Hydrology Specialist

5 days ago


Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Bureau Veritas Full time ₱1,200,000 - ₱2,400,000 per year

Job Purpose

Deliver independent hydrology and hydraulics reviews and studies for utility-scale solar and site development projects. Produce drainage and flood assessments that meet Philippine regulatory standards and client requirements, integrating outcomes with geotechnical and structural evaluations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct watershed delineation and rainfall–runoff modeling (e.g., HEC-HMS); perform 1D/2D flood routing and overland flow analysis (HEC-RAS).
  • Assemble design storms using PAGASA RIDF data; develop design hyetographs and flood maps; document assumptions, losses, and return periods.
  • Review contractor reports for methodology, calibration/validation, freeboard, and sensitivity; ensure alignment with DPWH drainage and flood control standards.
  • Coordinate with Geotechnical and Structural teams on culverts, channels, scour protection, and platform drainage; issue redlines and acceptance criteria.
  • Prepare Design Review Reports (DRRs), calculation notes, GIS layers/figures, and closure logs; participate in scheduled site walkdowns.

Key Deliverables

  • Hydrology & Flood Study Report (including models, maps, data sources, and assumptions).
  • Drainage and flood mitigation memo with options and recommendations.
  • Red-lined drawings and a Design Review Report (DRR) with issue closure tracking.

Qualifications

Education & License:

  • PRC-licensed Civil Engineer (required)
  • MS in Water Resources or Hydraulics (preferred)

Experience:

  • 3–8 years in hydrology/hydraulics for infrastructure or energy projects
  • Demonstrated experience in GIS/CAD integration

Technical Tools:

  • Free:

HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D/2D), QGIS
- Paid (as needed):

ArcGIS, Civil 3D or equivalent, Global Mapper (optional)

Standards & Data Familiarity:

  • PAGASA RIDF data usage
  • DPWH drainage/flood control guidelines
  • Coordination with NSCP-driven structural interfaces

Soft Skills:

  • Strong technical writing
  • Reproducible modeling
  • Effective stakeholder coordination
  • Risk-based recommendations

Performance Metrics

  • Timely delivery of DRRs and model packages with zero avoidable rework
  • Low peer-review defect rate and high reproducibility of models/figures
  • Efficient closure of hydrology findings before Issued for Construction (IFC)
  • Positive client feedback on clarity and actionability of hydrology outputs


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