communication skills, both written and verbal, for technical documentation and client interaction.

• Flexibility to work on projects across the Middle East or UK, as dictated by project requirements.

• Demonstrated competencies expected at Principal level:

  • Collaboration & Teamwork – working seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Technical Capability & Delivery – ensuring accuracy, compliance, and quality in technical outputs.
  • Adaptability & Learning – staying updated with evolving standards, tools, and practices.
  • Mentorship & Guidance – supporting junior engineers in technical development and report preparation.

Desired Skills 

• Previous project experience in GCC countries, including coordination with local government agencies for design approvals (NOCs).

• Exposure to multidisciplinary project environments, integrating hydrology with roads, landscape, geotechnical, and environmental teams.

• Familiarity with Civil 3D and BIM workflows to support design integration and visualization.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering, Water Resources, or a related field.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.