Civil Design Engineer: Hydrology, Road & Design

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

The position requires the analysis and design of civil related works which may include hydrology (evaluation of flood risk and the design of flood mitigation systems), roads and drainage for Systra projects.

Missions/Main Duties

Hydrology:

·        Study the vicinity of the project site for topography using provided topographic maps or as may be derived from available online geographic information systems;

·        Obtain relevant rainfall intensity data and calculate the volume of rainfall runoff affecting the project site.  Calculation may be made through manual / electronic worksheets or use of specialized software (HEC-HMS or similar);

·        Calculate flood depths over the project area through manual / electronic worksheets or use specialized software (HEC-RAS or similar);

·        Review the adequacy of existing drainage systems to handle the rain runoff and recommend and design any drainage improvements;

·        Coordinate with other disciplines to develop a comprehensive rainfall drainage solution to the project site;

·        Instruct draftsmen to develop layout and detail drawings;

·        Develop the drainage design report;

·        Perform design revisions as may be directed;

·        Attend design workshops and reviews, or physically visit the project site as may be required; and

·        Attend training and seminars as may be beneficial to perform tasks.

Road and Drainage:

·       Prepares road design drawings for clients;

·       Designs and modifies roadway railway plans using Civil 3D and other applicable software;

·       Analyzes survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data;

·       Reviews design plans for road works and make appropriate changes as necessary;

·       Provides solutions to technical design challenges;

·       Collaborates with various teams, across the organization; and

·       Improves and promotes professional standards in road engineering design.

Profile/Skills

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in hydrology and drainage design
• Knowledgeable in AutoCAD. Knowledge of Civil 3D and Revit an advantage
• Knowledge of flood analysis software (HEC-HMS/RAS or similar) an advantage
• Effective oral and written communication skills is a must
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering preferably major in water resource engineering
• Master’s Degree is an advantage

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

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