Senior Hydraulic Modelling Engineer
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Euro Group Engineering seeks a Senior Hydraulic Modelling Engineer to lead hydrological and hydraulic modelling for stormwater drainage and flood protection projects in Riyadh. The role requires expertise in InfoWorks ICM, HEC-RAS, and GIS.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and calibrate 2D and 1D/2D integrated hydraulic models using InfoWorks ICM and HEC RAS
- Model surface runoff, wadi flow behavior, culverts, tunnels, stormwater basins, and conveyance systems relevant to Riyadh’s terrain
- Assess flood risks, inundation extents, flow velocities, and identify critical hazard zones across Riyadh’s urban and suburban areas
- Conduct scenario analysis for extreme rainfall events typical to Riyadh’s climatic conditions
- Provide modelling outputs to support concept, preliminary, and detailed design stages for municipal and mega project infrastructure
- Recommend flood mitigation solutions including diversion channels, retention/detention basins, berms, and flow control structures
- Design stormwater networks including pipes, manholes, traps, conveyance lines, and collection basins
- Calculate hydraulic capacities, flow velocities, energy losses, and pressure conditions
- Use ICM and SWMM models to evaluate network performance under varying storm conditions
- Process rainfall, flow, elevation, LiDAR, DEM, and GIS datasets relevant to Riyadh’s topography
- Build accurate DTM/DEM surfaces and prepare terrain data for 2D flood modelling
- Prepare detailed technical reports covering modelling methodology, assumptions, results, and engineering recommendations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum 7 years of experience in flood modelling and stormwater drainage network design, preferably within Saudi Arabia or GCC
- Proven expertise in InfoWorks ICM (1D/2D), HEC RAS 2D, HEC HMS, ArcGIS / QGIS, AutoCAD / Civil 3D
- Experience developing flood models for urban areas, wadis (valleys), and arid region hydrology
- Strong background in scenario analysis, flood risk assessment, and hydraulic system performance evaluation
- Familiarity with Riyadh municipal standards, RCRC drainage guidelines, and Saudi flood protection regulations is an advantage
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Job Summary
- The Senior Hydraulic Modelling Engineer will lead advanced hydrological and hydraulic modelling works for major stormwater drainage, flood protection, and urban flood resilience projects within Riyadh.
- The role supports municipal drainage upgrades, wadi flood mitigation, and infrastructure development aligned with the standards of RCRC, MOMRAH, NWC, and other Riyadh based authorities.
- The engineer is responsible for developing accurate 2D and integrated 1D/2D models, conducting scenario based flood analysis, and providing data driven engineering recommendations to multidisciplinary design teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and calibrate 2D and 1D/2D integrated hydraulic models using InfoWorks ICM and HEC‑RAS.
- Model surface runoff, wadi flow behavior, culverts, tunnels, stormwater basins, and conveyance systems relevant to Riyadh’s terrain.
- Assess flood risks, inundation extents, flow velocities, and identify critical hazard zones across Riyadh’s urban and suburban areas.
- Conduct scenario analysis for extreme rainfall events typical to Riyadh’s climatic conditions.
- Provide modelling outputs to support concept, preliminary, and detailed design stages for municipal and mega‑project infrastructure.
- Recommend flood mitigation solutions including diversion channels, retention/detention basins, berms, and flow‑control structures.
- Support flood protection planning for wadis, new urban developments, and existing municipal areas within Riyadh.
- Conduct flood risk assessments aligned with Saudi authority requirements and international best practices.
- Design stormwater networks including pipes, manholes, traps, conveyance lines, and collection basins.
- Calculate hydraulic capacities, flow velocities, energy losses, and pressure conditions.
- Use ICM and SWMM models to evaluate network performance under varying storm conditions.
- Coordinate with civil, infrastructure, and supervision teams to ensure integrated and compliant designs.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in flood modelling and stormwater drainage network design, preferably within Saudi Arabia or GCC.
- Proven expertise in InfoWorks ICM (1D/2D), HEC‑RAS 2D, HEC‑HMS, ArcGIS / QGIS, AutoCAD / Civil 3D.
- Experience developing flood models for urban areas, wadis (valleys), and arid‑region hydrology.
- Strong background in scenario analysis, flood risk assessment, and hydraulic system performance evaluation.
- Familiarity with Riyadh municipal standards, RCRC drainage guidelines, and Saudi flood protection regulations is an advantage.
Core Competencies
- Advanced hydraulic modelling and analytical skills.
- Strong understanding of hydrology, stormwater systems, and flood behavior in arid climates.
- Proficiency in GIS‑based spatial analysis and terrain processing.
- Excellent technical writing and communication abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
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